Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Aston Villa vs Arsenal in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 GMT match.

• Fixture: Aston Villa vs Arsenal
• Date: Saturday, 06 December 2025
• Kick-off: 12:30 GMT
• Venue: Villa Park

Aston Villa come into this match with a strong run of form, having won four out of their last five games. Their attacking prowess was on full display in their recent 4-3 victory against Brighton, suggesting they could pose a significant threat to Arsenal's defence. With key players like Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers in fine form, Villa will look to exploit any weaknesses in the Arsenal backline.

Arsenal, on the other hand, have been solid but not spectacular, with two wins, two draws, and a loss in their recent outings. Their last match was a comfortable 2-0 win against Brentford, but they'll need to be more clinical if they want to overcome a confident Aston Villa side. The midfield battle between Declan Rice and Morgan Rogers could be crucial, and Arsenal will need to control the tempo to secure a positive result.

Aston Villa are in scintillating form, having won four of their last five matches. Their most recent victory was a thrilling 4-3 win against Brighton away from home, showcasing their ability to score goals and come from behind. This run of form will give them a huge boost in confidence as they prepare to face Arsenal. With such momentum, Villa will be looking to continue their winning streak and make a statement in this match.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 4-3 vs Brighton (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Wolves (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Leeds (A)
• Win: 4-0 vs Bournemouth (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Liverpool (A)

Arsenal have had a mixed bag of results recently, with two wins, two draws, and a loss in their last five games. Their latest match was a 2-0 home win over Brentford, which should give them some confidence going into this game.

However, the draws against Chelsea and Sunderland suggest they need to be more consistent if they want to challenge a team like Aston Villa, who are currently in top form. Arsenal will need to be at their best to secure a positive result here.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 2-0 vs Brentford (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Chelsea (A)

• Win: 4-1 vs Tottenham (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Sunderland (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Burnley (A)

The head-to-head record between Aston Villa and Arsenal has been closely contested recently. In their last five meetings, both teams have had their moments of success, with Arsenal winning twice, Aston Villa securing two victories and one game ending in a draw. The most recent encounter ended in a 2-2 draw, suggesting that these matches are often tight and unpredictable. Both teams will be looking to gain the upper hand in this fixture, given the competitive nature of their previous encounters.

Recent Premier League Results

• Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa (18 Jan 2025)

• Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal (24 Aug 2024)

• Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa (14 Apr 2024)

• Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal (09 Dec 2023)

• Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal (18 Feb 2023)

• Tyrone Mings (Hamstring) - Out

• Ross Barkley (Knock)- Doubt

• Gabriel Magalhães (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Leandro Trossard (Knock) - Doubt

• Kai Havertz (Knee) - Doubt

• William Saliba (Knock) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Bizot (GK), Cash (DF), Konsa (DF), Torres (DF), Maatsen (DF), Kamara (MF), Onana (MF), Guessand (MF), McGinn (MF), Rogers (MF), Watkins (AT)

Aston Villa are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Marco Bizot in goal and a back four of Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, and Ian Maatsen. The midfield duo of Boubacar Kamara and Amadou Onana will provide a solid base, allowing the attacking quartet of Evann Guessand, John McGinn, Morgan Rogers, and Ollie Watkins to push forward and create scoring opportunities.

• Predicted lineup: Raya (GK), White (DF), Mosquera (DF), Hincapié (DF), Calafiori (DF), Ødegaard (MF), Zubimendi (MF), Rice (MF), Saka (AT), Merino (AT), Eze (AT)

Arsenal are likely to deploy a 4-3-3 formation, with David Raya between the posts and a defensive line consisting of Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapié, and Riccardo Calafiori. The midfield trio of Martin Ødegaard, Martín Zubimendi, and Declan Rice will be crucial in controlling the game's tempo. Meanwhile, the attacking trio of Bukayo Saka, Mikel Merino, and Eberechi Eze will look to exploit any gaps in the Villa defence.

• Guessand vs Hincapié: Evann Guessand's pace and movement will test Piero Hincapié's defensive skills.
• Rogers vs Rice: Morgan Rogers' creativity will be up against Declan Rice's midfield control.
• Watkins (Aston Villa): Ollie Watkins' goal-scoring form makes him a key threat for Aston Villa.
• Ødegaard (Arsenal): Martin Ødegaard's playmaking ability is crucial for Arsenal's attacking moves.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal at 12:30 GMT on Saturday, 06 December 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal.

Ladbrokes is giving fans the ability to bet on various markets for Aston Villa vs Arsenal, including match betting, correct score and anytime scorer odds.

Ladbrokes brings you the most exciting offers to enhance your experience.

For the best Premier League outright predictions, explore our guide.

Odds and market details are accurate as of the time of publication.