Aston Villa took all six points from the two matches against Arsenal in the previous Premier League term.
Had the Gunners won just one of these two games, they would have clinched the title. The two teams lock horns right at the start of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign.
Arsenal started the season with a routine 2-0 victory over Wolves seven days ago. Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka combined for both goals in a one-way street for the Gunners at Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal once again have the highest ambitions. They made a big signing from Bologna, bringing centre-back Riccardo Calafiori to North London. At the same time, Mikel Arteta has kept the core of the last season’s team.
As for Aston Villa, they surprisingly let Moussa Diaby and Douglas Luiz go. The Lions did bring decent replacements but it remains to be seen whether Unai Emery will find a way to bed them in.
Emery’s lads began the season with a 2-1 road win over West Ham. Substitute Jhon Duran bagged the second-half winner while newcomer Amadou Onana was also on target at London Stadium.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Prediction
Arsenal have geared up with three straight wins. They have bagged eight goals in the process, including four in the drubbing of Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen in an exhibition.
Arteta can be satisfied with his team’s recent defensive showings. Arsenal will be additionally motivated to get a result at Villa Park knowing they’ve lost both matches against this rival in the previous Premier League term.
As for Aston Villa, they did not thrive in the clash against West Ham despite the victory in London.
Arsenal possess more quality in their ranks and we like the away win bet at the 1.75 odds here.
Also, the Under 2.5 goals FT seems a decent option at the 2.10 odds. Three of Villa’s last five games across competitions ended with fewer than three goals scored.
