Aston Villa FC vs Arsenal FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aston Villa FC vs Arsenal FC — Premier League at Villa Park.
- Aston Villa FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Arsenal FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dan Cook
- Referee Graham Scott
- Referee Chris Kavanagh
- Referee
- Referee Craig Pawson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul | Arsenal FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Jul | Everton FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Jul | Crystal Palace FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Jul | Manchester United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Jul | Liverpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Jun | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul | Aston Villa FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Jul | Manchester City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Jul | Liverpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Jul | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Jul | Leicester City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Jul | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Aston Villa FC | Arsenal FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #8 |
| 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)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Aston Villa FC are 11th (0 pts). Arsenal FC are 8th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC is underway.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Aston Villa FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' Aston Villa FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' It looks surprising Arsenal FC does not make any changes. Ezri Konsa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 25' The crowd applauds Ahmed El Mohamady as he leaves the pitch. Frederic Guilbert steps in for Aston Villa FC.
- 27' Brilliant from the ! Trezeguet makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 27.
- 32' Aston Villa FC have won 497 goals from 355 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 35' The referee calls foul for Lucas Torreira. He receives a Yellow card.
- 40' 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.
- 45' The 34-year-old Cedric has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' Granit Xhaka gets the nod from Arsenal FC. He replaces Lucas Torreira and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 56' John McGinn is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Aston Villa FC tonight.
- 60' A tactical swap from Arsenal FC — Nicolas Pepe on, David Luiz off on 60 minutes.
- 61' Poor challenge from Alexandre Lacazette. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 66' Aston Villa FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 71' The referee has no hesitation. Douglas Luiz is booked for Aston Villa FC — Yellow card on 71.
- 72' Aston Villa FC make a change. Mbwana Samatta trudges off to be replaced by Keinan Davis on 72 minutes.
- 73' A tactical swap from Aston Villa FC — Marvelous Nakamba on, Conor Hourihane off on 73 minutes.
- 78' A quiet spell here at Villa Park. Aston Villa FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 79' A change in the Arsenal FC ranks — Cedric exits the field as Joe Willock enters on 79.
- 80' Poor challenge from Sead Kolasinac. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 85' Both keepers have barely been tested. Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 87' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Matt Targett on 87 minutes.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Henri Lansbury. He replaces John McGinn on 90 minute.
- 90' Joe Willock catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- Arsenal FC will have plenty to reflect on. Aston Villa FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Aston Villa FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 40
- 18
- 15
- 27
- 10
- 14
-
7
John McGinn ↓ Henri Lansbury 90'
- 6
- 29
- 17
-
20
Mbwana Samatta ↓ Keinan Davis 72'
Bench
-
11
Marvelous Nakamba ↑ 73'
- 23
- 30
-
39
Keinan Davis ↑ 72'
-
8
Henri Lansbury ↑ 90'
- 25
- 21
-
24
Frederic Guilbert ↑ 25'
- 36
Coach
Dean Smith
Arsenal FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Lucas Torreira ↓ Granit Xhaka 46'
- 26
- 16
- 31
- 9
- 30
- 14
-
23
David Luiz ↓ Nicolas Pepe 60'
-
17
Cedric ↓ Joe Willock 79'
- 8
-
77
Bukayo Saka ↓ Kieran Tierney 60'
Bench
- 5
-
34
Granit Xhaka ↑ 46'
- 2
- 15
- 33
-
19
Nicolas Pepe ↑ 60'
-
3
Kieran Tierney ↑ 60'
-
28
Joe Willock ↑ 79'
- 57
Coach
Arteta
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ollie Watkins | 5 |
| John McGinn | 3 |
| Bukayo Saka | 2 |
| Thomas Partey | 2 |
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 2 |
| Gabriel Jesus | 2 |
| Martinelli | 2 |
| Gabriel Jesus | 1 |
Aston Villa FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.61
Aston Villa FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.55
Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 88% + Under — clean sheet likely 78%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Aston Villa FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.16
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 1.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 2.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 3.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
Aston Villa FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Arsenal FC
66%
Aston Villa FC or Arsenal FC
60%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aston Villa FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
34%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
15.4%
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 0
5.2%
0 – 2
4.2%
2 – 1
3.4%
1 – 2
3.1%
2 – 2
1.1%
3 – 0
1.1%
0 – 3
0.8%
3 – 1
0.7%
Asian Handicap — Aston Villa FC
| Handicap | Aston Villa FC covers | Push | Arsenal FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 6% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 21% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 19% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
58%
✓
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
55%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.