Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa

Current streaks

Recent form

Arsenal

Arsenal have shown a mixed run of form in their recent fixtures, with their current position of 2nd in the league table reflecting their overall solid performance. The Gunners have managed three wins, two draws, and one loss in their last six matches, demonstrating resilience but also some inconsistency. Their goal-scoring record has been somewhat subdued, averaging 1.33 goals per game, whilst their defence has been relatively steady, conceding an average of one goal per match. Notably, Arsenal have struggled to keep clean sheets, with their last one coming five games ago. The team's matches have tended towards lower-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent games featuring under 2.5 goals. However, their 3-1 victory against Brentford stands out as a more convincing attacking display. Arsenal's ability to avoid consecutive defeats and their recent win against local rivals Tottenham Hotspur suggest they are maintaining their competitive edge in the Premier League.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa are enjoying a strong run of form, having won four of their last six matches across all competitions, including three consecutive victories in their most recent outings. The Villans have been particularly impressive in front of goal, scoring in five of these six games and netting an average of 1.5 goals per match. Despite conceding in five of the six fixtures, Villa have managed to outscore their opponents in most cases, with their only loss coming in a heavy 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United. The team's ability to bounce back from this setback is noteworthy, as they've since gone unbeaten in three matches. Villa's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent games seeing over 2.5 goals, providing entertainment for fans. Their current 7th position in the league table reflects their improving form, and if they can maintain this momentum, they could be pushing for European qualification.

Recent home/away form

Arsenal

Arsenal's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with the Gunners showing resilience but also some inconsistency at the Emirates. They've managed three wins, two draws, and one loss in their last six home matches, scoring seven goals whilst conceding six. Notably, Arsenal have kept two clean sheets during this period, but have also struggled to find the back of the net consistently, averaging just 1.17 goals per game. The standout fixture was a high-scoring League Cup encounter against Crystal Palace, which ended 3-2 in Arsenal's favour. Interestingly, 67% of these matches have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring affairs at home. Despite this, Arsenal have maintained their position near the top of the Premier League table, currently sitting second with 43 points from 21 games.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa's recent away form has been rather inconsistent, with the team struggling to find their footing on the road. The Villans have experienced a challenging run, losing four of their last six away matches, including a streak of three consecutive defeats in the Premier League. Their only victories came against Everton in the league and RB Leipzig in the Champions League, the latter being a high-scoring affair that ended 3-2 in Villa's favour. Defensively, Villa have been vulnerable, conceding an average of two goals per game and keeping just one clean sheet in their last six away fixtures. Their goal-scoring record has also been underwhelming, with the team netting only five times across these matches. Interestingly, two-thirds of Villa's recent away games have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting that their matches tend to be eventful, albeit often not in their favour.