Arsenal vs Aston Villa Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Villans have taken down the Gunners three times in their last five attempts.

Arsenal are all set to lock horns with Aston Villa in matchweek 19 of the 2025-26 Premier League. This is going to be an intense outing, which will take place at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners continue their top run and will be confident coming into their next fixture. They will be at home, which is going to be a big advantage for them. They are coming in after securing a 2-1 win against Brighton & Hove Albion in their previous game. The Mikel Arteta-led Arsenal are at the top of the league table and will be keen to extend their lead.

Despite being away from home, Aston Villa will enter their upcoming game with confidence. They edged past Chelsea in their last Premier League game after putting up a top show in the second half. The Villans have only faced a single defeat against Arsenal in their last five meetings.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Emirates Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, December 31
• Kick-off Time: 1:45 a.m. IST (Tuesday, December 30; 08:15 p.m. GMT/ 03:15 p.m. ET/ 12:15 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Darren England
• VAR: In use

Form:

Arsenal: W-W-W-D-W

Aston Villa: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal)

Even though the Swedish international has not been very beneficial for the Gunners, he is still going to play a crucial role in the final third for the hosts. In 15 Premier League appearances this season, Viktor Gyokeres has scored five goals and will be looking to add more to his tally.

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

The Englishman is back on the scoresheet for Aston Villa. He is coming in after scoring a sensational second-half brace, which helped his side make a comeback against Chelsea. Ollie Watkins will be ready to help his side in the attacking front once again and is surely going to trouble the opponent’s defence.

Amadou's interception 🔓Bouba's first-time ball 🎯Morgan's slotted pass 🪡Ollie's touch and turn to finish 🤌 pic.twitter.com/1q0Lb4JbNF

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 27, 2025

Match Facts

• Aston Villa have won all of their last five games.
• Arsenal have won four of their last five matches.
• The Gunners have only secured one win in their last five outings against the Villans.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Betting Tips and Odds

• Arsenal to win @1/2 888sport
• Viktor Gyokeres to score @7/4 Betway
• Goals under 3.5 @6/17 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Arsenal are going to be without the services of Ben White, Kai Havertz, Cristhian Mosquera and Max Dowman. Calafiori got injured during the last match’s warm-up and might miss out on this match.

Tyrone Mings, Pau Torres, Harvey Elliott and Ross Barkley are not going to be in action for Aston Villa. They are not match fit. Evann Gussand is on international duty.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 206

Arsenal won: 88

Aston Villa won: 72

Draws: 46

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapié; Ødegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyökeres, Trossard

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Martínez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Lindelöf, Maatsen; McGinn, Kamara, Tielemans, Buendía; Watkins, Rogers

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense English Premier League between these clubs, where Arsenal are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Aston Villa.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa

Telecast Details

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports and Sky Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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