Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Arsenal vs Aston Villa ended 4-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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Premier League 2025-12-30 20:15 Emirates Stadium Regular Season - 19
Full Time
Arsenal

Arsenal

Gabriel48'
M. Zubimendi52'
L. Trossard69'
Gabriel Jesus78'
4 - 1
Final score
Aston Villa

Aston Villa

90'O. Watkins
Team pageArsenal CompetitionPremier League Team pageAston Villa
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Arsenal beat Aston Villa 4-1.

Goals: Gabriel (Arsenal, 48'), M. Zubimendi (Arsenal, 52'), L. Trossard (Arsenal, 69'), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal, 78'), O. Watkins (Aston Villa, 90').

Arsenal had 46% possession to Aston Villa's 54%, with 22.00 shots to 11.00.

L. Trossard (Arsenal) was the standout performer, rated 8.9.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

45+1'
Mikel MerinoYellow Card
Arsenal
45+2'
Morgan RogersYellow Card
Aston Villa
46'
Out: A. OnanaIn: J. McGinn
Aston Villa
48'
GabrielNormal Goal
Arsenal
52'
M. ZubimendiM. Odegaard
Arsenal
61'
Out: J. SanchoIn: D. Malen
Aston Villa
61'
Out: E. BuendiaIn: A. Garcia
Aston Villa
69'
L. TrossardJ. Timber
Arsenal
72'
Leandro TrossardGoal confirmed
Arsenal
73'
Out: M. MerinoIn: C. Norgaard
Arsenal
77'
Out: V. GyökeresIn: Gabriel Jesus
Arsenal
77'
Out: GabrielIn: M. Lewis-Skelly
Arsenal
78'
Gabriel JesusL. Trossard
Arsenal
79'
Gabriel JesusYellow Card
Arsenal
81'
Lamare BogardeYellow Card
Aston Villa
82'
Out: M. RogersIn: J. Jimoh-Aloba
Aston Villa
82'
Out: Y. TielemansIn: G. Hemmings
Aston Villa
83'
Out: J. TimberIn: B. White
Arsenal
83'
Out: B. SakaIn: N. Madueke
Arsenal
90'
O. WatkinsNormal Goal
Aston Villa
90+7'
Ollie WatkinsYellow Card
Aston Villa
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Arsenal
Statistic
Aston Villa
46%
Possession
54%
22
Total Shots
11
7
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
4
7
Blocked Shots
4
17
Shots Inside Box
9
5
Shots Outside Box
2
3
Corners
3
4
Offsides
0
18
Fouls
9
2
Yellow Cards
3
351
Total Passes
416
302
Accurate Passes
362
86%
Pass Accuracy
87%
2
Goalkeeper Saves
3
3.04
Expected Goals (xG)
2.67
-1.28
Goals Prevented
-1.28
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
L. Trossard
Arsenal

L. Trossard

Rating 8.9 · 1 goals · 1 assists · 2 shots on target

6
Arsenal

David Raya

Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

Prediction review 2 of 2 evaluated markets correct Correct calls: 1X2, Total Goals.
Predicted score 1-0 Actual score 4-1 Confidence Medium
1X2 Hit

Arsenal win

Final result: Arsenal won

58% probability
Total Goals Hit

Over 2.5 goals

Final: 5 goals (4-1).

55% probability
Both Teams to Score Neutral

Yes

Both teams scored.

54% probability
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FINAL RESULT

Arsenal vs Aston Villa match analysis

Review Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa with the final result, goals, events, lineups and detailed team statistics.

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