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Published 13:50 5 Dec 2025 GMT
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It's the 15th matchweek of the season and the two most in-form sides in the league are set to go face-to-face at Villa Park!
In the last six matches, Aston Villa have won 5/6 matches, accumulating 15 points in the process!
Arsenal too, are on top of their game. They have picked up 14 points in their last six, winning four and drawing two.
In the league, they haven't tasted defeat since the late Dominik Szoboszlai winner when at Anfield in August. They sit high-flying at the top of the table, five points clear of Man City in 2nd place.
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Mikel Arteta's side have also been red hot in-front of goal, scoring in 24 of their last 25 Premier League games. Bagging 27 in the league so far this season, only City have managed more with 32.
Aston Villa too, have been scoring at a flowing rate. Winning 4-3 at Brighton and putting 4 past Bournemouth at VP too, Unai Emery's side have really hit form, sitting now 3rd in the league.
With a win, they can go just three points behind Arsenal, who top the table.
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Who are the favourites in Aston Villa v Arsenal?
Arsenal are favourites for the clash at 19/20 odds, which is an implied probability of 54%.
The Draw is 5/2, which is an implied probability of 24%.
Aston Villa are 10/3 to win, which is an implied probability of 23%.
| Result | Odds | Implied Probability |
| Aston Villa | 10/3 | 23% |
| Draw | 5/2 | 24% |
| Arsenal | 19/20 | 54% |
Saturday’s meeting will be the 205th time the teams have met in their history. Aston Villa have won 71, the two sides have drawn 46 times and Arsenal have won 88 times.
In recent years, Liverpool have had the better of Villa, not losing to their West Midlands opponents since the famous 7-2 thrashing in October 2020.
| Date | Score | Competition |
| 18th February 2023 | Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 9th December 2023 | Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 14th April 2024 | Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa | Premier League |
| 24th August 2024 | Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 18th January 2025 | Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa | Premier League |
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