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

The Gunners are undefeated in their last two games against the Villans.

Aston Villa are all set to lock horns with Arsenal for their matchweek 15 fixture of the 2025-26 English Premier League. This is going to be an intense outing between these clubs, which will take place at Villa Park.

The hosts are in good form and have secured positive outcomes in their last six games. They will now be looking to extend their form, but it is going to be a very tough outing for them. Aston Villa are in third spot on the league table at the moment and with a win here, they will be able to get to the second spot.

Arsenal are at the top of the table due to their dominating run in the Premier League so far. They eased past Brentford in their last fixture. The Gunners have maintained their form and will be looking to come up with another top performance in their upcoming game, which might become a little tough for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Birmingham, England
• Stadium: Villa Park
• Date: Saturday, December 6
• Kick-off Time: 06:00 p.m. IST/ 12:30 p.m. GMT/ 07:30 a.m. ET/ 04:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: Peter Bankes
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Arsenal: D-W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

After a bunch of poor performances, Ollie Watkins was finally able to find the net for Aston Villa. He is coming in after scoring a sensational brace against Brighton in the previous English Premier League game. The English forward is yet again going to play a crucial part in the final third for the Villans.

Ollie's second, right on the stroke of half-time 👏 pic.twitter.com/NplKgWsLU8

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 4, 2025

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Bukayo Saka is going to play an important role in the attacking front for Arsenal. He scored one of the goals in their 2-0 win against the Bees. He will lead the attack from the right and be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. Saka has scored three goals and has an assist to his name in 11 Premier League appearances this season.

Match Facts

• Aston Villa have won all of their last six matches.
• Arsenal now have eight clean sheets in 14 Premier League games this season.
• Only one of the last five fixtures between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Arsenal to win @10/11 BetMGM
• Goals under 3.5 @2/7 William Hill
• Viktor Gyokeres to score @9/4 Betway

Injury and Team News

Aston Villa will miss out on the services of Tyrone Mings as he is injured. Ross Barkley might also sit out due to fitness issues.

Kai Havertz, Gabriel and Leandro Trossard will not be in action for Arsenal as they are injured. William Saliba, Declan Rice and Cristhian Mosquera might also miss out due to their fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 205

Aston Villa won: 71

Arsenal won: 88

Draws: 46

Predicted Lineups

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Martinez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Onana; Guessand, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Raya (GK); White, Timber, Hincapie, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Eze; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs are in top form at the moment and are going to produce an intense outing. Arsenal are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Aston Villa in their upcoming Premier League clash.

Prediction: Villa 1-2 Arsenal

Telecast Details

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports

US: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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