Matchweek 2 of the Premier League concludes on Monday as Arsenal make the trip to Birmingham to face Aston Villa. The Gunners are fresh off a dominant outing to begin their 2026/27 campaign, while Villa are looking to rebound from a horrible defeat to Brighton.
Arsenal vs. Aston Villa Odds
Arsenal are -195 favorites on the moneyline for this one on DraftKings Sportsbook, with a draw available at +330. Fancy a Villa upset? The home team are +500 to pick up three points.
Arsenal vs. Aston Villa Prediction, Pick
This is not shaping up to be a fun watch for the home spectators of Villa Park.
Amidst a turbulent start to the season kicked off by a stunning 4-0 defeat to Brighton, Villa are now dealing with their star player and goalkeeper trying to push their way out of the club. Both Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martínez’s days in Birmingham appear to be numbered. This leaves Villa scrambling with little answers after finishing fourth in the Premier League last season.
While it’s all going downhill for Villa, the opposite can be said about Arsenal. The Gunners appear well poised to defend their league title after a dominant start against the newly-promoted Coventry. It’s fair to argue that we need to see Arsenal face an established Premier League side before declaring them the definitive favorite this early into the year, but all signs are pointing up for Mikel Arteta’s squad. They have depth at every position, elite talent and continuity during a season in which many of the contenders are revamping their rosters.
I expect a second consecutive dominant victory for Arsenal (and resounding defeat for Villa) in this contest, headlined by star winger Bukayo Saka generating a goal contribution.
