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Form Analysis
Arsenal enters this match in outstanding form in the Premier League, winning 10 out of their last 11 EPL games in 2024. They’ve scored an impressive 38 goals and conceded only four during this remarkable run. Although they suffered a single home defeat to West Ham in December, they drew with Bayern Munich midweek in the Champions League, making their upcoming trip to the Allianz Arena challenging. In 11 of their 15 home games this season, there have been over 2.5 goals, with Arsenal netting 38 times and conceding 13.
Aston Villa, their opponents, boast the fourth-best away record in the league, amassing 25 points from 16 away matches. Despite heavy losses to top teams like Liverpool and Manchester City, Villa have secured wins against Tottenham and Chelsea on the road. In their last five away games, Villa has won three, drawn one, and lost one, with over 2.5 goals scored in four of those matches and both teams finding the net in four as well.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Lineups: Last Starting 11
Key Points:
- No team has scored more than Arsenal’s 75 goals in the Premier League this season. Villa are ranked fourth in that list with 66 goals in their 32 games.
- Four of Arsenal’s last five home games have seen over 2.5 goals scored. As have 10 of their last 12 games in the Premier League. They have won 10 of their last 11 EPL games.
- Nine of Aston Villa’s last 11 games in the EPL have seen Over 2.5 goals scored.
- Villa have scored 12 goals in their last five away games, winning three, drawing one and losing one.
- Villa were 1-0 winners when the teams met back in December at Villa Park. 12 of the last 17 games between the two have seen Over 2.5 goals scored.
Our prediction:
Despite Aston Villa’s previous victory against Arsenal, recent statistics indicate a challenging match for Unai Emery’s squad. Arsenal has displayed outstanding performance, scoring abundantly, conceding minimally, and winning 10 out of 11 Premier League games since the beginning of the year. While cup competitions have posed challenges for Arsenal both at home and away, they are likely to approach this match with confidence, especially considering their strong goal-scoring record. Our prediction for the Arsenal vs. Aston Villa game is an Arsenal victory with Over 2.5 Goals scored
