Aston Villa vs Arsenal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2026
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Predictions
The price of -132 looks attractive when it comes to backing Over 2.5 Goals. We are expecting a payout when Aston Villa go up against Arsenal and the Total Goals market provides a golden opportunity.
Read on for our full Aston Villa vs Arsenal betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Preview
Aston Villa host Arsenal at Villa Park, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Monday 31 August.
Aston Villa made a poor start to their Premier League campaign, suffering a 4-0 away defeat to Brighton at American Express Stadium. Unai Emery's side had just 27% possession and failed to register a shot on target.
Arsenal opened their Premier League season with a dominant 3-0 home victory over Coventry City at Emirates Stadium. The North London side enjoyed 64% possession and registered six shots on target, with Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Oedegaard finding the net.
H2H: 4-1 Victory for Arsenal in Pair’s Previous H2H
The scoreline was 4-1 for home side Arsenal when they last faced Villa, with the encounter taking place at Emirates Stadium. In the previous 10 H2H games, there have been six Arsenal wins, three Villa victories and a draw.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Arsenal |
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10:5 | 15 |
| 16 |  Aston Villa |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 6:11 | 5 |
Villa have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. The Villans have averaged 50.8% possession, 425.1 passes and 4.7 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.9 goals from 5.0 shots on goal, 14.2 attempts and 5.6 corners.
Top scorer Ollie Watkins has found the net 8 times, with John McGinn, Morgan Rogers and Ross Barkley getting 2 each. Lucas Digne, Ollie Watkins and John McGinn are top assists makers with 2, while goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has kept one clean sheet.
Arsenal have won 8 and lost 2, with an average of 1.6 goals from 14.9 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 54.9% possession, 465.7 passes, 5.4 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against them, while Mikel Arteta's team have conceded 0.5 goals from 9.2 attempts and 2.5 shots on goal.
Viktor Gyoekeres has scored 4, followed by Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka with 3 goals apiece. Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka have all made 2 assists in the last 10 games, while David Raya has 7 clean sheets.
Confirmed Lineups
Aston Villa confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Zion Suzuki (GK), Matty Cash, Victor Nilsson Lindeloef, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Boubacar Kamara, Ross Barkley, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, George Hemmings, Nicolas Jackson.
Arsenal confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): David Raya (GK), Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Declan Rice, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Bukayo Saka, Martin Oedegaard, Christos Tzolis, Kai Havertz.
Main Match Prediction
A generous price of -132 is on offer when it comes to Over 2.5 Goals to be notched and that looks like a great betting opportunity. Back at least three goals to be scored when it comes to this Premier League encounter.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the Premier League action.
The best betting sites make it a 56.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Arsenal
Arsenal are available to back at +650 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.
Player Prop Picks
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) has covered the 2.5 shots total in back-to-back Premier League games. We’ve decided to back him on the Overs for Player Shots, with this line looking attractive at odds of -120.
Kai Havertz (Arsenal) has managed three goals in his past nine Premier League matches. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +150 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
Arsenal have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in seven straight away games. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -139 that Arsenal come up short when it comes to the Team Corners line.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up different selections in the following same-game multi: at least three goals in total, Arsenal on the 1x2 merged with Arsenal to finish with under 5.5 corners.
It’s now possible to place a bet builder on each individual football game. It’s a great bet to have if you’re confident of certain outcomes, especially as the price for each selection is combined.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Arsenal are available at -200 to come away with a triumph in this Premier League clash, meaning a 67% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. The market implies that Aston Villa are the most unlikely to win at +550.
Siding with Arsenal -1 on the Asian Handicap at -125 is a solid option if you think they might beat Villa by two goals or more. A one-goal margin of victory would see you get money back with this wager.
If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -127.
If you head to the top football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to Premier League games. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.
Kai Havertz is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +320 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +110.
Stats: Last 10 Premier League matches only.
Villa have clocked up five wins, four defeats and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.50.
Arsenal have recorded six victories, three draws and one defeat in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 0.90.
Villa enjoyed a 2-1 winning scoreline when last meeting Arsenal at Villa Park. In the past 7 H2H meetings at Villa Park, Villa have won four and Arsenal have triumphed in the remainder.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa Home Stats |
5-1-4 | 3.20 | 1.70 | 1.50 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
| Arsenal Away Stats |
6-3-1 | 2.80 | 1.90 | 0.90 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Premier League: 30/12 2025 Arsenal 4 Aston Villa 1
- Premier League: 06/12 2025 Aston Villa 2 Arsenal 1
- Premier League: 18/01 2025 Arsenal 2 Aston Villa 2
- Premier League: 24/08 2024 Aston Villa 0 Arsenal 2
- Premier League: 14/04 2024 Arsenal 0 Aston Villa 2
- Premier League: 09/12 2023 Aston Villa 1 Arsenal 0
- Premier League: 18/02 2023 Aston Villa 2 Arsenal 4
- Premier League: 31/08 2022 Arsenal 2 Aston Villa 1
- Premier League: 19/03 2022 Aston Villa 0 Arsenal 1
- Premier League: 22/10 2021 Arsenal 3 Aston Villa 1
Aston Villa League Stats
Arsenal League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 54.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Lineups & Team News
Make sure you're up to date on the Villa vs Arsenal team news before betting. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Premier League lineups and the latest injury reports.
Aston Villa Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Arsenal Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Aston Villa Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Arsenal Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Aston Villa Substitutes
- 5Tyrone Mings
- 13Matteo Ruggeri
- 17Alejandro Garnacho
- 18Tammy Abraham
- 26Lamare Bogarde
- 29Aaron Wan-Bissaka
- 40Marco Bizot
- 47Alysson Edward
- 74Luka Lynch
Arsenal Substitutes
- 5Piero Hincapie
- 10Eberechi Eze
- 13Kepa Arrizabalaga
- 14Viktor Gyoekeres
- 15Ezri Konsa
- 20Noni Madueke
- 23Mikel Merino
- 36Martin Zubimendi
- 39Bruno Guimaraes
Previous Aston Villa Lineups
Previous Arsenal Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Aston Villa Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Unai Emery
Arsenal Player Stats & Squad
Premier League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16:5 | 18 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10:5 | 15 |
| 3 | Brighton | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18:5 | 13 |
| 4 | Brentford | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 12:6 | 10 |
| 5 | Everton | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15:13 | 10 |
| 7 | Leeds | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:6 | 9 |
| 9 | Liverpool | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7:7 | 9 |
| 10 | Ipswich | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9:12 | 9 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:13 | 8 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9:12 | 7 |
| 13 | Man United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9:9 | 6 |
| 14 | Coventry | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5:11 | 6 |
| 15 | Nott’m Forest | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5:8 | 5 |
| 16 | Aston Villa | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6:11 | 5 |
| 17 | Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:12 | 4 |
| 18 | Bournemouth | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7:13 | 3 |
| 19 | Tottenham | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:9 | 3 |
| 20 | Fulham | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6:10 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Man City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:4 | 9 |
| 3 | Brighton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:1 | 7 |
| 4 | Brentford | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11:6 | 7 |
| 6 | Everton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 7 | Ipswich | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 8 | Leeds | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 5 |
| 9 | Hull | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 |
| 10 | Newcastle | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 11 | Man United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 4 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 3 |
| 13 | Coventry | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 16 | Liverpool | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:5 | 2 |
| 17 | Fulham | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 1 |
| 18 | Aston Villa | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 19 | Nott’m Forest | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0:2 | 1 |
| 20 | Tottenham | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | 1 |
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