Match preview

Arsenal (2nd, 12 pts) host Aston Villa (16th, 4 pts) at Emirates Stadium on Saturday 17 April, kick-off 15:00.

Arsenal are in excellent form, having won 4 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 8, conceded 4). Aston Villa are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 4, conceded 9).

The last league meeting, in August 2026, finished Aston Villa 0–1 Arsenal.

Varless AI expects around 1.9 goals for Arsenal and 0.8 for Aston Villa, making Arsenal 64% to win, the draw 22% and Aston Villa 14%.