Arsenal vs. Aston Villa: Both Sides Vying for Top Spot (Dec 30)
Arsenal host Aston Villa in the Premier League, looking to remain on top in the division, whilst Aston Villa could go level on points with a win at the Emirates.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
| Arsenal | 3/7 |
| Aston Villa | 15/2 |
| Draw | 7/2 |
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Three Wins in Last Five for Aston Villa vs. Arsenal
| Total | Arsenal | Aston Villa | Draw | |
| Games | 27 | 17 | 8 | 2 |
| Goals | 83 | 53 | 30 |
Historically, Arsenal have had the better results in this fixture, but over recent years Aston Villa have taken over. The Midlands team have won three out of their last five games against the Gunners.
Arsenal’s last win over Aston Villa came in 2024 when Leandro Trossard and Thomas Partey netted for a two-nil win.
In the pair’s last match, Aston Villa scored a last-minute winner to defeat the Gunners 2-1 and give Arsenal one of their two defeats in the Premier League this season.
Key Stats
- Arsenal have won their last six home Premier League games.
- Aston Villa haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last six matches but have won every game.
- Arsenal have kept the most clean sheets in the league this season so far with nine.
- Aston Villa rank second in the Premier League on away form this season.
Arsenal Team News
Arsenal did pick up a new injury in their last game but were buoyed by the return of Gabriel.
Mikel Arteta’s team will be without six players for this game.
Jurrien Timber, Ricardo Caliafiori, Ben White, Critshian Mosquera, Max Dowman and Kai Havertz all miss out through injury.
Possible Lineup
David Raya (GK), Myles Lewis-Skelly, Gabriel, William Saliba, Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, Martin Odegaard, Leandro Trossard, Viktor Gyokeres, Bukayo Saka
Aston Villa Team News
Unai Emery’s team have gained no new injuries as they look to carry on winning and mount a serious title charge.
Evann Guessand is on international duty, whilst Harvey Elliott, Pau Torres, Tyrone Mings and Ross Barkley are all out injured
Possible Lineup
Emiliano Martinez (GK), Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Victor Lindelof, Ian Maatsen, John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia, Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins
Arsenal vs. Aston Villa Picks
A really tough game to pick. Both teams look like they belong exactly where they are. Aston Villa got the win last time out and no doubt Arsenal will be after revenge.
Arsenal has the home form, but Aston Villa has the away form. The Gunners are on top spot, but Villa are chasing. Literally three points between the two. I’m taking the score draw between these two teams.
Other markets include Bukayo Saka to score or assist, Ollie Watkins to score and Morgan Rogers to have two or more shots on target.
