Aston Villa vs Arsenal Predictions, Betting Tips & Match Preview

Joe Vaughan 03 Mar 2026

Premier League leaders Arsenal kept their lead at the top of the table to five points with a 2-0 win over Brentford in midweek, but they face the only team in better form than them as they visit Aston Villa in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off.

The Villans came from 2-0 down to beat Brighton 4-3 last time out and will provide a big test of the Gunners’ title credentials.

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Aston Villa vs Arsenal Predictions

Full Time Result: Arsenal Win
Correct Score: 1-2
Both Teams To Score: Yes
Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
First Goalscorer: Bukayo Saka

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Tips

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Why We’re Backing Arsenal Win & BTTS @ 10/3 with Bet365

Arsenal have been on an impressive run of form recently and there has been no fluke about it.
They put a slightly below-par performance against Chelsea behind them when beating Brentford 2-0 in midweek and should be able to pick up an 11th league win against Villa.
The Villans may be third in the table, but their expected goal difference of -4.6 actually puts them 14th and they may regress to the mean sooner rather than later.
Despite Arsenal’s defensive injuries, they should be able to get the better of a Villa team who have been riding their luck as of late.

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Why We’re Backing Bukayo Saka First Goalscorer @ 7/1 with Betway

Bukayo Saka came off the bench to score against the Bees in midweek, but he should start at Villa Park and has been in fine form.
Two of his last four goals have been the openers and he is fancied to be the first goalscorer in this one.

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Aston Villa Form/Stats

Four of Aston Villa’s last 11 outings have finished 2-1.
Four of the Villans’ last five have gone over 2.5 goals.
Villa have lost three of their last four home games against these opponents.

Arsenal Form/Stats

Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 18 games in all competitions.
The Gunners have only conceded seven goals in 14 league matches.
Mikel Arteta’s side have won 13 of their last 15 games.

Player to Watch

Bukayo Saka has been in fine form for Arsenal recently, with two assists and a goal in his last three matches.

The England winger has seven goals and two assists in all competitions for the Gunners and keeping him quiet will be a major part of Aston Villa’s game plan, particularly as he had an assist the last time that he played the Villans.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Head-to-Head Record

Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa
Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal
Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa
Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal
Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal

The away team have won three of the last five meetings between these two teams.

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