Aston Villa vs Arsenal Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Preview

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There’s going to be plenty of mid-week premier league action for fans on Tuesday night. One of those games will be played at the Villa Park as relegation-threatened Aston Villa host red-hot Arsenal. With kick-off slated for 19:15 GMT, fans will tune in to cheer their team for all three points.

Dean Smith’s side currently sit at 19th on the table, level on points with Bournemouth who have a superior goal difference, and just three points off 17th place Watford. With the record for the most goals scored among the bottom 5 teams, Aston Villa has shown their spark at different times this season. However, they haven’t been able to keep that same energy all through this campaign as they currently find themselves in a race to avoid the drop.

They're coming off the back of a disappointing draw against Everton on Thursday. Aston Villa suffered late heartbreak at the Goodison Park and remain in the relegation zone with two games left. Ezri Konsa put his team in front in the 72nd minute when he showed quick reactions in the box as he got on to the end of Conor Hourihane’s free-kick. However, the Toffies levelled with three minutes from time when Theo Walcott headed in from close range.

With regards to the Gunners, they’re heading into this game in sparkling form. In the last four games, they managed to acquire seven points. This record isn’t really what you’d expect from a team that is pulling off all the stops but judging by the fact that they played Liverpool, Tottenham, Leicester and Wolves, it’s safe to say that it’s a pretty decent run of form.

They’re coming off the back of an amazing performance at Wembley as Mikel Arteta overcame his former boss Pep Guardiola courtesy of a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang brace in the FA Cup semifinal. The Gabonese forward had missed a glorious chance as he shot straight at Ederson. He, however, made no mistake as he tucked in Nicola Pepe’s cross in the 19th minute to put his side in front. He then recorded his brace in the second half after he latched onto Kieran Tierney’s lofted pass and slotted it between Ederson’s legs. This victory means that Mikel Arteta has beaten Liverpool and Manchester City in the space of a couple of days. They currently are tenth and are looking to close the three-point gap on sixth place Wolves for Europa league qualification - just in case they lose in the FA Cup final since that’s a direct path to Europa League qualification.

Bjorn Engels, Tom Heaton and Wesley are all ruled out for the hosts. Danny Drinkwater is doubtful for the Villa. Arsenal has a slightly long injury list as Pablo Mari, Callum Chambers, Bernd Leno, Matteo Guendouzi and Gabriel Martinelli are all nursing injuries. Eddie Nketiah is back for the visitors after serving his three-match ban.

In the reverse match earlier in the season, we saw 5 goals as Arsenal ran out 3-2 winners. They also have a much better head-to-head record with eight wins in the previous nine against Aston Villa.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Prediction

We’re going to have a proper do-or-die encounter at the Villa Park as both teams are in desperate need of the three points. Aston Villa will be looking to use their home advantage to cause an upset. Arsenal, however, with their stunning run of results are well worth backing on Tuesday night.