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Premier League 2025-2026 • Matchweek 15 6 Dec 2025 - 12:30
Finished
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
3rd place
Form
2 : 1
1.49
xG
1.91
Full Time
Half Time: 1-0
Arsenal
Arsenal
1st place
Form
36'
M. Cash
90+5'
E. Buendía
L. Trossard
52'
Overview
Lineup
H2H
Stats

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Football Match Stats & Results Saturday, 6 December, 2025 6:30

1st Half
45' 15' 30'
2'
 
2nd Half
90' 60' 75'
6'
Winner (1x2)1.95
Arsenal to Win
Probability 43%
Total Goals1.84
Under 2.5
Probability 57%
Both Teams to Score1.93
No (NG)
Probability 50%
Aston Villa Total1.28
Home Under 1.5
Probability 71%
Arsenal Total1.78
Away Under 1.5
Probability 61%
Double Chance1.25
Draw/Arsenal
Probability 71%
Asian Handicap1.55
Aston Villa +1
Probability 71%

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Clash of the Titans

Match Importance

This Premier League encounter features a thrilling matchup between third-placed Aston Villa and league leaders Arsenal. With both teams vying for crucial points, the stakes are high as Villa aims to close the gap on the top while Arsenal seeks to maintain their lead in the title race.

Current Form & Trends

Both teams come into this match with strong performances, but their forms tell distinct stories.

  • Aston Villa: The Villans have been formidable at home, boasting a flawless record with five consecutive wins. They have shown a tendency to score freely, averaging 2.2 goals per match while conceding just 0.4 at home, making Villa Park a fortress.
  • Arsenal: The Gunners are unbeaten in their last five matches, but their recent performances have been a mixed bag, with three draws. Despite this, they maintain a solid defensive record, conceding only 0.8 goals on average, which could be pivotal against a potent Villa attack.

Head-to-Head

Historically, Arsenal holds a slight edge in their encounters with Aston Villa, having won five of their last ten meetings. The last five matchups have been high-scoring affairs, with an average of 2.7 goals per game. Notably, Villa's resilience has shown in recent draws, but they will need to overcome Arsenal's dominance to secure points this time.

Tactical Analysis & Key Players

This match will likely see a tactical battle, with Aston Villa looking to exploit the high defensive line of Arsenal. Key players such as A. Onana and B. Kamara will be crucial for Villa in controlling midfield and launching attacks. For Arsenal, the absence of D. Rice could be a significant blow, but the attacking prowess of B. Saka will be critical in breaking through Villa's defense.

AI Prediction

Winner Prediction: Away Win.
Predicted Score: Aston Villa 1 - 2 Arsenal
Reasoning: Arsenal's solid xG of 1.86 and strong away form give them the edge, even against a formidable Villa side that has been prolific at home.

Betting Tips

  • Safe Bet: Double Chance - X2 @ 1.25 (71.1%).
  • Value Bet: Goals Over/Under - Under 2.5 @ 1.84 (56.7%).

Bet responsibly.

Aston Villa
Arsenal
M. Cash
Goal 1:0 36'
M. Cash
46' Substitute
In:V. Gyökeres
Out:Mikel Merino
V. Gyökeres
46' Substitute
In:L. Trossard
Out:E. Eze
L. Trossard
52' 1:1 Goal
L. Trossard
L. Trossard
D. Malen
Substitute 66'
In:D. Malen
Out:O. Watkins
72' Yellow Card
R. Calafiori
Holding
R. Calafiori
74' Yellow Card
B. Saka
Unsportsmanlike conduct
B. Saka
J. Sancho
Substitute 75'
In:J. Sancho
Out:J. McGinn
L. Bogarde
Substitute 75'
In:L. Bogarde
Out:A. Onana
79' Substitute
In:C. Madueke
Out:B. Saka
C. Madueke
86' Substitute
In:Gabriel Martinelli
Out:L. Trossard
Gabriel Martinelli
86' Substitute
In:M. Lewis-Skelly
Out:R. Calafiori
M. Lewis-Skelly
V. Lindelöf
Substitute 87'
In:V. Lindelöf
Out:Pau Torres
E. Buendía
Substitute 87'
In:E. Buendía
Out:M. Cash
E. Buendía
Goal 2:1 90' +5'
E. Buendía
Assistant: B. Kamara

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Clash of the Titans

Match Importance

This Premier League encounter features a thrilling matchup between third-placed Aston Villa and league leaders Arsenal. With both teams vying for crucial points, the stakes are high as Villa aims to close the gap on the top while Arsenal seeks to maintain their lead in the title race.

Current Form & Trends

Both teams come into this match with strong performances, but their forms tell distinct stories.

  • Aston Villa: The Villans have been formidable at home, boasting a flawless record with five consecutive wins. They have shown a tendency to score freely, averaging 2.2 goals per match while conceding just 0.4 at home, making Villa Park a fortress.
  • Arsenal: The Gunners are unbeaten in their last five matches, but their recent performances have been a mixed bag, with three draws. Despite this, they maintain a solid defensive record, conceding only 0.8 goals on average, which could be pivotal against a potent Villa attack.

