Premier League GW2: Aston Villa FC beats Arsenal FC (29 August 2026, confirmed by Premier League or BBC Sport)
Miss
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Published on 24. August 2026
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Predicted for 29. August 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Aston Villa won the UEFA Europa League in 2025/26 and enters the 2026/27 season as reigning EL champion. Per the ESPN fixture list, Villa and Arsenal meet in GW2 on 29 August (Villa travel to Brighton in GW1). As European title-holders with an intact squad and home advantage (Villa Park), Villa is a serious contender against an Arsenal side yet to find rhythm. Bookmaker odds imply roughly 33–37% win probability for Villa at home vs Arsenal. No existing open prediction covers this fixture.
Data basis for this prediction
- ESPN.com: Aston Villa 2026/27 PL fixture list – 'Europa League winners travel to Brighton first up – Arsenal follows' (Aug 2026)
- Arsenal.com: 2026/27 Premier League fixture list – Aston Villa GW2 (29. Aug. 2026)
- PremierLeague.com: All 380 fixtures for 2026/27 season (veröffentlicht Aug. 2026)
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Aston Villa vs. Arsenal ist nicht am 29. August 2026 angesetzt, sondern für Montag, 31. August 2026 (20:00 BST) – Spiel findet an diesem Tag nicht statt.
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