Arsenal vs Aston Villa Preview
Arsenal vs Aston Villa will take place at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League as the league leaders will host the fifth-placed side on April 14.
The hosts will enter this match on the back of a great run of form. They are unbeaten in their last eight games across the competition, registering six wins and two draws in that span. They have scored an impressive 20 goals in that time and conceded just four as they look to end the season well. Having defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 in the league, the Gunners secured a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the UCL. They were looking for another win against Villa.
The visitors, on the other hand, will enter this game on the back of a mixed run of form. With three wins, three draws and two defeats in their last eight games across competitions, Unai Emery’s side were eager for consistent results. They were humbled 4-1 by Manchester City before their exciting and end-to-end 3-3 draw against Brentford in their last game. Currently just off fourth place on goal difference, the Villans were looking to do their best to make it to Europe next season.
With that said, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Team News
Arsenal
Manager Mikel Arteta will have a fully fit squad for the first time since the opening day of the season. Defender Jurrien Timber was the last player to recover from an ACL injury picked up on opening day, while Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli marked their return from knocks.
Gabriel Jesus and Thomas Partey, too, played some valuable minutes in the last few games as they look to regain match fitness.
Aston Villa
Emery, on the other hand, will have to deal with injuries to some of his key players ahead of this clash. Long-term absentees Tyrone Mings and Emiliano Buendia will miss out as they continue their road to recovery from ACL injuries.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups
Arsenal
Arteta is known to stick with the same lineups for weeks on end and will likely do the same for the next game.
Predicted XI: David Raya (GK); Benjamin White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jakub Kiwior; Jorginho, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard (C); Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli.
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Aston Villa
Emery, too, will retain the combination he deployed in the last match against the Bees.
Predicted XI: Emiliano Martinez (GK); Ezri Konsa, Diego Carlos, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne; Leon Bailey, Youri Tielemans, Douglas Luiz, Morgan Rogers; John McGinn (C); Ollie Watkins.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head Record
These two sides have faced each other regularly since the advent of the modern-day Premier League. Both teams have secured some famous wins over the other, but Arsenal have been better off in recent times. They lead the head-to-head over the last five meetings, winning four times to Aston Villa’s solitary win.
Last 5 Games
- Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal (12/23)
- Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal (02/23)
- Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa (09/22)
- Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal (03/22)
- Arsenal 3-1 Aston Villa (10/21)
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Prediction
Considering the contrasting form these two sides have been in of late, Arsenal seems better placed to secure a win. Playing at home will also help their cause as they have lost just one game at the Emirates Stadium all season long.
Villa, on the other hand, last won away in the Premier League against Luton Town as they registered a 3-2 win at Kenilworth Road in early March. Since then, they have been shaky away from their own patch and could find it hard to get a result.
Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Aston Villa.
Betting Tips & Odds
Both teams have scored in three of the last five meetings between the two sides. Although Arsenal have kept clean sheets in four of their last five games, the end-to-end nature of big games could see them concede a goal to Villa’s potent attack.
However, considering their unbeaten run and their scoring form, one can expect the Gunners to have too much firepower for Villa to handle.
Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score – Yes: 1.88
- Total Goals – Over 3.5: 2.26
- Both Teams to Score in First Half – Yes: 4.30
Match Odds
- Arsenal Win: 1.31
- Draw: 6.00
- Aston Villa Win: 9.40
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Timings & Telecast
- Date & Time: Sunday, April 14th at 4:30 PM (GMT).
- India: Star Sports Network, Hotstar app & website.
- UK: Sky Sports.
- US: Peacock Premium.
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