Premier League 2025-2026: Aston Villa vs Arsenal Prediction

Aston Villa

Home Team
15%
VS

Arsenal

Away Team
70%
Draw: 15%
Over 2.5: 49%
Under 2.5: 51%
Goal: 53%
No Goal: 47%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Arsenal 14 10 3 1 27 7 20 33
2 Man City 14 9 1 4 32 16 16 28
3 Aston Villa 14 8 3 3 20 14 6 27
4 Chelsea 14 7 3 4 25 15 10 24
5 Crystal Palace 14 6 5 3 18 11 7 23
6 Sunderland 14 6 5 3 18 14 4 23
7 Brighton 14 6 4 4 24 20 4 22
8 Man United 14 6 4 4 22 21 1 22
9 Liverpool 14 7 1 6 21 21 0 22
10 Everton 14 6 3 5 15 17 -2 21
11 Tottenham 14 5 4 5 23 18 5 19
12 Newcastle 14 5 4 5 19 18 1 19
13 Brentford 14 6 1 7 21 22 -1 19
14 Bournemouth 14 5 4 5 21 24 -3 19
15 Fulham 14 5 2 7 19 22 -3 17
16 Nott'm Forest 14 4 3 7 14 22 -8 15
17 Leeds 14 4 2 8 16 26 -10 14
18 West Ham 14 3 3 8 16 28 -12 12
19 Burnley 14 3 1 10 15 28 -13 10
20 Wolves 14 0 2 12 7 29 -22 2

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Aston Villa

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.40
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.10
# Clean Sheets: 2

Arsenal

Average Expected Goals (xG): 2.05
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.78
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal is predicted to lean heavily in favor of the visiting team, Arsenal, with a 70% probability of victory. Aston Villa's chances of clinching a win stand at 15%, matching the likelihood of a draw. Arsenal, currently topping the Premier League standings, will face third-placed Aston Villa. The match is expected to feature fewer than 2.5 goals, with goals anticipated in the game.

Match Analysis

Aston Villa enters this match with a strong recent form, securing victories in their last three outings. They have shown resilience, notably in their 4-3 triumph against Brighton and a solid defensive display in their 1-0 win over Wolves. Villa has averaged 2.2 goals per game in their recent performances, while maintaining a disciplined defense, conceding only 0.4 goals on average. Arsenal, on the other hand, have maintained their dominance at the top of the league with consistent performances. They recently defeated Brentford 2-0 and managed a respectable 1-1 draw against Chelsea. The Gunners have a solid track record, scoring an average of 1.6 goals per game recently. Their expected goals metrics suggest a strong offensive capability, with an average of 2.046 expected goals scored per game, underscoring their potential to create scoring opportunities.

Final Prediction

Arsenal's position at the summit of the Premier League table, combined with their robust defensive and offensive metrics, gives them a significant edge over Aston Villa. The Gunners' ability to generate chances and maintain a tight defense will be crucial in this encounter. A key factor to watch will be Arsenal's capacity to convert their expected goals into actual goals, a potential game-changer in securing an away victory.