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Monday, 31 August 2026

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Aston Villa vs Arsenal Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.48 expected goals for Aston Villa and 1.18 for Arsenal, a combined total of 2.66. That distribution gives Aston Villa the largest share of the 1X2 market at 44%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 50% for over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 44% favourite still loses or draws roughly 56% of the time.

Model pick

Aston Villa or Draw

69.8% probability

Moderate confidence

Expected goals

1.48 – 1.18

Model version

poisson-baseline-v1

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Aston Villa win44%
Draw26%
Arsenal win30%

Double chance 1X

70%

Double chance 12

74%

Double chance X2

56%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals74%
Over 2.5 goals50%
Over 3.5 goals28%
Both teams to score54%

Correct score

  • 1–112.2%
  • 1–010.4%
  • 2–19.0%
  • 0–18.3%
  • 2–07.7%

Why the model likes this

  • Arsenal away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Head-to-head goals

    Both teams scored in 6 of the last 10 meetings.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Aston Villa to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 44%, against 44% / 26% / 30% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.48 goals for Aston Villa and 1.18 for Arsenal, a combined 2.66 — an open game on paper.

Recent form

Aston Villa

  • 2026-08-15T13:30:00.000Z · A vs Borussia Mönchengladbach · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-08-12T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Paris Saint Germain · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-08-07T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Bayern München · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-08-04T13:00:00.000Z · A vs BG Pathum United · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-07-28T18:30:00.000Z · H vs Real Sociedad · 2-4 (L)

Arsenal

  • 2026-08-12T18:30:00.000Z · H vs Como · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-08-09T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Borussia Dortmund · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-08-05T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Real Betis · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-08-01T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Girona · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-05-30T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Paris Saint Germain · 1-1 (D)

Head-to-head

  • 2025-12-30T20:15:00.000Z · Aston Villa 1-4 Arsenal (Premier League)
  • 2025-12-06T12:30:00.000Z · Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
  • 2025-01-18T17:30:00.000Z · Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal (Premier League)
  • 2024-08-24T16:30:00.000Z · Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal (Premier League)
  • 2024-04-14T15:30:00.000Z · Aston Villa 2-0 Arsenal (Premier League)
  • 2023-12-09T17:30:00.000Z · Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal (Premier League)
  • 2023-02-18T12:30:00.000Z · Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal (Premier League)
  • 2022-08-31T18:30:00.000Z · Aston Villa 1-2 Arsenal (Premier League)
  • 2022-03-19T12:30:00.000Z · Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
  • 2021-10-22T19:00:00.000Z · Aston Villa 1-3 Arsenal (Premier League)

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Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.