Arsenal defeat Aston Villa 1-0: Match Recap & Betting Results

Mon, Aug 31, 2026 · Premier League · Arsenal 1, Aston Villa 0

Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0 on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Villa Park. The match went under the closing total of 2.5, with 1 goal combined.

Arsenal vs. Aston Villa final score and match recap

Arsenal won by 1 goal.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Did Arsenal vs. Aston Villa go over or under the goals total?

The match went under: 1 goal combined against a closing total of 2.5, under by 1.5.

Arsenal vs. Aston Villa odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before kickoff, the consensus three-way moneyline had Arsenal at -216, the draw at +336 and Aston Villa at +551. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made it Arsenal 64%, the draw 22% and Aston Villa 14%. Arsenal won as the favorite at -216: $46.30 profit on a $100 bet.

This result left Arsenal with 2 wins in the 2026-27 season. Their matches went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time. That made it two straight wins for Arsenal.

This result left Aston Villa with 2 losses in the 2026-27 season. Their matches went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time. That made it two straight defeats for Aston Villa.

What's next for Arsenal and Aston Villa?

Next for Arsenal: Chelsea at home on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Next for Aston Villa: at Hull City on Saturday, September 5, 2026.