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Arsenal FC vs Aston Villa FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Wed 31 Aug 2022 · 18:30 UTC Emirates Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Arsenal FC vs Aston Villa FCPremier League at Emirates Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Jones
  • Referee Darren England
  • Referee James Mainwaring
  • Referee Ian Hussin
  • Referee Craig Pawson
  • Referee Lee Betts

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Aston Villa FC H 2–1 W
20 Aug AFC Bournemouth A 3–0 W
13 Aug Leicester City FC H 4–2 W
05 Aug Crystal Palace FC A 2–0 W
22 May Everton FC H 5–1 W
16 May Newcastle United FC A 0–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Arsenal FC A 1–2 L
28 Aug West Ham United FC H 0–1 L
20 Aug Crystal Palace FC A 1–3 L
13 Aug Everton FC H 2–1 W
06 Aug AFC Bournemouth A 0–2 L
22 May Manchester City FC A 2–3 L

Season Stats

Arsenal FC Aston Villa FC
#8 Position #11
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

46% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Arsenal FC are 8th (0 pts). Aston Villa FC are 11th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Emirates Stadium that hosts another battle between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa FC.
  • 5' William Saliba is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Arsenal FC so far.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 13' Jacob Ramsey picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 18' It is a cagey affair so far. Arsenal FC in their trying to find a way past Aston Villa FC's compact .
  • 23' Aston Villa FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 28' A quiet spell here at Emirates Stadium. Aston Villa FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 30' Arsenal FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Gabriel Jesus on 30.
  • 31' A stunning finish from Gabriel Jesus — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 36' It looks like no one’s ball. Arsenal FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 39' A moment of madness from Martin Odegaard on 39 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Arsenal FC will be frustrated.
  • 44' Martinelli has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 18 cards already picked up this season.
  • 48' A meaty challenge results in booking for William Saliba on 48.
  • 53' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 54' Ezri Konsa is having his name booked by the referee on 54.
  • 59' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 64' Arsenal FC ring the changes. Ben White has done his job and it is now time for Takehiro Tomiyasu to step up.
  • 65' It is a substitution in Arsenal FC team. Ben White is replaced by Takehiro Tomiyasu on 65 minute.
  • 68' Controversy at the stadium! John McGinn argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 73' A tactical swap from Aston Villa FCPhilippe Coutinho on, Emiliano Buendia off on 73 minutes.
  • 74' Goal! Douglas Luiz scores his 21 goal in 199 matches.
  • 77' What composure from Martinelli! The Brazil international strokes it home. 3-1.
  • 81' Emile Smith Rowe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Martin Odegaard at the 81 minute mark.
  • 83' Time for substitution for Aston Villa FC. Boubacar Kamara is replaced by Danny Ings.
  • 88' The crowd applauds Bukayo Saka as he leaves the pitch. Rob Holding steps in for Arsenal FC.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Arsenal FC players.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.17 Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.61 Aston Villa FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 73% + Under — clean sheet likely 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Arsenal FC53% Draw30% Aston Villa FC17%
Actual: Arsenal FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes33% 0% No67%
Avg goals/match: 1.78
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 81%
19%
± 1.5 53%
47%
± 2.5 27%
73%
± 3.5 11%
89%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Arsenal FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Aston Villa FC
47%
Arsenal FC or Aston Villa FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Arsenal FC31% Draw57% Aston Villa FC12%
Actual: Arsenal FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.4%
1 – 0
18.5%
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 0
11%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
4.2%
1 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
2.9%
3 – 1
2.8%
2 – 2
2.2%
4 – 0
1.3%

Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC

Handicap Arsenal FC covers Push Aston Villa FC covers
-2.5 7% 93%
-2 7% 14% 79%
-1.5 21% 79%
-1 21% 27% 52%
-0.5 48% 52%
+0.5 83% 17%
+1 83% 13% 4%
+1.5 96% 4%
+2 96% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
55%
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
32%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.