Arsenal vs Aston Villa Prediction & Betting Tips (14 April)

In search of an English championship title since the Invincibles season in 2004, Arsenal was, at the start of this day, at the top of the standings with the same number of points as Liverpool and 1 unit ahead of Manchester City. 2nd this Sunday after City's victory yesterday, Mikel Arteta's men have not conceded the slightest setback in 2024, 10 wins and 1 draw. Just after the international break in March, the Gunners managed to preserve the points share in the den of Manchester City 0-0. Subsequently, they got the better of Luton Town 2-0 and Brighton last weekend 0-3. This week, Arsenal stood up to Bayern Munich in front of their fans in the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League 2-2. Aston Villa confirms its previous exercise and joins the fight for qualification in the Champions League.

Champions. Indeed, the Birmingham-based team is currently 4th in the Premier League with the same number of points as 5th. Unfortunately for them, the Villans have appeared less to their advantage in recent weeks, as evidenced by the only success acquired during the last 5 days, for 2 draws and 2 defeats. After logically falling at Manchester City 4-1, they were held to a draw at home by Brentford last weekend 3-3. Engaged like Arsenal in the European Cup this week, Aston Villa barely dominated LOSC at home on Thursday in the quarter-final first leg of the Europa Conference League 2-1.

For this meeting, Arsenal remains without long-time absent defender Jurrien Timber. Returning to training recently, the Dutchman should be able to play again before the end of the season. Otherwise, Mikel Arteta can count on most of his strength this Sunday. We are obviously thinking of midfield leaders Rice (6 goals and 5 assists in PL) and Odegaard (7 goals and 6 assists in PL). The offensive sector changes regularly from match to match. On the other hand, winger Saka (14 goals and 8 assists in the PL), scorer against Bayern Munich this week, is essential. In addition, German international Havertz (9 goals and 5 assists in the PL) has been in good shape for some time.

Like in recent weeks, the Aston Villa squad is diminished by several major absences this Sunday. We find in the infirmary the defender and captain Mings, the midfielder Kamara and the interesting wingers Ramsey and Buendia. Absent in C4 on Thursday against Lille, starting full-back Cash and replacement central defender Lenglet are doubtful this Sunday, while midfielder Douglas Luiz is suspended. Back on the pitch last weekend, English international Ollie Watkins (18 goals and 10 assists in the PL) stood out with a double (and he also scored on Thursday against Lille), while the promising winger who arrived in January Rogers (1 goal and 1 assist in 7 PL games) also scored. The midfield should be made up of McGinn (6 goals and 4 assists in PL), also a scorer against LOSC, and Belgian international Tielemans. Wingers Bailey (8 goals and 8 assists in PL) and Diaby (5 goals and 7 assists in PL) are also available.