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Monday, 31 August 2026 at 20:00

Aston Villa

Team Performance 2 out of 10
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Arsenal

Team Performance 5 out of 10

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Prediction & Stats | Premier League | 31/08

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.

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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.

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Aston Villa Preview

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

Goals Scored: 92
Goals Conceded: 68
Average Goals Scored: 1.59
Average Goals Conceded: 1.17
Wins: 33
Goal Difference: 24
Date Game Result
23/08
Brighton
4 - 0
Aston Villa
L
12/08
PSG
2 - 1
Aston Villa
L
24/05
Manchester City
1 - 2
Aston Villa
W
20/05
Freiburg
0 - 3
Aston Villa
W
15/05
Aston Villa
4 - 2
Liverpool
W

Aston Villa to win the match: 5/1

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Arsenal Preview

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

Goals Scored: 127
Goals Conceded: 43
Average Goals Scored: 1.95
Average Goals Conceded: 0.66
Wins: 46
Goal Difference: 84
Date Game Result
21/08
Arsenal
3 - 0
Coventry City
W
16/08
Arsenal
3 - 0
Manchester City
W
30/05
PSG
1 - 1
Arsenal
D
24/05
Crystal Palace
1 - 2
Arsenal
W
18/05
Arsenal
1 - 0
Burnley
W

Arsenal to win the match: 1/2

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Statistical Insights for Aston Villa vs Arsenal

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

Team Form

Aston Villa

England - Premier League

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

England - Premier League

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
Home Win
5/1
16.67%
Draw
16/5
23.53%
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Key Metrics

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

Goals Scored

Aston Villa

10

last 5 matches

Arsenal

10

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Both teams scored the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.

Aston Villa and Arsenal goals scored count, last 5 matches
Brighton Brighton
0
PSG PSG
1
Manchester City Manchester City
2
Freiburg Freiburg
3
Liverpool Liverpool
4
3
Coventry City Coventry City
3
Manchester City Manchester City
1
PSG PSG
2
Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
1
Burnley Burnley
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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Aston Villa

9

last 5 matches

Arsenal

2

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Aston Villa conceded +350% more goals than Arsenal in the last 5 matches.

Aston Villa and Arsenal goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Brighton Brighton
4
PSG PSG
2
Manchester City Manchester City
1
Freiburg Freiburg
0
Liverpool Liverpool
2
0
Coventry City Coventry City
0
Manchester City Manchester City
1
PSG PSG
1
Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
0
Burnley Burnley
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Key metrics

Corners

Aston Villa

20

last 5 matches

Arsenal

20

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Both teams were awarded the same number of corners in the last 5 matches.

Aston Villa and Arsenal corners count, last 5 matches
Brighton Brighton
2
PSG PSG
2
Manchester City Manchester City
4
Freiburg Freiburg
8
Liverpool Liverpool
4
8
Coventry City Coventry City
2
Manchester City Manchester City
3
PSG PSG
4
Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
3
Burnley Burnley
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Key metrics

Cards

Aston Villa

12

last 5 matches

Arsenal

9

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Aston Villa received +33% more cards than Arsenal in the last 5 matches.

Aston Villa and Arsenal cards count, last 5 matches
Brighton Brighton
3
PSG PSG
3
Manchester City Manchester City
0
Freiburg Freiburg
3
Liverpool Liverpool
3
1
Coventry City Coventry City
2
Manchester City Manchester City
4
PSG PSG
1
Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
1
Burnley Burnley

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