Arsenal vs Aston Villa: match statistics
Arsenal vs Aston Villa: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Arsenal played against Aston Villa in Premier League (England). The game was played on December 30, 2025. Final score: 4:1.
Recent form
Arsenal has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Aston Villa has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Arsenal scores 1.83 goals per game and allows 0.61. Aston Villa scores 1.61 and allows 1.06. Games in this league average 2.81 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Arsenal's games and 56% of Aston Villa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 61%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Arsenal has the higher season xG average, 1.74 to 1.34 per game. Arsenal takes 15.0 shots per game, while Aston Villa takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Arsenal leads at halftime in 56% of its games and scores 1.11 goals per game after halftime. Aston Villa leads at halftime in 22% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Arsenal's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). For Aston Villa, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.81 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Arsenal | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Aston Villa is 25% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Arsenal · 3 pts / game - Aston Villa
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Arsenal is 14% better for: goals scored per game.
1.83 goals / game - Arsenal · 1.61 goals / game - Aston Villa
Arsenal is 74% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.61 goals / game - Arsenal · 1.06 goals / game - Aston Villa
Arsenal scores in 94% of games (17 of 18 meczów), while Aston Villa keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 meczów).
Aston Villa scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Arsenal keeps a clean sheet in 50% (9 of 18 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Arsenal
Over / Under - Aston Villa
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Arsenal is 70% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.89 pts / game - Arsenal · 1.11 pts / game - Aston Villa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Arsenal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 56% of games and wins 72%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Aston Villa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Arsenal
Aston Villa
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Arsenal | Liga | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.44 | 2.81 | ▼ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 54% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 57% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 26% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 72% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 81% | ▼ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Arsenal's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Aston Villa. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Arsenal vs Aston Villa?
The Premier League match finished Arsenal 4:1 Aston Villa. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Arsenal vs Aston Villa?
Arsenal score 1.83 goals per game on average and Aston Villa 1.61. The Premier League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Arsenal's matches and 56% of Aston Villa's.
What form are Arsenal and Aston Villa in?
Over the last 5 games Arsenal have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Aston Villa 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Arsenal vs Aston Villa?
The statistical background for Arsenal vs Aston Villa — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.