Aston Villa vs Arsenal: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 31/08

Main prediction: Arsenal to win

Alternative tip: Arsenal to win and both teams to score

Other market: over 10.5 corners

Aston Villa and Arsenal meet again. The clash, valid for the Premier League 2026/27, takes place this 31/08 (Monday), at Villa Park, at 20:00.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Aston Villa have won 3 time(s). Arsenal have won 4. Arsenal are the favourites with a 14% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for Aston Villa vs Arsenal.

Prediction for Aston Villa vs Arsenal

Overview Aston Villa vs Arsenal

Arsenal are the favourites in the clash, with odds of 4.2 and a 14% chance of winning. Arsenal Football Club PLC's performance this season justifies this status. The odds for a Aston Villa F.C. win are 7.407 and a draw is 4.67.

In the English Premier League, Aston Villa have 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 0 goal(s) scored and 4 conceded. The top scorer is Matty Cash, with 0 goal(s). On the other side, Arsenal have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 0 conceded. Bukayo Saka is the top scorer with 1 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Aston Villa and Arsenal

In 34 clashes, Arsenal have the advantage over Aston Villa: 20 win(s) against 9 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 30/12/2025, in the Premier League, the match score was: Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Aston Villa vs Arsenal, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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Aston Villa: current form

Aston Villa have played only 1 match(es) in the Premier League.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).

In the Prem the situation is this:

0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Matty Cash (0 goal(s))

Arsenal: current form

Meanwhile, Arsenal have played only 1 match(es) in the Premier League.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 4 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

4 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Bukayo Saka (1 goal(s))

Aston Villa vs Arsenal key players

Aston Villa have not yet scored in the Premier League.

But in the season, Ollie Watkins already has 16 goal(s) on their record.

On the other side, Bukayo Saka is the name that frightens the most for The Gunners with 1 goal(s) in the Premier League.

In terms of playmaking, Ben White leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Viktor Gyökeres has accumulated 14 goal(s).

Aston Villa vs Arsenal statistics in the Premier League

Few matches into the league yet. Aston Villa have an average of 7 corners and 4 cards per match. Arsenal have 10 corners and 1 cards. Check the statistics for Aston Villa vs Arsenal in the table below.

Aston Villa

Home

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Arsenal

Away

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OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 0
  PPG
  3
• 0%
  Wins
  100%
• 0%
  First to Score
  100%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 0
  Scored/game
  3
• 4
  Conceded/game
  0
• -0.45
  xG
  1.15
• 1.27
  xGA
  -0.44

Trends

• 0%
  Both Score
  0%
• 0%
  Clean Sheet
  100%
• 100%
  Failed to Score
  0%

More tips for Aston Villa vs Arsenal

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Correct score prediction for Aston Villa vs Arsenal

Arsenal arrive with a better campaign and good attacking power. The visitors' favoritism in the odds is backed by the numbers. Exact score: Aston Villa 1-2 Arsenal. Score prognosis involves high uncertainty. Bet calmly.

Where to watch Aston Villa vs Arsenal

Check out where to watch the live match between Arsenal and Aston Villa:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Aston Villa and Arsenal

The line-ups for Aston Villa vs Arsenal in the Prem are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Aston Villa F.C. line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Arsenal Football Club PLC line-up

The Arsenal starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Aston Villa vs Arsenal

Match: Aston Villa vs Arsenal

Tournament: Prem 2026/27

Date: 31/08/2026

Time: 20:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Villa Park

Broadcast: none scheduled

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