Arsenal vs Aston Villa preview: Free betting tips, odds and predictions

ARSENAL host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.

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Arsenal vs Aston Villa preview

In-form Aston Villa travel to a re-energised Arsenal for this weekend’s standout Premier League fixture at the Emirates.

Arsenal’s season had threatened to unravel after a disastrous 10 days.

Mikel Arteta’s side missed the opportunity to close the gap on Liverpool at Brighton, lost 2-0 in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg and exit the FA Cup against 10-man Manchester United.

But the pendulum might just have swung back in their favour following their comeback victory over north London rivals Tottenham, and Liverpool being held to a 1-1 draw at the City Ground.

The midweek action means that Arsenal sit just four points behind the Premier League leaders, who face a tricky trip to Brentford earlier on Saturday afternoon.

If results go their way, Arteta’s side could sit just a point behind Liverpool.

And they might just fancy their chances of collecting maximum points given you have to go back to April 2024 for their last league defeat at the Emirates.

That defeat? Aston Villa, and ultimately cost them the title in 2023/24.

They gained some revenge with a 2-0 victory at Villa Park earlier this season thanks to Leandro Trossard and Thomas Partey – but they’ll be desperate not to allow former manager Unai Emery to cause any more title hinderances.

But that could be easier said than done.

Aston Villa are enjoying a run of three-consecutive victories over Leicester, West Ham and Everton.

A maximum nine points has propelled them into seventh spot – three behind Newcastle in the final Champions League qualification places.

But Emery will need his side to improve their results on the road given they’ve won four of their 10 league matches away from Villa Park with 19 goals conceded — only Leicester and Wolves have shipped more.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa preview betting odds

• Arsenal 1/2 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE

• Draw 17/5 with Betfred – CLAIM HERE

• Aston Villa 23/4 with BetMGM – CLAIM HERE

Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa preview betting tips and predictions

Assist

Bukayo Saka has now missed four Premier League matches, leaving captain Martin Odegaard as Arsenal’s main source of chances.

The 26-year-old provided the assist for Leandro Trossard’s winner against Tottenham midweek, and has created a total of seven chances for his colleagues in his last 299 minutes of league action – the highest at the club.

He’s the club’s penalty taker and is now on corner duty in Saka’s absence, taking seven corners and three free-kicks in his last four appearances — not to be underestimated in a team who’ve scored 12 league goals from set-pieces this season.

• Martin Odegaard to assist at 4/1 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE

Booking

Gabriel Magalhaes looks a good shout for a booking on Saturday at 16/5 with William Hill.

The Arsenal centre-back, 27, has accumulated five cautions this season in 28 appearances – including two in his last two appearances against Manchester United and Tottenham. Gabriel also has two yellow cards in his last two games against Saturday’s opponents.

• Gabriel Magalhaes to be carded at 16/5 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE

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