Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Lineups, Team News, and Prediction

Top of the table Arsenal will host third-placed Aston Villa in a highly anticipated Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 3:15 PM ET. With just three points separating the two sides, this match promises to be a thrilling encounter.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa Form

The Gunners are currently sitting at the summit of the league standings. In their last match, they secured a narrow 2-1 victory at home against Brighton, extending their unbeaten run to 14 of their last 15 Premier League matches, Aston Villa being the only team to beat them in that span. Arsenal have also won their last three Premier League matches by a single goal margin.

Aston Villa, meanwhile, are enjoying a sensational run of form, having won their last eight Premier League matches. The Villains also secured a 2-1 away win against Chelsea in their most recent game. Like Arsenal, the visitors have been winning games narrowly, with a one-goal margin in their last seven league victories.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa Head to Head

The most recent encounter between these two teams saw Aston Villa emerge victorious with a 2-1 win at Villa Park earlier this month.

Looking at the head-to-head record over the last six meetings, Aston Villa holds a slight edge with three wins compared to Arsenal's two, with one match ending in a draw.

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Arsenal vs Aston Villa Odds

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Arsenal vs Aston Villa Probable Lineups

Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Raya; Calafiori, Hincapié, Saliba, Timber; Rice, Zubimendi; Trossard, Ødegaard, Saka; Gyökeres

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martínez; Maatsen, Lindelöf, Konsa, Bogarde; Tielemans, Onana; Rogers, Buendía, McGinn; Watkins

Arsenal vs Aston Villa Team News

Arsenal are dealing with several injury concerns. Ben White, Kai Havertz, Cristhian Mosquera, and Max Dowman are all sidelined due to injury. Defenders Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori are doubtful after missing the win against Brighton.

Aston Villa will be without Tyrone Mings and Ross Barkley, who are both injured. Pau Torres is doubtful for the match. Evann Guessand is unavailable due to international duty, while Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara are both suspended.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa Match Facts

• Arsenal have seen over 2.5 goals in 14 of their last 15 home matches against Aston Villa in all competitions.
• Arsenal are undefeated in 14 of their last 15 matches in the Premier League.
• Aston Villa have won their last 8 matches in the Premier League.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Aston Villa's last 5 games in the Premier League.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa

Despite Aston Villa's impressive form, Arsenal's home advantage and their need to maintain their lead at the top of the table should see them secure a narrow victory. The Gunners are unbeaten at home across all competitions this season. The match forecast suggests that Arsenal will control the game in the opposition's half and could score from a set-piece situation.

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