Aston Villa vs. Arsenal Prediction & Odds: Premier League Betting Preview for Dec. 6

The Premier League leaders could be in trouble, as my Aston Villa vs. Arsenal prediction breaks down how the hosts can cut into the Gunners’ lead at Villa Park on Saturday. 

Arsenal are the clear favorite to win, with odds of -111 at bet365, but my Premier League best bets explain why it’s foolish to overlook an Aston Villa side that’s surged into third place on the heels of an impressive run of form. The action starts at 7:30 a.m. ET on Saturday on USA Network.

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Draw (+250) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Arsenal will aim to pull away from the pack with a statement win on the road, but all signs are pointing to Aston Villa putting up a strong challenge and possibly extending the North London team’s winless run away from home to three games.

Aston Villa fought back from a two-goal deficit to beat Brighton 4-3 in their midweek game, while Arsenal maintained their five-point lead atop the Premier League table with a 2-0 win over Brentford.

While Arsenal’s attack is too good to be silenced, their defense could struggle Saturday if they’re forced to play another game without their starting center-backs, Gabriel and William Saliba. Assuming both are still out, I’m backing both teams to score.

High-flying Villa to test Arsenal’s defense

Aston Villa have been on a tear since their slow start to the season, winning eight of their last 10 games. They’ve been especially impressive at home, where they’ve won five straight while keeping three clean sheets.

Aston Villa’s attack has also been on the upswing of late, scoring 11 goals in their last four matches. Aston Villa, who are six points behind Arsenal, haven’t failed to score at home since August.

You can find the best odds for a draw at bet365, where a winning $10 bet delivers a profit of $25 at +250 odds.

Score prediction: Aston Villa 1, Arsenal 1

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Eberechi Eze vs. Aston Villa’s defense

With Eberechi Eze expected to return to the starting squad after getting a short rest against Brentford, we’re targeting the Arsenal midfielder to be aggressive and test Aston Villa’s backline.

It’s hard to imagine Eze will be kept quiet at Villa Park, as we’re backing him to register Over 0.5 shots on target.

Before he was held without a shot on target in his last two appearances, Eze registered a SOT in six of his previous eight Premier League appearances. His 12 shots on target are tied for second on the team behind star Bukayo Saka’s 13.

Best prop bet: Eberechi Eze Over 0.5 shots on target (-150 via DraftKings)

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🌤️ Aston Villa vs. Arsenal weather

There’s a chance that the weather could come into play in this match. Rain is expected, with the possibility of precipitation sitting around 45% at kick off. While the rain could slow things down, the temperature won’t be too uncomfortable, with a high of around 51 degrees. 

📺 How to watch Aston Villa vs. Arsenal

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
• Kickoff: 7:30 a.m. ET
• Location: Villa Park (Birmingham)
• TV: USA Network