Aston Villa vs Arsenal prediction and betting tips on December 9, 2023

Prediction on game Both teams to score - Yes

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Within the 16th round of the English Premier League, there will be a match between Arsenal and Aston Villa. The encounter will take place at Villa Park on Saturday, December 9th. The game is scheduled to begin at 18:30 Central European Time.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa continues to surprise the football community with their performances this season. The team has climbed to the third spot in the Premier League table, trailing league leaders Arsenal by just four points, with their upcoming clash scheduled for the weekend. Recently, under Unai Emery's guidance, they secured a confident victory over Manchester City at their home ground. Leon Bailey scored the only goal, and Villa did not allow City any chances in response.

Arsenal

Arsenal reclaimed the top spot in the Premier League after Manchester City's recent missteps. In the previous round, they snatched a victory against the resilient Luton in a thrilling match that ended 4-3 in Arsenal's favor.

The 'Gunners' have only lost one match, away against Newcastle. They've conceded a mere 14 goals, which, along with Newcastle and Liverpool, stands as the best defensive record in the league.

Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History

• Villa has won their last 14 matches at their home ground.
• Arsenal is on a four-game winning streak.
• Arsenal has won the last four head-to-head encounters.

Prediction

Villa employs a high defensive line, often posing difficulties for their opponents in constructing attacks. However, this strategy occasionally leads to conceded goals. I believe both teams will manage to score in this matchup.

Prediction on game Both teams to score - Yes

Odds: 1.61

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