Aston Villa v Arsenal Prediction, Tips & Odds – Premier League

We have an Aston Villa v Arsenal prediction for you plus tips as we breakdown of the odds, team news and matchups ahead of Saturday's evening kickoff.

Aston Villa had a brilliant season last year finishing 4th and in the Champions League places, while that will be hard to replicate this time around they opened up their account last year with a battling 1-2 win over potential banana skin West Ham

Arsenal were bridesmaids again in the Premier League last year but are tipped to challenge again this time around and their opening day 2-0 win over Wolves certainly showed positive signs for the season ahead.

How To Watch Aston Villa v Arsenal

When is Aston Villa v Arsenal?

This game will take place on Saturday, August 23rd at 5.30 pm in the Premier League.

TV Channel

Aston Villa v Arsenal will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.

Where is Aston Villa v Arsenal Being Played?

Aston Villa are the home team in this one meaning this game will be played in Villa Park, Birmingham, England.

Aston Villa v Arsenal Odds

Aston Villa despite having home advantage are 16/5 underdogs to win this game per the latest football odds at BoyleSports. Arsenal are 3/4 favourites to continue their 100% record while the draw is priced up at 14/5.

Handicap Betting

Aston Villa: +1 @ EVS

Arsenal: -1 @ 2/1

Handicap Draw: +1 @ 13/5

Aston Villa v Arsenal Preview

Aston Villa’s Form

Aston Villa were last season's surprise package under Unai Emery finishing 4th in the Premier League following a 68-point total while also reaching the Semi-Finals of the Europa Conference League. While it will be difficult to replicate that form in 24/25 they have bolstered the squad considerably with the signings of Maatsen, Onana and more so they won’t be an easy side to pick off again this time around.

London Stadium was their destination on the opening weekend and the task of dethroning a West Ham side who are also well fancied following a strong summer in the recruitment department. However, despite claiming a 1-2 win they didn’t have it all their way with 48% of possession and 2.03 XG from 14 shots compared to West Ham’s 14 shots and 2.46 XG so it could be argued that they were fortunate to come away with the 3 points.

After a less-than-convincing display against West Ham, they are back at home for this one but will need to step up their performance if they are to earn even a point against Arsenal.

Aston Villa’s Last Five Results

West Ham 1-2 Aston Villa | August 17th | Win

Dortmund 2-0 Aston Villa | August 10th| Loss

Aston Villa 3-2 Athletic Club | August 7th | Win

Club America 1-0 Aston Villa | August 3rd | Loss

RB Leipzig 2-0 Aston Villa | August 1st | Loss

2 Wins and 3 Losses

Arsenal’s Form 

Despite another “positive” season last year where they challenged even further for the league, Arsenal still ended the season trophyless (unless one counts the Community Shield). However, with Calafiori coming in to bolster the defence and a potential points deduction for Man City incoming, could this finally be the year for the Gunners?

In the opening game of their season, they earned themselves a 2-0 victory against a potential banana skin in Wolves. They had 53% possession and a total of 18 shots for an XG of 1.24 compared to their opponent's 9 shots and XG of 0.47 clinical finishing from Havertz and Saka gave them the win.

Arsenal didn’t earn a single point against Aston Villa last season so even a single point would put them statistically better off. However, a win is required to continue to set the statement ahead of another anticipated league challenge.

Arsenal’s Last Five Results

Arsenal 2-0 Wolves | August 17th | Win

Arsenal 2-0 Lyon | August 11th | Win

Arsenal 4-1 Leverkusen | August 7th | Win

Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal | August 1st | Loss

Arsenal 2-1 Man United (3-4 on Penalties) | July 28th | Win

4 Wins and 1 Loss

Aston Villa v Arsenal Predicted Lineups

Aston Villa’s Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

GK: Martinez

RB: Cash, CB: Konsa, CB: Torres, LB: Digne

CM: Onana, CM: Tielemans

RW: Bailey, AM: Rogers, LW: McGinn

CF: Watkins

Arsenal Predicted Starting XI(4-3-3)

GK: Raya.

RB: White, CB: Saliba, CB: Gabriel, LB: Zinchenko

RM: Ødegaard, CM: Partey, LM: Rice

RW: Saka, CF: Havertz, LW: Martinelli

Aston Villa v Arsenal Head-To-Head Results & Stats

All-Time Head-To-Head Record

Aston Villa wins: 71

Arsenal wins: 87

Draws: 45

Head-To-Head Results Last Five Matches

Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa | Premier League | April 14th, 2024

Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal | Premier League| December 9th, 2023

Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal | Premier League| February 18th, 2023

Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa | Premier League | August 31st, 2022

Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal | FA Cup | March 19th, 2022Bel

Key Players To Watch

Amadou Onana – Aston Villa

Aston Villa’s newest record signing following his £50 million move from Everton last month plenty was expected of the 23-year-old Belgian International. Onana is a physical force in the middle of the park as evidenced by his 2.29 Aerials Won and 3.28 Tackles per 90 putting him in the 95th and 94th percentile for all midfielders.

He showed his defensive qualities last weekend against Everton as well as getting on the scoresheet but will need to be critical to Villa’s challenge to maintain their recent run against Arsenal

Kai Havertz – Arsenal

Arguably Arsenal’s most underrated player, despite being the club's third-highest transfer fee when he signed from Chelsea in June 2023. Last season he scored 14 goals and provided 7 assists in 51 games, but he offers far more than just output. Havertz also offers great endeavour and defence from the front, which is critical to Arsenal’s style of play.

Despite his qualities more will be demanded of him this season and he started the season in perfect fashion scoring and assisting in a 2-0 win over Wolves. He will look to continue that flying form on Saturday.

Aston Villa v Arsenal Prediction & Best Bet

Prediction: Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal

Aston Villa led by Arsenal’s former manager Unai Emery guided them to a league double last weekend and they can’t be discounted from getting a result again even with their poor display on the opening weekend.

The Arsenal hype train is very well underway in the media despite only one permanent signing to date. Whether they need more signings to truly challenge City this season remains to be seen but they can take a big early season step if they can beat Villa here.

Not expecting there to be lots of goals, but I do think Arsenal are due a win in this fixture.

Best Bet: Arsenal Win + Under 2.5 Goals @ 15/4

*Prices are subject to fluctuation.

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