Arsenal vs Aston Villa Prediction, Betting Tips and Match Preview
Arsenal vs Aston Villa predictiontoday for Saturday’s Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium. The Villans and the Gunners shall be playing each other for the 2nd time on Saturday for the 2024/25 Premier League season. Read on for all our Arsenal vs Aston Villa prediction and free betting tips. Watch & Bet Here =>
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Match Date, Time And Kick-Off
The Arsenal vs. Aston Villa match date and kick-off time are set. The Arsenal vs. fixture is on Saturday, 16 January 2025, and the game kick-off time is 17:30 (CET) at Emirates Stadium.
Game Date: Saturday, 24 August 2024 Kick-off Time: 17:30 (CET) Stadium: Emirates Stadium, England
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Prediction & Betting Odds (1X2)
Arsenal vs Aston Villa betting odds today – who will win according to the betting odds?
Given their performances this season, it’s not hard to see why the Gunners are the price they are. Arsenal should have much higher odds as they are delivering quality results. Higher in the table than Villa, Mikel Arteta will want to win over this Saturday with a win at1.49 with Unibet.
As for Aston Villa, they were great last season with fourth spot in top-flight. Villa is a young and resilient side that has a lot of fights in them and could win at6.75 with Unibet.
Speaking of quality, this will be an opportunity for Kai Havertz to continue his goalscoring run which is why he has been handed odds of 5.60 with Unibetto score the first goal.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Form
Arsenal will face Aston Villa on Saturday in an effort to turn the Premier League title battle back in their favor. The Gunners defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the crucial North London derby, while Villa defeated David Moyes 1-0 on his Everton homecoming. Both teams were winners from the midweek round of games.
Arsenal Form
Even though few Gooners will need to be reminded of the match that ultimately cost them the title in 2023–24, Arteta’s team has taken an unprecedented 24 points out of a possible 30 at their Emirates headquarters, where they are still undefeated in the Premier League this season.
Arsenal Form: WDLLW
Date
Match
Results
Score
Competition
01 Jan 2025
Brentford vs Arsernal
W
1 – 3
Premier League
04 Jan 2025
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
D
1 – 1
Premier League
08 Jan 2025
Arsenal vs Newcastle United
L
0 – 2
League Cup
12 Jan 2025
Arsenal vs Manchester United
L
1 – 1 P
FA Cup
15 Jan 2025
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur
W
2 – 1
Premier League
Aston Villa Form
After starting 2025 with consecutive 2-1 victories over West Ham United and Leicester City in the FA Cup and league, respectively, Villa also won by a one-goal margin at Goodison Park on Wednesday, condemning Moyes to a losing start to his second stint as Everton manager.
Aston Villa Form: WDWWW
Date
Match
Results
Score
Competition
26/12/24
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
W
3 – 0
Premier League
31/12/24
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
D
2 – 2
Premier League
04/01/25
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
W
2 – 1
Premier League
11/01/25
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
W
2 – 1
Cup
16/01/25
Everton vs Aston Villa
W
0 – 1
Premier League
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Team Formations, Predicted Starting Lineups & Possible Lineups today (XI)
Despite working hard and starting on the right against Spurs, Raheem Sterling was predictably rusty. Probably starting on the right this weekend will be Gabriel Martinelli.
While Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, and Thomas Partey put in incredible shifts, it’s possible that one or both of Jorginho and Mikel Merino will start. On the left back position, young Myles Lewis-Skelly was outstanding and will undoubtedly become their regular starter.
Unavailable Players
Riccardo Calafiori (Muscle): Riccardo Calafiori was a surprise absence from the teamdue to a new muscle injury.
Ben White (Knee): Underwent surgery and is out for several months.
Takehiro Tomiyasu (Knee): He is now a doubt for the start of the new season.
Ethan Nwaneri (Hamstring): In the final stages of rehabilitation but not yet ready for competitive action.
Bukayo Saka (Knee): Underwent surgery and is out for several weeks.
Gabriel Jesus (Knee): Gabriel Jesus was taken off on a stretcher due to a new knee injury.
Arsenal Probable Starting Lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: David Raya
Defenders: Lewis-Skelly, William Saliba, Gabriel, Jurrien Timber
Midfielders: Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice
Forwards: Trossard, Kai Havertz, Martinelli
Aston Villa Team formation
Ollie Watkins, who scored the game-winning goal at Everton, is returning to his peak and is more focused.
Villa is clearly missing John McGinn, but they have a strong offense and midfield, and their new recruit, Donyell Malen, is eager to get started.
Unavailable Players
Pau Torres (Foot): After suffering a foot injury in the early minutes of a 2-2 draw with Brighton.
Diego Carlos (Head): Postecoglou, however, has will return following the required two-week protocol.
John McGinn (Hamstring): John McGinn, another crucial player in the middle of the pitch, is sidelined due to a thigh injury.
Ross Barkley (Calf): Ross Barkely is out due to a calf injury.
Aston Villa Probable Starting Lineup (4-4-2):
Goalkeeper: Emilo Martinez
Defenders: Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne
Midfielders: Kamara, Onana, Rogers, Tielemans
Forwards: Bailey, Ollie Watkins
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Starting Lineups
Here are the predicted Arsenal vs Aston Villa starting lineups today.
Arsenal predicted starting 11 lineup vs Aston Villa today
Aston Villa predicted starting 11 lineup vs Arsenal today
Aston Villa starting lineup (XI): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Onana; Rogers, Tielemans, Bailey; Watkins
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Head To Head (H2H)
Games won:
88
Games drawn:
45
Games lost:
71
Tonight’s match is the 205th meeting between Aston Villa and Arsenal. The Gunners have won 88 games, while Aston Villa have managed 71 wins for themselves, and the other 45 ended in draws.
Here are the last 5 games played between these two Premier League sides: