Football · England Premier League · 31/08, 21:00

Prediction: Aston Villa vs Arsenal

Team pages: Aston Villa · Arsenal

Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.13Total
Aston Villa1.01
Arsenal2.12
1X2
16% 23% 62%
Aston Villa Draw Arsenal
Markets
Under 3.5 goals 62% Both teams to score 55%
Most likely score
1-1 10%
Recent form · 10 last
Aston Villa 4-2-4 (W-D-L)
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Arsenal 8-0-2 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Aston Villa 3–1–2 Arsenal (6 last)
  • Arsenal4-1Aston Villa
  • Aston Villa2-1Arsenal
  • Arsenal2-2Aston Villa
  • Aston Villa0-2Arsenal
  • Arsenal0-2Aston Villa
  • Aston Villa1-0Arsenal
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Aston Villa 1515 · Arsenal 1576
Aston VillaDrawArsenal
Our model16%22%62%
Market16%23%61%
Estimated total (ours) 3.13 goals · Bet365 line 2.75 · +0.4

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 67%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Arsenal (rating 1515 vs 1576).
  • H2H favours Aston Villa: 3-1-2.
  • Cards-heavy: 6.9 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Aston VillaArsenal
Goals for / against (FT)1.7 / 1.91.6 / 0.5
Goals for / against (HT)0.6 / 1.11.1 / 0.2
Half-time result (W/D/L)30/30/40%60/40/0%
Corners (HT / FT)2.1 / 4.72.7 / 5.4
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)3.7 / 0.13.2 / 0

Head-to-head (H2H) · Aston Villa 312 Arsenal

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DateHomeScoreAway
30/12/25
England Premier League
Arsenal4-1
HT 0-0
Aston Villa
06/12/25
England Premier League
Aston Villa2-1
HT 1-0
Arsenal
18/01/25
England Premier League
Arsenal2-2
HT 1-0
Aston Villa
24/08/24
England Premier League
Aston Villa0-2
HT 0-0
Arsenal
14/04/24
England Premier League
Arsenal0-2
HT 0-0
Aston Villa
09/12/23
England Premier League
Aston Villa1-0
HT 1-0
Arsenal

Standings · England Premier League

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Brighton 1100 403
2 Arsenal 1100 303
2 Brentford 1100 303
4 Everton 1100 203
4 Hull 1100 203
6 Chelsea 1100 323
7 Ipswich 1100 213
7 Man City 1100 213
9 Leeds 1100 103
10 Liverpool 1010 221
10 Newcastle 1010 221
12 Fulham 1001 230
13 Bournemouth 1001 120
13 Sunderland 1001 120
15 Nottm Forest 1001 010
16 Crystal Palace 1001 020
16 Man Utd 1001 020
18 Coventry 1001 030
18 Tottenham 1001 030
20 Aston Villa 1001 040

Common opponents 5 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentAston VillaArsenal
Brighton 0-4 L 1-0 W
Man City 2-1 W 1-2 L
Burnley 2-2 D 1-0 W
Fulham 0-1 L 3-0 W
West Ham 2-0 W 1-0 W
Record vs common 2 W 1 D 2 L 4 W 0 D 1 L

Better against common opponents: Arsenal (3 of 5 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Aston Villa

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
23/08 Brighton
England Premier League
0-4 0-4 26 L
24/05 Man City
England Premier League
0-1 2-1 41 W
15/05 Liverpool
England Premier League
1-0 4-2 44 W
10/05 Burnley
England Premier League
1-1 2-2 82 D
03/05 Tottenham
England Premier League
0-2 1-2 57 L
25/04 Fulham
England Premier League
0-1 0-1 54 L
19/04 Sunderland
England Premier League
2-1 4-3 44 W
12/04 Nottm Forest
England Premier League
1-1 1-1 34 D
22/03 West Ham
England Premier League
1-0 2-0 61 W
15/03 Man Utd
England Premier League
0-0 1-3 65 L

Arsenal

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
21/08 Coventry
England Premier League
2-0 3-0 82 W
24/05 Crystal Palace
England Premier League
1-0 2-1 41 W
18/05 Burnley
England Premier League
1-0 1-0 34 W
10/05 West Ham
England Premier League
0-0 1-0 37 W
02/05 Fulham
England Premier League
3-0 3-0 31 W
25/04 Newcastle
England Premier League
1-0 1-0 74 W
19/04 Man City
England Premier League
1-1 1-2 54 L
11/04 Bournemouth
England Premier League
1-1 1-2 104 L
14/03 Everton
England Premier League
0-0 2-0 80 W
04/03 Brighton
England Premier League
1-0 1-0 35 W

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Aston Villa vs Arsenal?

According to our model, the most likely result is an Arsenal win (62%). Probabilities: Aston Villa 16%, draw 23%, Arsenal 62%.

How many goals are expected in Aston Villa vs Arsenal?

The model expects 3.13 goals (Aston Villa 1.01 · Arsenal 2.12), with a 54% chance of over 2.75 goals.

Will both teams score in Aston Villa vs Arsenal?

The model gives a 55% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.