Monday, 31 August 2026 at 20:00
The encounter between Aston Villa and Arsenal is set to kick off at 20:00 on Monday, 31/08.
This Premier League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet Our recommended bet is Arsenal Win to Nil for the Aston Villa vs Arsenal matchup. Arsenal are expected to deliver a composed performance, combining attacking efficiency with a strong defensive display. A clean-sheet victory for the visitors looks like a solid possibility.
Arsenal Win To Nil: 8/5
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Arsenal Win To Nil
Why we predict Arsenal to win to nil
Key Betting Insights
Aston Villa
Arsenal
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Aston Villa has completed 1 fixtures in the Premier League, securing 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 0 points per game. In the Premier League, the team has scored 0 goals (0 per game) and conceded 4 (4 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Aston Villa has played 58 matches, scoring 92 goals (1.59 per match) and conceding 68 (1.17 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Aston Villa to win the match: 5/1
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Aston Villa
Date
Game
Result
23/08
L
12/08
L
24/05
W
20/05
W
15/05
W
Across 1 Premier League matches, Arsenal has posted 1 victories, 0 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 3 points per fixture. In those games they scored 3 (3 per match) and conceded 0 (0 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Arsenal has earned 46 wins from 65 matches across all competitions, scoring 127 goals (1.95 per match) and conceding 43 (0.66 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Arsenal to win the match: 1/2
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Arsenal
Date
Game
Result
21/08
W
16/08
W
30/05
D
24/05
W
18/05
W
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Aston Villa vs Arsenal fixture.
Key metrics England - Premier League England - Premier LeagueTeam Form
Aston Villa
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
L
W
W
W
1.8
Home
W
W
L
W
W
2.4
Away
L
L
W
W
D
1.4
Arsenal
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
W
D
W
W
2.6
Home
W
W
W
W
W
3
Away
D
W
W
D
L
1.6
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics 10 last 5 matches 10 last 5 matches
Both teams scored the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.
Goals Scored
Aston Villa
Arsenal
Performance Gap
Brighton
PSG
Manchester City
Freiburg
Liverpool
Key metrics 9 last 5 matches 2 last 5 matches
Aston Villa conceded +350% more goals than Arsenal in the last 5 matches.
Goals Conceded
Aston Villa
Arsenal
Performance Gap
Brighton
PSG
Manchester City
Freiburg
Liverpool
Key metrics 20 last 5 matches 20 last 5 matches
Both teams were awarded the same number of corners in the last 5 matches.
Corners
Aston Villa
Arsenal
Performance Gap
Brighton
PSG
Manchester City
Freiburg
Liverpool
Key metrics 12 last 5 matches 9 last 5 matches
Aston Villa received +33% more cards than Arsenal in the last 5 matches.
Cards
Aston Villa
Arsenal
Performance Gap
Brighton
PSG
Manchester City
Freiburg
Liverpool
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