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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

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