The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Aston Villa (Fox) at 2.36 — an implied 39% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Aston Villa (Fox): closed 2.36 (39%)
• Arsenal FC (David): closed 2.48 (37%)
• Draw: closed 3.95 (23%)

Aston Villa (Fox) — recent form

• 2026-08-18AFC Bournemouth (Banega) 2-4 Aston Villa (Fox)
• 2026-08-18Manchester United FC (Crysis) 3-4 Aston Villa (Fox)
• 2026-08-18Aston Villa (Fox) 3-0 Manchester City FC (Furious)
• 2026-08-05Aston Villa (Fox) 3-1 PSV Eindhoven (Crysis)

Arsenal FC (David) — recent form

• 2026-08-18Arsenal FC (David) 0-1 Manchester City FC (Furious)
• 2026-08-18Arsenal FC (David) 5-2 AFC Bournemouth (Banega)
• 2026-08-11Paris Saint Germain (Eros) 1-2 Arsenal FC (David)
• 2026-08-11FC Bayern Munich (Banega) 0-1 Arsenal FC (David)
• 2026-08-11Arsenal FC (David) 0-1 FC Barcelona (Furious)