Aston Villa vs Arsenal Preview l 09.12.2023
Aston Villa will be hosting Arsenal at Villa Park on December 9 for their next Premier League clash.
Mikel Arteta's side aim to solidify their position at the summit of the Premier League as they face old acquaintance Unai Emery and Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday. Having secured victory in four consecutive matches following their 1-0 loss to Newcastle, the Gunners currently lead the division after 15 games. Their objective is to challenge the reigning champions, Manchester City, in their pursuit to dethrone them for a fourth consecutive title.
Meanwhile, the Villans, Manchester City's most recent opponent, who are making a strong bid for a top-four position this season, have also progressed into the knockout rounds of the Europa Conference League.
This thrilling match will serve both clubs with a good opportunity to extend their streaks in the Premier League and solidify their top positions.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Prediction by Vbet News l 09.12.2023
The Gunners are unquestionably the frontrunners in the winning market. Aston Villa, however, is contending for a top-four position, and Unai Emery is keen on securing a positive outcome against his former team.
Aston Villa have already secured victories against Tottenham and Chelsea this season, establishing themselves as a formidable force in the league following their initial defeat to Newcastle on the opening day. Despite Arsenal's recent dominance in head-to-head matchups, Villa showed competitiveness in both encounters last season. The Gunners faced challenges against Brentford and Wolves but emerged victorious.
Considering the Gunners' favored status and recent strong performances, they are likely to secure a win. However, Aston Villa's competitive form and their ability to upset stronger teams make the match intriguing, and there's potential for surprises. The final outcome may favor Arsenal, but Villa could present challenges, possibly resulting in a closely contested match.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Top Betting Tips l 09.12.2023
Following are the best betting odds provided by Vbet.com:
Match result - Arsenal to Win: 2.00
As highlighted above, the Gunners' current form in the league and their head-to-head record with the Villans makes them the favourite the win the match on Saturday.
Both Teams to Score - Yes: 1.57
Expect both teams to find the back of the net in this match, as both Arsenal and Aston Villa have shown attacking prowess in recent fixtures. Despite Arsenal being favorites, Villa's capability to score against strong opponents suggests a likelihood of goals from both sides.
Anytime Goalscorer - Ollie Watkins: 2.92
Ollie Watkins has scored in Aston Villa's previous four matches, spanning both pre and post the international break, having already netted against Chelsea and Tottenham this season; his exceptional speed and goal-scoring acumen position him as an ideal striker to exploit Arsenal's high defensive line, with only seven Premier League players surpassing his expected goals per 90.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Head-To-Head
- Aston Villa 2 - 4 Arsenal
- Arsenal 2 - 1 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 0 - 1 Arsenal
- Arsenal 3 - 1 Aston Villa
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa Starting XI: Martinez, Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne, Bailey, Kamara, Luiz, McGinn, Tielemans, Watkins
Arsenal Starting XI: Raya, Kiwior, Gabriel, Saliba, White, Havertz, Rice, Odegaard, Martinelli, Saka, Jesus