Arsenal vs. Aston Villa prediction, odds, time: 2024 Premier League picks, April 14 bets from proven expert

Arsenal will attempt to take another step toward ending their Premier League title drought when they host Aston Villa on Sunday at Emirates Stadium in London. The Gunners are looking for their first EPL title since 2004. They enter Matchweek 33 atop the EPL table with 71 points and a +51 goal differential. Liverpool are second with 71 points and a +42 differential. Meanwhile Aston Villa are in a dogfight with Spurs for a top-four finish. The Villans sit fifth in the table with 60 points and a +17 differential, while Spurs are fourth (60 points, +20).

Kickoff between Arsenal and Aston Villa is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. ET. The Gunners are the -360 favorites (risk $360 to win $100) in the latest Arsenal vs. Aston Villa odds, with Villa the +900 underdogs. A draw is priced at +450. The over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. Before making any Aston Villa vs. Arsenal picks or Premier League predictions, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. In 2023 he was red-hot, going 248-234-12 for a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors. That included an 86-59-5 record in Premier League picks for a profit of $3,463.

Now, Eimer has broken down Arsenal vs. Aston Villa from every angle and identified his picks and Premier League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Aston Villa vs. Arsenal:

• Arsenal vs. Aston Villa money line: Arsenal -360, Aston Villa +900, Draw +450
• Arsenal vs. Aston Villa over/under: 3.5 goals
• Arsenal vs. Aston Villa spread: Arsenal -1.5 (-130), Aston Villa +1.5 (+100)
• ARS: David Raya leads the EPL in clean sheets (12).
• AVL: Ollie Watkins is tied for the league lead in assists (10).
• Arsenal vs. Aston Villa: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back Arsenal 

The Gunners have a defense that can lock down the Aston Villa attack. Led by William Saliba and Gabriel, Arsenal have allowed the fewest goals in the league (24) and lead the league in clean sheets (14). The Gunners have conceded only one goal over their last five EPL matches.

In addition, Arsenal enter Sunday's match on a roll. The Gunners are unbeaten in their last 11 league matches, with 10 wins and one draw. By contrast Aston Villa have two losses and two draws in their last five EPL matches and are coming off a 3-3 draw against a Brentford side fighting to avoid relegation. See which team to pick here.

Why you should back Aston Villa

The Villans have one of the best players in the Premier League in Ollie Watkins. The 28-year-old striker has scored 18 goals in league play this season, which ranks second in the EPL behind only Erling Haaland (19). Watkins also is tied for the league lead in assists (10). His 28 goal contributions lead the EPL.

Watkins and Villa enter Sunday's match knowing they've already beaten the Gunners this season. On Dec. 9 at Villa Park, the Villans got a seventh-minute goal from captain John McGinn and held on for a 1-0 victory. The win came three days after they had knocked off reigning league champion Manchester City, 1-0. See which team to pick here.

How to make Arsenal vs. Aston Villa picks

Eimer has broken down the Premier League match and Aston Villa vs. Arsenal and has identified three picks. He is leaning Over 3.5 goals, and he has two other picks, including two with a plus-money payout, and a full breakdown of this match. He's sharing his Premier League match picks and analysis only at SportsLine.

So who wins Aston Villa vs. Arsenal on Sunday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Arsenal vs. Aston Villa have all the value, all from the soccer expert who was 86-59-5 in Premier League picks in 2023, and find out.

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