Head-to-Head

Historically, Arsenal holds a slight edge in their encounters with Aston Villa, having won five of their last ten meetings. The last five matchups have been high-scoring affairs, with an average of 2.7 goals per game. Notably, Villa's resilience has shown in recent draws, but they will need to overcome Arsenal's dominance to secure points this time.

Tactical Analysis & Key Players

This match will likely see a tactical battle, with Aston Villa looking to exploit the high defensive line of Arsenal. Key players such as A. Onana and B. Kamara will be crucial for Villa in controlling midfield and launching attacks. For Arsenal, the absence of D. Rice could be a significant blow, but the attacking prowess of B. Saka will be critical in breaking through Villa's defense.

AI Prediction

Winner Prediction: Away Win.
Predicted Score: Aston Villa 1 - 2 Arsenal
Reasoning: Arsenal's solid xG of 1.86 and strong away form give them the edge, even against a formidable Villa side that has been prolific at home.

Betting Tips

  • Safe Bet: Double Chance - X2 @ 1.25 (71.1%).
  • Value Bet: Goals Over/Under - Under 2.5 @ 1.84 (56.7%).

Bet responsibly.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Formation Lineups for Sat 6 Dec, 2025 @ 6:30 Premier League

Formation
6.9
Aston Villa
4-2-3-1
6.9
Arsenal
4-3-3
E. Martínez
7.9
Martínez 23
I. Maatsen
6.2
Maatsen 22
Pau Torres
6.6
87'
Torres 14
E. Konsa
6.7
Konsa 4
M. Cash
7.9
87'
Cash 2
A. Onana
6.5
75'
Onana 24
B. Kamara
7.3
Kamara 44
M. Rogers
6.5
Rogers 27
Y. Tielemans
7.2
Tielemans 8
J. McGinn
6.7
75'
McGinn 7
O. Watkins
6.9
66'
Watkins 11
David Raya
6.9
Raya 1
R. Calafiori
6.5
86'
Calafiori 33
P. Hincapié
7.3
Hincapié 5
J. Timber
6.9
Timber 12
B. White
7.2
White 4
D. Rice
7
Rice 41
Martín Zubimendi
7
Zubimendi 36
M. Ødegaard
6.9
Ødegaard 8
E. Eze
6.3
46'
Eze 10
Mikel Merino
6.2
46'
Merino 23
B. Saka
6.7
79'
Saka 7
field field
Substitutes
Malen
6.2
66'
Malen 17
Sancho
6.7
75'
Sancho 19
Bogarde
6.7
75'
Bogarde 26
Lindelöf
87'
Lindelöf 3
Buendía
87'
Buendía 10
Gyökeres
6.7
46'
Gyökeres 14
Madueke
6.7
79'
Madueke 20
Martinelli
86'
Martinelli 11
Lewis-Skelly
86'
Lewis-Skelly 49
LineUps
Aston Villa
7.9
2
d
36'87'
7.9
4
d
6.7
14
d
87'
6.6
22
d
6.2
44
m
7.3
24
m
75'
6.5
7
m
75'
6.7
7.2
27
m
6.5
11
f
66'
6.9
Substitutes
17
m
66'
6.2
26
m
75'
6.7
19
f
75'
6.7
40
g
87'
12
d
87'90'
Coach
Arsenal
6.9
4
d
7.2
12
d
6.9
7.3
72'86'
6.5
6.9
41
m
7
7
f
74'79'
6.7
46'
6.2
10
m
46'
6.3
Substitutes
46'
6.7
46'52'86'
7.9
20
f
79'
6.7
13
g
86'
89
d
22
m
Coach
Missing Players
Aston Villa
- Injured - Knee Injury
5
d
- Injured - Hamstring Injury
- Injured - (questionable) Back Injury
Arsenal
- Injured - Muscle Injury
29
f
- Injured - Knee Injury
- Injured - (questionable) Injury
41
m
- Injured - (questionable) Injury
2
d
- Injured - (questionable) Injury
- Injured - (questionable) Injury

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Head-to-head statistics for Sat 6 Dec, 2025 @ 6:30 Premier League

Aston Villa
Arsenal
Off Target 2 Blocked 5
On Target 4
On Target 9
Off Target 5 Blocked 1
2 Goals 1
47 Ball Possession 53
11 Shots 14
4 Shots on Goal 9
2 Shots off Goal 4
5 Blocked Shots 1
9 Shots insidebox 8
2 Shots outsidebox 6
381 Total passes 434
82 Passes accurate % 84
7 Goalkeeper Saves 3
10 Fouls 8
0 Yellow Cards 2
0 Offsides 3
3 Corners 3
1.49 Expected Goals 1.91

Stats for Aston Villa vs Arsenal Saturday, Dec 6th, 2025 at 6:30 Football

Aston Villa
Goalkeepers
Field Players
Arsenal
Goalkeepers
Field Players
Best Players of the Match
1
M. Cash
7.9
Defender
2
E. Martínez
Goalkeeper
7.9
3
L. Trossard
7.9
4
P. Hincapié
7.3