Round 2 - Premier League
Aston Villa FC VS Arsenal FC
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31 August, 2026
Overview:
Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC, round 2, with Arsenal entering as the stronger side on current overall level but Aston Villa carrying meaningful home advantage.
Recent H2H results: Arsenal edge recent meetings
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of Arsenal FC.
Arsenal are likely to control more of the ball, while Aston Villa may look to attack quickly after recoveries and exploit space in transition. The result may hinge on whether Villa can withstand sustained Arsenal pressure and make set pieces count.
Arsenal's superior attacking output and overall squad strength slightly outweigh Aston Villa's home advantage, making an away win the most likely outcome, though a draw remains plausible if Villa stay compact and efficient.
Last Update: 27-07-2026
Stats:
| Aston Villa FC | Arsenal FC |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.52 | 1.79 |
| Win Probability | |
| 27.8 | 45.8 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 26 | 7 | 5 | 85 |
| 2 | Man City | 23 | 9 | 6 | 78 |
| 3 | Man United | 20 | 11 | 7 | 71 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 19 | 8 | 11 | 65 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 17 | 9 | 12 | 60 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 13 | 18 | 7 | 57 |
| 7 | Sunderland | 14 | 12 | 12 | 54 |
| 8 | Brighton Hove | 14 | 11 | 13 | 53 |
| 9 | Brentford | 14 | 11 | 13 | 53 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 14 | 10 | 14 | 52 |
| 11 | Fulham | 15 | 7 | 16 | 52 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 14 | 7 | 17 | 49 |
| 13 | Everton | 13 | 10 | 15 | 49 |
| 14 | Leeds United | 11 | 14 | 13 | 47 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 11 | 12 | 15 | 45 |
| 16 | Nottingham | 11 | 11 | 16 | 44 |
| 17 | Tottenham | 10 | 11 | 17 | 41 |
| 18 | West Ham | 10 | 9 | 19 | 39 |
| 19 | Burnley | 4 | 10 | 24 | 22 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 11 | 24 | 20 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Haaland | MCI | NOR | 36 | 27 | 8 |
| T. Rodrigues | BRE | BRA | 38 | 22 | 1 |
| A. Semenyo | MCI | GHA | 37 | 17 | 4 |
| O. Watkins | AVL | ENG | 37 | 16 | 3 |