Aston Villa vs Arsenal Prediction & Picks - Premier League
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by Bradley Gibbs | in Premier League Picks
After making a shocking start to the new campaign, losing heavily on the south coast, the Villans return home, where they'll be hoping to give their fans something to smile about for the first time this season. Unfortunately, Unai Emery's men may find it hard to bounce back sharply given that they're up against the defending champions, who've made a strong start to the season.
From a betting point of view, 'Christos Tzolis 1+ Shots on Target' appeals massively at odds of -159 (= 61.4% implied probability). Given that we saw the Greek player register two shots on target last week, coupled with the fact that he's strong on the break, odds of -159 look generous. Aston Villa looked all over the place defensively during the first round of EPL games, which suggests that someone of Tzolis' quality is more likely to work the keeper than the early odds suggest.
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2
|
15 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +5 |
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16
|
5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 |
Aston Villa and Arsenal Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 23, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 15, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 12, 2026 - UEFA Super Cup
Aug 7, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 4, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 1, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 7, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 28, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
May 15, 2026 - Premier League
May 7, 2026 - Europa League
May 3, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 19, 2026 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 23, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 15, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 12, 2026 - UEFA Super Cup
Aug 4, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 1, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 25, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 21, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 16, 2026 - Community Shield
Aug 12, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 9, 2026 - Emirates Cup
Aug 5, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 1, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 21, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 16, 2026 - Community Shield
Aug 12, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 9, 2026 - Emirates Cup
Aug 5, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
May 18, 2026 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 1, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
May 30, 2026 - Champions League
May 24, 2026 - Premier League
May 10, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 29, 2026 - Champions League
Apr 19, 2026 - Premier League
Aston Villa against Arsenal : Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
17 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Dec 30, 2025 - Premier League
Dec 6, 2025 - Premier League
Jan 18, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 24, 2024 - Premier League
Apr 14, 2024 - Premier League
Dec 9, 2023 - Premier League
Aston Villa against Arsenal Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
M. Bizot
DefenderA. Wan-Bissaka
M. Ruggeri
T. Mings
MidfielderL. Lynch
L. Bogarde
ForwardA. Garnacho
Alysson
T. Abraham
K. Arrizabalaga
DefenderP. Hincapie
E. Konsa
E. Eze
B. Guimaraes
M. Zubimendi
M. Merino
N. Madueke
V. Gyokeres
Missing players
A. Onana
J. Manzambi
ForwardB. Madjo
J. Timber
W. Saliba
Most goals and assists
Aston Villa
Arsenal
N. Jackson
(2 Goals)
B. Saka
(3 Goals)
J. McGinn
(2 Assists)
, 
J. Manzambi
(2 Assists)
D. Rice
(3 Assists)
Aston Villa - Arsenal Key Points
- Christos Tzolis took no less than four shots during Arsenal's first EPL game of the season.
- Christos Tzolis is currently Arsenal's top player in terms of shots and shots on target per 90 minutes.
- Christos Tzolis registered not one but two shots on target against Coventry last weekend.
- Christos Tzolis has a career average of 1.37 shots on target per 90 minutes.
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Our Aston Villa vs Arsenal Prediction
The way in which Christos Tzolis has begun life in an Arsenal shirt points towards him doing some serious damage against an Aston Villa team that easily delivered the worst defensive performance out of all EPL teams during the opening weekend. Tzolis is speedy on the break, and he's no stranger to getting shots off either, shooting four times last week, hitting the target twice.
Off the back of a strong effort in the Community Shield too, Arsenal's new signing is well worth betting on to register a shot on target at generous-looking odds of -159. Really, he should be priced at -200, so take advantage while you can.
Our Aston Villa vs Arsenal Pick: Christos Tzolis 1+ Shots on Target.
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