Aston Villa – FC Arsenal
Our Aston Villa – Arsenal betting tip is: More than 2.5 goals – 1.71 odds
- This bet already paid off for Aston Villa on matchday 1
- Both scored twice last weekend
- Arsenal have scored eight goals in their last three games including preparation
While the Bundesliga finally kicks off the new season this weekend, the ball has been rolling on the island since last week. Matchday 2 of the Premier League is coming up and soccer fans will be served up a real treat early on in the season with Aston Villa v Arsenal FC.
Both clubs finished in the top four last season and qualified for the Champions League, which kicks off on September 17. Both Villa and the Gunners will be looking to build on last season’s performances and have aspirations of being one of the best teams in the Kingdom once again.
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Aston Villa – Arsenal info
- Date & Time: 24.08.2024, 18:30 hrs
- Playing venue: Villa Park, Birmingham
- Competition: Premier League, Matchday 2
- TV broadcast/live stream: Sky
Aston Villa Form & Balance Check
Aston Villa started the season with a win. West Ham United were a tough opponent to start with, but Villa managed to come out on top in a hard-fought game. The 20-year-old talented striker Jhon Duran from the club’s own talent pool scored after coming on as a substitute to make the final score 2:1 and secure his team an important three-pointer to kick off the season.
The Villans’ preparation was mixed, with four defeats from seven games. This included a 2-0 defeat in the final test against BVB.
New signing best player
In the summer, Aston Villa secured the services of midfielder Amadou Onana. The 23-year-old Belgian joined from league rivals Everton FC, where he has been an absolute regular for the past two seasons. In his first competitive game for Villa, he was immediately the best man on the pitch. Onana was strong in the tackle, had good passing ability and scored to give Villa a 1-0 lead. He is the difficult successor to Douglas Luiz, who moved to Juventus in the summer, but seems up to the task and is a strong addition to coach Unai Emery’s squad.
Aston Villa facts & analysis
- Last game won
- Fifth in the table
- Won last two matches against Arsenal
Arsenal Form & Balance Check
Arsenal played a great season and were in the race for the title right to the end. Nevertheless, it will be a difficult task to repeat this performance, as the competition is fierce. Wolverhampton Wanderers were the visitors to the Emirates Stadium last weekend.
The Gunners were the dominant team, conceded very little and ran out deserved 2-0 winners in the end. The Londoners can also be satisfied with their pre-season preparations. They picked up three wins from four test matches, including a clear 4:1 victory over German champions Bayer Leverkusen at the start of the month.
Havertz-Saka duo still on fire
The Gunners also have their attacking duo of Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka to thank for their 2-0 opening win. First Saka set up Havertz for the 1:0 lead in the 25th minute, then the German international returned the favor in the 2nd half, providing the assist for Saka’s goal to make it 2:0.
The pair continued their strong performances of the previous season, in which they were directly involved in almost half of the 91 goals scored by the Londoners. They will of course be keen to add to their tally against Villa and are eager for the clash
Arsenal facts & analysis
- Last game won
- Second place in the table
- Goal ratio of 8:1 from the last three games (including test matches)
Aston Villa play in a 4-2-3-1 system. Coach Emery has little reason to make any major changes to the starting line-up after the opening win. Alongside new signing Onana, Youri Tielemans will play in the center. Leon Bailey and John McGinn will cause a stir on the wings. We expect Ollie Watkins to play up front again, although Duran would also be a candidate for the first eleven.
Arsenal will play in a classic 4-4-2 system. The central defense around William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães is set, as is the offense with Saka and Havertz. Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus are available from the bench as wild cards for the attack
Aston Villa – Arsenal head-to-head & stats
Aston Villa and Arsenal FC are two traditional English clubs. The clubs have faced each other 184 times in the Premier League in their history, with the direct comparison going to the Gunners with 79 victories to 66. The Londoners still have a score to settle from last season, as both matches went to Aston Villa last year. The historic first-ever clash dates back to 1904, when Arsenal narrowly won the game 1-0.
Direct comparison (H2H)
