Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Predictions and Betting Tips for the Premier League Match | January 18, 2025
Match Preview: Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Arsenal prematurely ended their run in the FA Cup after Mikel Arteta's team lost to Manchester United in a penalty shootout on their home ground. The London club complicated their path to the League Cup final, losing the first leg of the semi-final to Newcastle 0-2. Nevertheless, these setbacks in cup competitions did not affect the Gunners' performance in the Premier League. Earlier this week, Arsenal defeated Tottenham in a derby (2-1), retaining their hold on second place in the league table.
Aston Villa, under Unai Emery, advanced to the FA Cup Round of 16 with a home victory over West Ham, followed by a 1-0 away triumph against Everton in the league. Villa currently sits seventh, just three points shy of the top four, though most of their success — 22 of 35 points — has come at home this season. Worth noting: 22 of the 35 points scored in the English championship were earned by Aston Villa players in home matches.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Stats and Head-to-Head
- Throughout their history, the teams have played 204 head-to-head matches. In head-to-head statistics, Arsenal is ahead, with 88 wins, and 45 draws, and Aston Villa has 71 wins;
- Arsenal claimed a 2-0 victory in their first league meeting this season on August 24, 2024, in Birmingham;
- Arsenal boasts an unbeaten home record this season, with seven wins and three draws;
- Villa's away form has been inconsistent: four wins, one draw, and five losses.
Predictions and Betting Tips
This season in the English Premier League, Aston Villa has achieved the best results at home. In away matches in the league, Birmingham has consistently suffered setbacks. Arsenal goes second and is trying to close the gap on leader Liverpool. Best-Betting experts recommend the following bets for this match:
- Arsenal to win at odds of 1.56.
- Over 2.5 goals with a price of 1.90.
- Correct score: 2-1 at 8.80.