Aston Villa (18-8-6) travel to face off against Arsenal (22-4-5) on Sunday, April 14th. This match will be played at Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal is coming off a win in their previous match, while Aston Villa played to a draw vs. Arsenal. The match is scheduled for 11:30 AM ET.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal

Aston Villa Is Coming Off A Draw

Aston Villa played host to Brentford FC in their most recent match, with the final score ending in a 3-3 draw. This match finished with a total of six goals, and going into the match, the over/under line was 2.5 goals.

Despite playing at home, Aston Villa wasn’t able to pull out the win, with the money line payout for a draw being +225. The offensive attack was led by Ollie Watkins, who scored two times on his two total shots.

Overall, Aston Villa took 11 shots and three shots on goal. Watkins was one of three players to find the net, with Morgan Rogers also scoring. As a club, Aston Villa had 11 corner kicks.

As Aston Villa prepares for their match against Arsenal, they are looking to bounce back after a tough loss to Manchester City. Overall, Aston Villa has been solid this season, sitting in 5th place in the EPL. They have been strong at home, going 11-3-2, but have struggled a bit on the road, going just 7-5-4. Over their last seven matches, Aston Villa has gone 3-2-2, including a draw against 7th-ranked West Ham United and a loss to 4th-ranked Tottenham Hotspur. Following this match against Arsenal, Aston Villa will return home to take on AFC Bournemouth on April 21st.

Arsenal Is Coming Off A Win

Arsenal picked up a 3-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. This win came on the road, and they were heavy favorites, despite playing away from home, with a money line of -206. The three combined goals jumped past the over/under line of 2.5 goals.

On offense, Arsenal was led by Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz, who each scored one time apiece. Havertz also picked up an assist, as did Saka, with the club finishing with two total assists. Overall, Arsenal scored their three goals on seven shots on goal and 20 total shots.

David Raya had a clean sheet and made two saves, and the Arsenal defense blocked five shots while intercepting seven passes. Brighton & Hove Albion took a total of 10 shots, and they finished the match with eight corner kicks.

Through 31 matches, Arsenal has a record of 22-4-5, putting them in first place in the EPL. They have won two straight matches and are 2-0-1 in their last three. Overall, they have been favored in 28 of their matches, going 21-4-3 in those contests. At home, they have been dominant, going 12-1-2. Following this match vs. Aston Villa, they will be on the road vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC on April 20th. In the standings, they are tied with Liverpool at 71 points, with Manchester City just one point behind.

Aston Villa Offense Breakdown

Aston Villa has been one of the most efficient teams in the EPL this season, as they are fifth in the league in goals scored at 2.0 per match. They are also seventh in shots on goal, and have taken fewer shots on goal than their season average in five straight matches. Ollie Watkins is the top scorer for Aston Villa and is second in the EPL with 18 goals scored. He also leads the team in shots on goal, which is third in the EPL.

Arsenal Offense Breakdown

The Arsenal attack has been potent this season, scoring the second-most goals in the EPL at 2.3 per match. They have also been efficient, as their 87.1% passing percentage is fourth in the league. Bukayo Saka has been their top scorer, finding the net 14 times, which is 10th in the EPL. He also leads the club in shots on goal, which is 15th in the league. Arsenal has had more corners than their opponents in 77.4% of their matches, which is third in the EPL.

Aston Villa Defense Breakdown

Over their last seven matches, Aston Villa’s defense has struggled, allowing 2.3 goals per match. This includes giving up four goals to Manchester City and three goals to Brentford FC. Overall, they are 7th in the EPL, allowing 1.5 goals per match. Keeper Emiliano Martínez is 7th in the EPL with seven clean sheets, and he is 12th in saves with 81. Villa is 8th in blocked shots and 19th in interceptions.

Arsenal Defense Breakdown

Thanks to David Raya and the Arsenal defense, the Gunners have the best goals-allowed average in the EPL at 0.8. Raya leads the league with 12 clean sheets and has 37 saves on the season. Over their last three matches, Arsenal has not allowed a goal, including a shutout against the top-scoring offense in the league, Manchester City. Overall, the Gunners are 3rd in blocked shots and 16th in interceptions. They are also 11th in fouls committed.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Prediction

Given that Arsenal comes in with the EPL’s top-ranked defense, we have them taking down Aston Villa by a score of 3-1. This season, Arsenal has been one of the top offensive clubs in terms of both shots on goal and shooting percentage. Our projections have Leandro Trossard as the top projected goal scorer for Arsenal, while Ollie Watkins has the best chance to score for Aston Villa.

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