Aston Villa vs. Arsenal prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for Premier League match | Sporting News

Arsenal got off to a near-perfect start to their Premier League campaign as they downed Wolves 2-0 last time out, and they now see a step up in competition as the Gunners visit Aston Villa on Saturday in a primetime kickoff time.

Mikel Arteta saw goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka engineer a win last time out, but they now face a side that finished top four last season in surprising fashion.

Villa also got the 2024/25 season off to a winning start as they downed West Ham 2-1 thanks to Jhon Duran’s 79th-minute winner. New midfielder Amadou Onana scored just four minutes into his debut, and Duran sealed the three points with 11 minutes to go.

This match will be an early preview towards how each side stacks up in the coming top four and title chase.

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Aston Villa vs. Arsenal prediction, odds

• Moneyline lean: Arsenal (-120)
• Score prediction: Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal

Arsenal just simply looked more polished than Aston Villa in their opener. The Gunners were difficult to break down on the counter, save for a stretch midway through the second half, while Villa were in a back-and-forth battle against a West Ham side that is top-half quality but not much more.

Villa could absolutely get a result here, especially at home, but Arsenal are just more well-positioned this season to navigate the numerous fronts than Aston Villa, who will have to balance Premier League and Champions League.

Aston Villa vs. Arsenal match facts

• Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
• Kickoff Time: 5:30 p.m. local (12:45 p.m. ET / 9:45 a.m. PT)
• Location: Villa Park (Birmingham, England)
• Referee: Michael Oliver, VAR: Peter Bankes
• Last meeting: Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa (Apr. 14, 2024 | Premier League)

Aston Villa vs. Arsenal best bet

• Pick: Under 2.5 total goals
• Odds: +110 (BetMGM)

These two managers know each other well, and these two teams have a history of playing close matches. Three of the last five times these two teams have met, they went under the 2.5-goal total, and each of the last two, someone kept a clean sheet.

When two top goalkeepers match up, there’s always the chance that one or both of them stand on their head, and that’s exactly what we have here.

Aston Villa vs. Arsenal prop bet

• Pick: Ollie Watkins anytime goal scorer
• Odds: +250 (BetMGM)

The Aston Villa talisman had very little preseason action with his club, and it showed last weekend, as he had just 15 touches in 62 minutes against West Ham, barely involved at all. Unai Emery knows he will need his main striker if they are to beat Arsenal in two straight matches.

With another week of training, Watkins should be sharper in this coming match. He’s scored five goals in eight Premier League matches against Arsenal, including two of his last three.

Aston Villa vs. Arsenal live stream, TV channel

The Aston Villa vs. Arsenal match is the only Premier League game earmarked for television broadcast in the United States this weekend, slated for USA Network. That channel is available to stream on Fubo, who are offering a free trial for new users. The match is also available to stream on Peacock and NBC Sports app.

In Canada, the exclusive home for every single Premier League match is Fubo, where each match of the 2024/25 season is available to stream. For a limited time new Fubo subscribers in Canada can enjoy the award-winning Sports service for $79.97 $59.97 paid quarterly or $279.99 $224.97 paid annually. Enjoy every single Premier League match, Big Ten college sports, the NBA and WNBA and more.

Domestically in the UK, this match will be broadcast by Sky Sports television and streaming platforms.