18th February 2023 – 13:30, Villa Park, Birmingham
Aston Villa and Arsenal will open Saturday’s action of the Premier League 24th round. Neither team has played well lately, and they will be looking to improve their performances.
Aston Villa Preview & Team News
Aston Villa will be hoping to bounce back here following a 3-1 Premier League loss in their previous game against Manchester City. It was their second straight defeat, but they stayed safe in the middle of the table. It’s been a rare occasion in recent games that Aston Villa has kept a clean sheet. The facts show that Aston Villa has been scored against in 5 of their previous six clashes, letting in 11 goals in the process. Let’s find out whether or not that trend will be continued into this next match. Bertrand Traoré (Knee Injury) and Diego Carlos (Achilles tendon rupture) aren’t available for Aston Villa manager Unai Emery.
Arsenal Preview & Team News
Following on from being defeated in their last game at the hands of Manchester City in Premier League action, Arsenal and their traveling supporters will be hoping that they can get a better result in this one. The Gunners picked up just a point in the previous three rounds and let the defending champions catch them on the top of the table. The stats don’t lie, and Arsenal has been scored against in 5 of their last six matches, conceding eight goals in total. At the back, Arsenal has been far from perfect. Arsenal failed to win in four consecutive games, and while it was expected to happen at some point, we think that they will not afford more defeats. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has some current player fitness concerns. Mohamed Elneny (Knee Injury) and Gabriel Jesus (Knee Injury) won’t be making appearances.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
It is a crucial part of the season for Arsenal, and they need to return to the winning track to stay in the title race. We believe the Gunners will show their character and get back home with three vital points.
Goals Market Prediction
Both teams have been involved in many high-scoring matches this season, and that trend should be preserved in this encounter. That’s why we think this clash will go over a 2.5 margin.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal
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