Aston Villa vs Arsenal Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: December 6th, 2025 | Villa Park | Premier League | 12:30 (GMT)

It’s an all As alphabetical match up in the Premier League this weekend as league leaders Arsenal travel to Champions League pushing Aston Villa. Having both played on Wednesday night’s midweek action, this early kick off will be another challenge for Arsenal, as they face a Villa side balancing European and domestic football with ease, thanks to their strong squad depth. A win here for the Gunners will be a statement of intent as they look to extend the gap between those pursuing.

Key Betting Tip: Arsenal to Win at 1.85 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups

Aston Villa Predicted XI: Martinez (GK), Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Tielemans, McGinns, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins

Team News: Ross Barkley picked up a knock against Wolves last weekend as expected to be a miss for this game.

Arsenal Predicted XI: Raya (GK), Calafiori, Saliba, Hincapie, Timber, Rice, Zubimendi, Eze, Saka, Odegaard, Merino

Team News: Saliba should have recovered from the knock that forced him to miss the Chelsea game. Trossard will be absent due to a calf injury he picked up at the Bayern Munich match last week. Gabriel and Havertz continue to be absent.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Current League Standings

Aston Villa are currently 4th in the Premier League with 24 points (7W, 3D, 3L) from 13 games having scored 16 goals and conceded 11. Despite a slow start that saw them hovering above the relegation zone in the month of August, Unai Emery has sorted it out in Birmingham, as Villa now look to cement themselves in the top four.

Arsenal have been top of the league for the majority of the season, but will not want to let recent hauntings of title failures return in 2025/26. They have 30 points (9W, 3D, 1L) from 13 games, scoring 25 goals and conceding an impressive 7, the best defence in the league by far.

This preview is being written before Arsenal play Brentford and Aston Villa play Brighton on Wednesday evening, so league standings may have changed by then. There is a scenario where Villa could join the Gunners on 30 points if they win this weekend.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Head-to-Head Timeline

This pair have met 205 times in a history dating back 120 years. Arsenal have 88 victories, Villa have 71 victories, and there have been 46 draws. Villa got the better of Arsenal twice in the 2023/24 season, denting their title hopes. The only fixture played this year ended in a draw.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• January 2025: Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa (Premier League)
• August 2024: Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal (Premier League)
• April 2024: Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa (Premier League)
• December 2023: Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal (Premier League)
• February 2023: Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal (Premier League)

Recent Aston Villa and Arsenal Matches Analysis

Aston Villa Last 5 Matches:

• Aston Villa 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers (Premier League)
• Aston Villa 2-1 Young Boys (Europa League)
• Leeds United 1-2 Aston Villa (Premier League)
• Aston Villa 4-0 Bournemouth (Premier League)
• Aston Villa 2-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv (Europa League)

Arsenal Last 5 Matches:

• Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
• Arsenal 3-1 Bayern Munich (Champions League)
• Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)
• Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal (Premier League)
• Slavia Praha 0-3 Arsenal (Champions League)

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 46.7% confidence in an Arsenal win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Aston Villa vs Arsenal Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Arsenal to Win @ 1.85 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted an Arsenal win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Aston Villa vs Arsenal

Donyell Malen (Aston Villa): Malen has managed to keep Ollie Watkins out of the starting eleven in recent weeks, bagging a brace in Europe against Young Boys and an assist against Leeds in the Prem. The Dutchman has had a growing presence on the Villa squad throughout the calendar year, and with plenty of fixtures on the horizon, he is bound to get more opportunities.

Mikel Merino (Arsenal): The Gunner’s makeshift targetman has filled in during Viktor Gyokeres’ absence and has contributed in his last three Premier League games with two goals and one assist.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Match Facts

Broadcast Details: TNT Sports 1

Stadium Information: Villa Park, the traditional and historic home of Aston Villa FC, is located in Aston, Birmingham, England. This venerable ground was opened in 1897 and boasts one of the longest histories in English football, having hosted matches across three different centuries. Its current seating capacity is approximately 42,640 spectators, though plans are in place for a significant redevelopment of the North Stand, which would see the capacity increase to over 50,000. Villa Park is celebrated for its classic English design, including the famous Holte End, and it has been the site of more FA Cup semi-finals than any other stadium.

Referee: Peter Bankes (England)