It’s neck and neck in the Premier League title race, with Manchester City’s midweek victory at the Emirates taking them top on goal difference. The Gunners look to get back to winning this weekend in Saturday’s early kick-off at Villa Park.
We’ve previewed Aston Villa vs Arsenal and put together our best betting tips based on the latest online football odds. At NetBet Sport, new customers can enjoy a £10 Free Bet after depositing and place a £10 bet (min. odds 1.50).
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Football Preview
Arsenal dropped to second on goal difference with defeat to City, but still hold the initiative thanks to their game in hand. They make the trip to the Midlands this weekend having failed to win in their last four games in all competitions. Two defeats and a draw in their previous three league matches have seen Mikel Arteta’s side surrender their comfortable lead, and they face another tough task against former manager Unai Emery.
Emery has had a net positive impact at Villa Park since his arrival, but they prepare to host Arsenal having lost back-to-back games, conceding seven in the process. Villa have not performed particularly well on home soil under the new coach. After a 3-1 win over Manchester United in his opening game in charge, Villa have since won just once in five home games.
The hosts have been handed a boost with the potential absence of Thomas Partey, but they will still be up against the league’s best away team. Arsenal have picked up 25 points in 11 games on the road – five more than next best City – and have conceded the joint fewest goals on their travels.
Arsenal have a very winnable run of fixtures in the coming weeks, and Arteta will be desperate to rebuild some momentum ahead of what could be a fascinating run-in at the back-end of this thrilling campaign.
Premier League Football Betting Odds
Arsenal are strong favourites at 1.79 leading up to their trip north, while hosts Villa are 4.30 underdogs. Over 2.5 goals is nearly enough to double your stake at 1.95, with both teams to score (1.84) and either side to keep a clean sheet (1.90) fairly evenly matched.
Eddie Nketiah (6.40) is currently leading the odds to break the deadlock, followed by Arsenal teammates Gabriel Martinelli (7.50), Leandro Trossard (7.60) and Bukayo Saka (7.60). Villa’s most likely to open the scoring is in-form Ollie Watkins (8.80).
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Betting Tips
Arsenal win and both teams to score – 3.82
Aston Villa have scored in each of their five defeats under Unai Emery. Even when they are beaten, they typically threaten going forwards. Despite some patchy from in the Arsenal camp, they are still playing with an incredible fluidity. Against a Villa side that has conceded seven in two games, the Gunners should carve out enough chances to claim all three points.
Aston Villa: over 0.5 goals – 1.52
If you’re looking for shorter odds, this is a great price for Villa to find the net. They have scored in all 11 games under Emery, with Watkins also in fine form having found the net in three successive matches.
Bukayo Saka first goalscorer – 7.60
He is Arsenal’s main man, and he has been all season. Not only is he the Gunners’ joint top scorer with eight goals, but he is also on penalty duty. Luca Digne isn’t known for his stalwart defending and Saka should have plenty of joy on that wing.
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