Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Predictions, odds & betting tips

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Arsenal hope to bounce back from their 2-0 defeat at home to Liverpool when they take on Aston Villa on Saturday.

The Gunners are still in fourth place and are looking to strengthen their hold on a Champions League spot with a win against Steven Gerrard's men.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had some complaints about his side having to play three games in less than a week, but he promised on Wednesday that his side would be raring to go against Villa.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal latest odds

Arsenal are favourites to win the Premier League match at Villa Park, with bet365 offering them at 13/10 (2.3).

Aston Villa, on the other hand, are available at 21/10 (3.1) and a draw is offered at 12/5 (3.4).

Aston Villa vs Arsenal first goalscorer

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette is 5/1 (6.0) to open the scoring in this game with his fifth Premier League goal of the season.

Aston Villa's Danny Ings is available to net the first goal at 6/1 (7.0), as is Gunners forward Eddie Nketiah.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal preview

Aston Villa saw a three-game winning run come to an end last week when they were beaten by West Ham.

Steven Gerrard will be hoping for a response from his side, who now sit ninth in the table.

It is Arsenal who are dealing with most pressure heading into this game, however, as they look to hold on to fourth place.

They sit one point above Manchester United, but have two games in hand.

The Gunners may be weighed down by fatigue at Villa Park, however, as this game comes just three days after their defeat against Liverpool and is their third match in six days.

Nevertheless, Mikel Arteta may have a full team to choose from as Takehiro Tomiyasu may be ready to return to action at Villa Park.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal tips & predictions

With a presumably tired but motivated Arsenal coming up against an Aston Villa side looking to bounce back from defeat, goals can be expected in this match and you can get odds of 4/5(1.8) for over 2.5 goals.

Odds correct at the time of writing. 18+. begambleaware.org

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