Date of Tips: 04/12/2025
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Aston Villa FC
v Arsenal FC 
Villa Park
Premier League Matchday 15 
06-12-2025 12:30
Aston Villa Form
Arsenal Form
Aston Villa welcome Arsenal to Villa Park on Saturday in a Premier League clash, with both sides coming off confident wins. It’s a tricky one to call, so our Aston Villa vs Arsenal prediction dives into the fine margins that separate the two teams right now — including team news, potential lineups, recent form, and of course our top betting tips.
Aston Villa arrive in superb form, riding a wave of six straight league wins and fresh off a wild 4-3 victory over Brighton. With their attack humming and their defensive record strengthening—only four goals conceded in their last six—Unai Emery has reason to feel confident.
Emiliano Martínez withdrew during warm-up last time out, so Marco Bizot is expected to keep his place in goal if needed. Lucas Digne is pushing for a return at left-back, while Donyell Malen’s goal-scoring spark gives Emery a welcome selection headache. John McGinn or Youri Tielemans could drop into the central attacking role depending on the approach, and Ollie Watkins’ refreshed scoring touch is massive heading into this one.
The big absentee remains Tyrone Mings.
Arsenal are dealing with their own injury cloud. William Saliba, Gabriel, Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz remain out, while Cristhian Mosquera picked up a knock against Brentford. Declan Rice limped off late with a calf issue, making his status uncertain—and that’s a major storyline.
Still, Arsenal’s depth showed its value as Mikel Arteta rotated heavily and still produced a strong 2-0 win. Mikel Merino continues to shine, Bukayo Saka remains a game-changer whether starting or coming on, and the full-back pairing of Riccardo Calafiori and Ben White looks stable.
Merino may keep the striker role, with Viktor Gyökeres available if Arteta wants a more traditional centre-forward.
Bizot; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Onana; Malen, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins.
Raya; White, Timber, Hincapié, Calafiori; Rice, Zubimendi; Saka, Ødegaard, Eze; Merino.
You can expect a tense, tactical game with both sides leaning on their strengths. Aston Villa’s home record is exceptional, while Arsenal’s improved away performances still carry occasional inconsistency. With both teams regularly finding the net, goals feel likely—but not necessarily a one-sided scoreline.
Key things to keep in mind:
A tight, competitive match seems the safest expectation.
Here’s what I think: Arsenal’s structure and ball control travel well, but Villa’s form, pressure, and home crowd are serious weapons. Villa look fearless right now, and they won’t hesitate to take the game to Arsenal.
Still, Arsenal’s midfield craft and wide-area quality tend to produce at least one big moment. Add in Villa’s tendency to play with risk, and a score draw feels logical.
Match Prediction: Draw. Bet with bet365.
Prediction: 1–1
Villa have enough firepower to break through, and Arsenal rarely finish a match without creating something late. Everything suggests a deadlock.
Correct Score Prediction: Aston Villa 1-1 Arsenal. Bet with bet365.
Over/Under Prediction: Under 3.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
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Each selection aligns with recent form and the tactical setup of both sides.
Bet Builder Tip: Both teams to score, under 3.5 goals, and Ollie Watkins to score anytime. Bet with bet365.
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It’s close, but a draw looks likely based on form and injuries.
He’s hit form again and will get chances, especially with Rogers and Malen supplying him.
They can, but Villa’s aggressive attack will test them more than Brentford did.
Expect goals, but not a huge scoreline—something around 1–1 or 2–1 either way.
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