Arsenal vs Villarreal Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendly 2025

The previous fixture between these clubs ended in a draw.

Arsenal are ready to host Villarreal in a pre-season club friendly fixture. The interesting contest between these European clubs will take place at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners are coming in after losing to their rival English Premier League club Tottenham in their last pre-season friendly game. The Mikel Arteta-led side looked completely out of touch. Despite attempting multiple shots, they were unable to score any goals.

The LaLiga side Villarreal faced Leeds United in their last pre-season game. It was an evenly matched attempt by both clubs, but Villarreal’s lack of defence cost them a goal just after they took the lead. The Spanish side will have to step up if they want to stand a chance against an aggressive English side.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Emirates Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, August 6
• Kick-off Time: 10:30 p.m. IST/ 05:00 p.m. GMT/ 01:00 p.m. ET/ 10:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Pre-Season Form:

Arsenal: W-W-L

Villarreal: D-L-L-D-D

Players to Watch

Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal)

Viktor Gyokeres is gearing up for the new season with his new team, Arsenal. Although he wasn’t able to make much of an impact in the last game against Tottenham, which was also his debut for the Gunners, Gyokeres had a great 2024-25 run with Sporting CP. The 27-year-old will surely take some time to get used to the ideas of his new team.

For the upcoming game, he is going to be an important asset in the attacking front for his side.

Etta Eyong (Villarreal)

The 21-year-old will be leading Villarreal in the attacking front yet again. Etta Eyong is coming in after scoring an important goal for his side in their last fixture against Leeds United. He will be looking to step up and come up with a top performance against the Gunners.

Match Facts

• Villarreal are on a six-game winless run.
• The Gunners have not won any of their last two games against Villarreal.
• Three of the last five games between these teams have ended in a draw.

Arsenal vs Villarreal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Arsenal to win
• Viktor Gyokeres to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard are injured, hence keeping them out of action for Arsenal. Gabriel Martinell, Timber, Kepa and Riccardo Calafiori might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Villarreal will be without the services of Logan Costa as he is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Arsenal won: 2

Villarreal won: 1

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Merino, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Nelson

Villarreal predicted lineup (4-1-3-2)

Luiz Junior (GK); Foyth, Navarro, Valou, Cardona; Gueye; Pepe, Suarez, Moleiro; Cabanes, Eyong

Match Prediction

The Gunners do have a well-balanced squad, which will keep them at an advantage. Arsenal are likely to secure a win against Villarreal in their upcoming pre-season game.

Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Villarreal

Telecast Details

Fans from all around the world can tune into the Arsenal app and website to watch the live streaming of the game.

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