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
1st Half Arsenal Win
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.
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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
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2
Matty Cash
Defender
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3
Victor Lindelöf
Defender
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6
Ross Barkley
Midfielder
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7
John McGinn
Midfielder
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8
Boubacar Kamara
Midfielder
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10
Emi Buendía
Forward
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14
Pau Torres
Defender
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22
Ian Maatsen
Defender
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35
João Gomes
Midfielder
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40
Marco Bizot
Goalkeeper
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53
George Hemmings
Midfielder
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Arsenal Football Club PLC line-up
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1
David Raya
Goalkeeper
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3
Cristhian Mosquera
Defender
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4
Ben White
Defender
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6
Gabriel Magalhães
Defender
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7
Bukayo Saka
Forward
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8
Martin Ødegaard
Midfielder
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17
Christos Tzolis
Forward
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29
Kai Havertz
Forward
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33
Riccardo Calafiori
Defender
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41
Declan Rice
Midfielder
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49
Myles Anthony Lewis-Skelly
Defender
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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