Pass accuracy: 81% - 88%
Accurate passes: 273 - 465
Total passes: 339 - 530
88%
(465/530)
39
Ball Possession (%)
61
Additional Information
Referee:Jarred Gillett
Stadium:Villa Park (Birmingham)
Weather:Gloomy, +16°C
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Based on last 50 matches in "England. Premier League", up to 08/31/2026
To build a prediction for the Aston Villa - Arsenal match, scheduled for 31 August 2026, several key factors could influence the outcome. Aston Villa have played 50 matches, in which they won 27 of them, drew 8 times and lost 15 matches. Arsenal, having played 50 matches, won 32 times, drew 12 matches and lost 6 defeats. In the league, Aston Villa average 1.5 goals scored per game and 1.3 conceded. Arsenal average 1.8 scored and 0.8 conceded. These sides last met on 29 December 2025 at Arsenal's ground, where the home side came out on top.
I don’t rule out a 1-1 draw, but Arsenal are currently in excellent form. I think the odds are very interesting, and this will be another Arsenal win. They are real favorites. Aston Villa are also not at their best right now: a new goalkeeper and a weak defense. In short, this is not the same Aston ... Show more
Arsenal will make it clear from the start of the season to all of English football that winning the trophy that season was no accident, but the result of strong spirit and determination. However, let us focus on something completely different: Aston Villa may still be recovering from their summer ho... Show more
Unai Emery is forced to build a new team after losing his leaders. The start of the season showed that the Birmingham side have serious problems. The Gunners, on the other hand, have no problems, and the team works like an orchestra.
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Motivation
In 8 out of 11 last matches involving Aston Villa (home) and Arsenal (away), a draw was recorded in the second half.
2nd Half - X2.86
In 6 out of last 7 home matches, Aston Villa scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)2.45
Aston Villa concedes under 2 goals in 18 out of last 23 home matches.
IT2U (1.5)2.42
Arsenal does not concede in 7 out of 10 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.145
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Arsenal won the first half.
1st Half - W21.98
In 8 out of 11 last matches involving Aston Villa (home) and Arsenal (away), at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.9
In 6 out of 7 last matches involving Aston Villa, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)1.8
Aston Villa does not lose at homeby more than 1 goal in 21 out of 23 last matches.
H1 (+1.5)1.62
In 7 out of 8 last matches, Aston Villa concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.57
In 14 out of 17 last matches, Arsenal scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.57
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the starting lineup, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several players from the first team. Several more Arsenal players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Джарред Джиллетт (Australia). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 362 yellow cards (averaging 3.6 per match) and 11 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 26% of matches (26 out of 100).