On Sunday, Arsenal host Aston Villa for Matchday 8 of the Premier League. Arsenal wants to follow up with a 2nd success in a row. Aston Villa is hoping to show a reaction.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Soccer Betting Tips – Premier League
Disappointing 8th in the Premier League last year, Arsenal saved their season by winning the FA Cup last August, qualifying for the group stage of the Europa League. This season, the Gunners are showing some irregularity at the moment. 9th in the standings, they have a record of 4 wins and 3 defeats. After the international break, the London formation chained 2 losses to Manchester City (1-0) and against Leicester (0-1). Last weekend, Arsenal resumed its march forward with this important success brought back from Manchester United (0-1).
Very close to relegation last year, Aston Villa finished with 1 small point ahead of the red zone. Much more consistent at the start of the season, the Birmingham-based team are currently 8th in the Premier League. The Villans surprised observers by winning their first 4 league games. Since then, they have appeared less convincing. Aston Villa remains in effect on 2 losses conceded against the promoted Leeds (0-3) and against Southampton last weekend (3-4).
The workforce for Arsenal vs Aston Villa
The Arsenal coach still has to deal with the defections of substitutes Holding, Pablo Mari and Martinelli, injured. In contrast, important defenders David Luiz and Holding were expected to return on Thursday. Satisfied with his men last weekend, Arteta should renew his confidence in midfielders Partey and Elneny and forwards Willian, Aubameyang and Lacazette.
For Aston Villa, the long-time absent goalkeeper Heaton, the substitute defender Hause, the winger recruited this summer from Lyon Bertrand Traoré and the Brazilian striker Wesley fill the ranks of the infirmary. The Villans have conceded 7 goals in the last 2 days. Winger and captain Grealish and goalscorer Watkins are available.
The key point for the match Arsenal vs Aston Villa
This meeting will be played behind closed doors.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Soccer Betting Picks
Less well for 2 games, Aston Villa can line up the third setback against Arsenal this Sunday. Arsenal victory!
Betting Picks: Arsenal
Odds: 1.72
