The Matchday 22 Premier League clash between Arsenal and Aston Villa will take place on January 18 at the Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal vs. Aston Villa: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Chris Kavanagh (England)
Matches – 13 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 68;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.2;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 23%.
Predicted lineups for Arsenal vs. Aston Villa
Arsenal (4-3-3): David Raya – William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Thomas Partey, Jurriën Timber – Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Myles Lewis-Skelly – Kai Havertz, Raheem Sterling, Leandro Trossard.
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martinez – Lucas Digne, Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings – Youri Tielemans, Boubacar Kamara – Ross Barkley, John McGinn, Leon Bailey – Ollie Watkins.
Each team's starting lineup from their last match in this tournament is indicated.
Arsenal
The Gunners secured a comeback victory against Tottenham (2-1) in the last round. Thanks to Liverpool's slip-up, they reduced the gap to the leader to four points, although the Merseyside club still has a game in hand. The Londoners have remained unbeaten in the Premier League for 11 matches, securing seven wins and four draws. Notably, Mikel Arteta's side boasts the best defense in the league, having conceded only 19 goals.
Forwards Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka, midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, and defenders Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ben White will miss out due to injuries.
- The number "1" has appeared in the final scoreline of Arsenal's last five Premier League matches.
- No more than three goals have been scored in six of Arsenal's last eight Premier League games.
- The Gunners have not been defeated in the first half of their last 19 home league matches (12 wins and 7 draws).
Aston Villa
The Birmingham side played two matches against Premier League underdogs in January and secured two victories with a minimal score difference. First, they defeated Leicester at home (2-1), and then they overcame Everton away (1-0). This allowed them to move closer to the top four, trailing by just three points.
Due to injuries, defenders Diego Carlos and Pau Torres, as well as midfielders Ross Barkley and John McGinn, are sidelined.
- At least three goals have been scored in eight of Aston Villa's last ten Premier League matches.
- The number "1" has appeared in the final scoreline of six of Aston Villa's last eight Premier League matches.
- The club has not scored a single goal in the first half of their last five away Premier League matches.
Arsenal vs. Aston Villa: Match Prediction
Interestingly, these opponents have not drawn in their last 18 Premier League meetings. During this period, Arsenal has won 12 times, while Aston Villa has won six. Sooner or later, this uncompromising streak will end, so I won't risk betting on a clear home win. However, I'm confident that the Gunners won't lose, as they have remained unbeaten at home for 14 consecutive league matches (10 wins and 4 draws). Aston Villa, on the other hand, has lost five of their last six away Premier League games, with their only victory coming against Everton.
This match is expected to be entertaining and high-scoring. At least three goals have been scored in nine of Aston Villa's last 11 away Premier League games, as well as in five of Arsenal's last eight home league matches. Additionally, three or more goals have been scored in 11 of the last 12 head-to-head encounters between these clubs at Arsenal's home ground in the Premier League. Therefore, I prefer the combined prediction of "1X and Total Over 2.5".
