Aston Villa vs Arsenal predictions: Premier League tips & 28/1 Bet Builder

Arsenal head to Villa Park looking to build on an impressive start to their Premier League title defence. The Gunners followed their Community Shield victory over Manchester City with a comfortable opening-night win against Coventry.

Aston Villa need a response after a big defeat at Brighton, while Unai Emery must reshape a depleted side without the suspended Joao Gomes. Ladbrokes’ match preview includes our score prediction, predicted line-ups and a four-leg Bet Builder.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal match details

• Fixture: Aston Villa vs Arsenal

• Competition: Premier League

• Date: Monday, August 31, 2026

• Kick-off: 20:00 BST

• Venue: Villa Park

• UK TV: Sky Sports

Our prediction: Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal

Aston Villa vs Arsenal predicted line-ups

Aston Villa

Our predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Suzuki / Cash, Lindelof, Mings, Maatsen / Kamara, Barkley / McGinn, Buendia, Garnacho / Hemmings

Arsenal

Our predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya / White, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori / Odegaard, Rice, Lewis-Skelly / Saka, Havertz, Tzolis

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Bet Builder

Ladbrokes shares their Aston Villa vs Arsenal Bet Builder ahead of Monday night’s Premier League meeting, which is coming in at 28/1.

• Leg 1 - Arsenal to win

• Leg 2 - Kai Havertz to score

• Leg 3 - Christos Tzolis 2+ shots on target

• Leg 4 - Matty Cash to be carded

Arsenal to win

Arsenal have opened the campaign with successive 3-0 victories over Man City and Coventry. Mikel Arteta’s side have looked sharp at both ends, while Villa conceded four first-half goals at Brighton and lost Gomes to a red card. Arsenal’s stronger form and the hosts’ absences across the pitch make the away win our opening leg.

Kai Havertz to score

Kai Havertz has started Arsenal’s two competitive matches through the middle and scored in both, heading home against Manchester City before opening the scoring against Coventry. Villa conceded four times inside 31 minutes at Brighton and struggled to contain attacks from wide areas. With Arsenal’s wingers creating chances around him, Havertz is backed to find the net again.

Christos Tzolis 2+ shots on target

Christos Tzolis has quickly become a major part of Arsenal’s attack. The summer signing supplied two assists against Man City, then attempted two shots on target and contributed to the opening two goals against Coventry. Villa’s defensive display at Brighton offers him encouragement, although the two-shots-on-target line demands another productive performance rather than merely a repeat of his league debut.

Matty Cash to be carded

Matty Cash was booked in Villa’s 4-0 defeat at Brighton and collected nine Premier League yellow cards last season. The right-back is set to operate in the same channel as Tzolis, whose direct running has already troubled City and Coventry. That individual contest could get feisty.

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