Arsenal face Aston Villa at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon in what promises to be an intriguing clash. While Arsenal is in the title race, Aston Villa is eyeing a spot in the Champions League. Find Arsenal vs Aston Villa betting tips and preview below, along with the latest match odds.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Tips
- Arsenal To Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ 33/50
- Leandro Trossard To Score Or Assist @ 11/10
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Preview
Arsenal is on an 11-game unbeaten run, having won their last five home matches in the league. They currently share the top spot in the league standings with Liverpool, narrowly leading them on goal difference.
The North London side is also eyeing their first Champions League semi-final berth since 2009. They are set to face Bayern Munich next Wednesday, after their 2-2 draw with them earlier in the week.
Villa were also in European action on Thursday, securing a 2-1 victory over Lille in the first leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-final matchup.
Their form in domestic competitions has stumbled recently, with their 1-0 win against Mikel Arteta’s team at Villa Park being a standout result during a successful period in December.
The Gunners will aim to steer clear of any potential Unai Emery-inspired surprises. Additionally, being the final of the three title contenders to play this weekend, they might face heightened pressure by the time kick-off approaches.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Betting Tips
Arsenal To Win & Over 2.5 Goals
Mikel Arteta’s side to win and over 2.5 goals is our first tip for the Sunday afternoon clash, which is 33/50 with Lucky Block’s latest Arsenal vs Aston Villa odds.
In what might shape up as a tense encounter, with both teams fiercely competing for different aims, Mikel Arteta’s tactical expertise will likely guide Arsenal to a vital victory.
Despite Villa securing a 1-0 victory over Arsenal earlier in the season, we believe Arsenal’s strong home form at the Emirates Stadium makes them the clear favourites to win this match.
The Gunners boast the league’s strongest defence, having kept five more clean sheets than any other team. This defensive solidity should be enough to overpower Villa and maintain their charge for the title.
In addition to having the best defence, Arsenal also possesses the most potent attack in the league, having scored 75 goals this season. They’ve netted 16 times in their last five home league matches, making us confident in predicting over 2.5 goals in the upcoming game.
Leandro Trossard To Score Or Assist
The Belgian forward has found the net three times in his last four matches across all competitions. His most recent goal was against Bayern Munich in the Champions League earlier this week, rescuing a draw for his team.
Among Trossard’s 13 goals this season are noteworthy ones against Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool. Considering the context in which these goals were scored adds further significance.
Trossard’s goal against Manchester City came during the 11th minute of stoppage time in the Community Shield, securing a penalty shootout victory for Arsenal. His goal against Chelsea earned a valuable point for the team at Stamford Bridge. Additionally, his late solo effort against Liverpool sealed a 3-1 victory.
In the latter half of the previous season, he primarily functioned as a provider, registering double figures in assists but scoring only once. However, this season has seen a shift in his numbers, with 13 goals scored and two assists recorded.
His consistent performances have been remarkable since his arrival at Arsenal. With an impressive record of averaging a goal or assist every 104 minutes in the Premier League, we have full confidence in his ability to make an impact this weekend.
Arsenal Team News
Given the matches against Bayern, Arteta will need to rearrange his team somewhat for this upcoming game.
There are no significant updates regarding injuries. The main focus is on when Jurrien Timber will make his return to competitive action, as he has been training for over a month.
Aston Villa Team News
Unai Emery will have to manage without Matty Cash, Clement Lenglet, Tyrone Mings, Jacob Ramsey, Boubacar Kamara, and Emi Buendia for the match against the Gunners.
Furthermore, Douglas Luiz will be unavailable due to suspension, having received his tenth yellow card of the season during the match against Brentford.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Odds
- Arsenal – 27/100
- Draw – 24/5
- Aston Villa 9/1
