- The Arsenal vs Aston Villa prediction article, breaks down form, key players and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The game will take place on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Emirates Stadium.
- Kick off set for 11:15pm EAT.
Arsenal will be looking for revenge against Aston Villa, who ended their 18-match unbeaten run, when they host them in their final fixture of 2025 this Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium.
It has been 24 days since former Arsenal coach Unai Emery guided his side to a narrow 2-1 victory over the title hopefuls in Birmingham, with Emiliano Buendia scoring a late winner.
Mikel Arteta’s squad now has a chance to return the favor against the Claret and Blue, who have been flying high this season. They arrive for this match on the back of 11 straight wins in all competitions.
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This fixture pits two title-seeking teams against each other, separated by just three points.
The Gunners currently lead the pack with 42 points- three ahead of Villa, who sit third with 39, and two above second-place Manchester City.
For Arsenal, three points would secure the top spot heading into the new year.
They enter this clash bolstered by a five-match winning run across all competitions, most recently a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion.
For Villa, three points would draw them level with Arsenal – their ultimate aim as they ride a wave of confidence, especially after a stirring comeback against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Ollie Watkins came off the bench to score a match-winning brace, canceling out Joao Pedro’s strike.
This sets up a highly intriguing encounter on Tuesday night, with both sides fully committed to securing the three points.
Here are the key details for the Arsenal vs Aston Villa match, along with some betting tips for your wager on SportPesa, which offers a variety of markets and instant payouts.
What time does Arsenal vs Aston Villa kick off?
The highly anticipated clash is set for Tuesday, December 30, at the Emirates Stadium, with kick-off at 11:15 PM EAT.
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Arsenal vs Aston Villa team news
Riccardo Calafiori was injured in the warm-up against Brighton & Hove Albion and is a doubt, while Jurrien Timber also missed that victory with a knock. His availability remains uncertain.
The Gunners will again be without Cristian Mosquera (ankle) and Ben White (hamstring). Max Dowman (ankle) is also unavailable.
Kai Havertz continues to train as he nears a return from a knee injury sustained in August, while the squad has been boosted by the return of Piero Hincapie and Gabriel.
Villa will be without Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara, who are both suspended after picking up their fifth bookings of the campaign against Chelsea.
Pau Torres has missed the last three league games with a calf issue.
Evan Guessand is at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Harvey Elliott has been ill. Tyrone Mings remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, and Ross Barkley is out with a knee problem.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Possible Lineups
- Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly; Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Gyokeres, Eze
- Aston Villa: Martinez; Bogarde, Konsa, Lindelof, Maatsen; Onana, Tielemans; McGinn, Buendia, Rogers; Watkins
Arsenal vs Aston Villa head-to-head record & current form
These sides have met 206 times, with Arsenal holding the upper hand (88 wins). Villa have 72 victories, with 46 draws.
The Gunners have lost three of their last five Premier League matches against Villa (W1 D1) and could see Villa complete a league double over them for the third time in six seasons (also in 2020-21 and 2023-24).
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Head-to-head record
- Total Meetings: 206
- Aston Villa Wins: 72
- Draws: 46
- Arsenal Wins: 88
Last five Premier League meetings
- Dec 06, 2025: Aston Villa 2–1 Arsenal
- Jan 18, 2025: Arsenal 2–2 Aston Villa
- Aug 24, 2024: Aston Villa 0–2 Arsenal
- Apr 14, 2024: Arsenal 0–2 Aston Villa
- Dec 09, 2023: Aston Villa 1–0 Arsenal
Current form in all competitions
- Aston Villa: WWWWWW
- Arsenal: LWWWWW
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Prediction and betting tips
Arsenal have won their final league game in four of the last five calendar years- the exception being a 2-1 defeat at Fulham on New Year’s Eve 2023.
Villa, meanwhile, have won their final league game in just two of the last 13 seasons.
Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last two away league games against Arsenal, winning 2-0 in April 2024 and drawing 2-2 in January last season.
Arsenal, at home and driven by revenge, enter this match as favorites to win and take all three points.
However, Aston Villa are a formidable force this season and cannot be underestimated. They are capable of delivering a thrilling performance and could very well leave with the victory.
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We expect goals in this match, so fans should anticipate a highly entertaining spectacle on Tuesday night.