Aston Villa FC vs Arsenal FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Aston Villa FC vs Arsenal FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Aston Villa's match against Arsenal should be the highlight of the weekend. Not only are these two of England's finest clubs, but they also have a recent past. Villa cost Arsenal the title last season when they lost the all-important home encounter 2-0 and missed out on three points, which turned out to be more than enough to push them into second place. 

In their first match, the Lions defeated West Ham 2-1 in a closely contested battle that required a late goal from a substitute, Jhon Duran, assisted by another substitute, Jacob Ramsey. Arsenal, on the other hand, had no trouble dealing with Wolves, winning comfortably 2-0 thanks to goals from Saka and Havertz. 

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Aston Villa are hoping to replicate their success from last season. However, if it hadn't been for Duran's late goal, the season could have started badly, as they had to work hard for three points against West Ham in their first game. Despite the difficulties they encountered in the first match, it was a victory to remember, given that they hadn't won a game at the stadium in almost a decade. 

However, Unai Emery will be concerned after watching how they lost control in the second half of the game. As the game went into the second half, with both teams level at 1-1, their xG plummeted from 1.21 in the first half to 0.81, while their opponent's xG increased to 1.50 from 0.96. Meanwhile, the Hammers had produced three great chances. The match could have ended differently if Emi Martinez hadn't made two crucial saves. 

Last time these two teams met, Olie Watkins played a big part in the win with a goal to his name. However, the forward is coming into the game on the back of a poor showing from the last game, as he had zero shots in the whole game. Nonetheless, Emery will expect him to fire on Saturday against Arsenal and will be the heart of the attack in his 4-2-3-1 formation. 

Aston Villa Starting Lineups  - Martinez (Goalkeeper); Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne (Defenders); Bailey, Tielemans, Onana, McGinn (Midfielders); Watkins, Duran (Forwards) 

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Arsenal's last match was all around the Saka-Havertz connection. How the duo united to deliver Arsenal a 2-0 victory over the Wolves in the first week of the Premier League 2024–27 Both finished the game with an assist and a goal to their names. The duo ended up taking the most shots for the Gunners. Arsenal wasn't at their best, but they didn't look like losing to the Wolves. 

The Gunners may have won the game unassumingly, but they do have some defensive issues, particularly on the left wing. Arteta utilises Zinchenko as an inverted midfielder, and he has been a revelation. 

However, in the game against the Wolves, his problems guarding the left flank were exposed. With the Wolves establishing control of the game, they began to press more aggressively down the left flank, and there may have been some defensive concerns as he lost control of the ball frequently and made numerous blunders, prompting Zinchenko's substitution. 

Aside from the defensive mistakes on the flanks, Arsenal looks sturdy, with Raya, last year's Golden Glove winner, guarding the goalpost. In terms of tactics, Arteta will stick with his 4-3-3 formation, with Zinchenko's place in the starting eleven uncertain, while Martinelli, Haverrz, and Saka will continue to lead the attack. 

Arsenal Starting Lineup  - Raya (Goalkeeper); White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko (Defenders); Odegaard, Partey, Rice (Midfielders); Saka, Havertz, Martinelli

ASTON VILLA FC vs ARSENAL FC
Winning Prediction

Arsenal recently boasted one of the league's best away records. Arsenal, regarded as away-day specialists, have accumulated an incredible 25 points from a possible 27 in top-flight away games in 2024, maintaining seven clean sheets and conceding only three goals in total. 

However, Villa is the only team to overcome the Gunners twice last season, and they did so at Villa Park. However, Arsenal has beaten them in three of their past five meetings and has a 31-13 win-loss record in 58 games. 

Despite Villa's previous victories over Arsenal, defeating the Gunners remains a hard assignment. Not to mention that they will still be suffering from their previous loss. Our prediction: This time around, Arteta and co. will take it personally and thrash Villa. 

Arsenal FC to Win (2-0)

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