Aston Villa will take on Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday, 6 December, in a match between two of the top three teams in the division.
The hosts come into this match in the midst of an incredible winning streak, but Arsenal will back themselves to beat anyone this season.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Aston Villa vs Arsenal prediction below.
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal prediction: The hosts to avoid defeat
Key Stats
- Aston Villa have won their last eight matches at Villa Park in all competitions.
- Arsenal have failed to win both of their two most recent Premier League away matches.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in six of Arsenal's last eight Premier League matches.
Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 1-1 Arsenal
This is just about as difficult a match as Arsenal could have got this weekend, and with the injuries the Gunners are dealing with, we are backing Villa to build on their recent good form by picking up at least a point on Saturday.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal start as favourites
- HOME: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) 29.4%
- AWAY: 10/11 (1.94) – 52.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Aston Villa vs Arsenal odds indicate that the hosts will do well to walk away with anything on Saturday afternoon. Ladbrokes have given Aston Villa a 25% chance of winning the match, while Arsenal have been given a 52.4% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Villa
Aston Villa have plenty in their favour ahead of this one, and the recent H2H is no different. The Villains have either won or drawn three of their last four matches against the Gunners; however, Arsenal did win at Villa Park in last season's corresponding fixture.
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Aston Villa preview: Martinez a doubt
Emiliano Martinez is a doubt to face his former club this weekend, after the goalkeeper pulled out of the squad to face Brighton at the last minute. Tyrone Mings and Ross Barkley are also unavailable due to a thigh and knee injury, respectively.
Predicted lineup: Bizot (GK), Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Tielemans, Kamara, Buendia, McGinn, Rogers, Watkins
Last five results
- Brighton 3-4 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 1-0 Wolves
- Aston Villa 2-1 Young Boys
- Leeds 1-2 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 4-0 Bournemouth
Arsenal preview: Defensive issues pile up
Cristhian Mosquera has become the club's third central defender to go down with an injury in recent weeks, as he joins William Saliba and Gabriel in the treatment room. Elsewhere, Leandro Trossard is a doubt, while Kai Havertz is unlikely to return before the new year.
Predicted lineup: Raya (GK), White, Timber, Hincapie, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Gyokeres, Eze
Last five results
- Arsenal 2-0 Brentford
- Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal
- Arsenal 3-1 Bayern Munich
- Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham
- Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal
Player to watch: Ollie Watkins
Ollie Watkins finally broke his Premier League goal drought against Brighton on Wednesday night, scoring twice in Villa's win over the Seagulls. Now, he will feel it's time to kick on with just six months to go until the World Cup.