Premier League
Aston Villa vs 
Arsenal Over / Under 2.5 Goals
Result
We called Under 2.5 at 51.0% and it landed. We called Under 3.5 at 72.8% and it landed. We called Yes at 69.6% and it missed (0 in the match).
model probability
Expert AI analysis
The headline read is Under 2.5 goals at 51.0%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. Recent output points the same way: Aston Villa have averaged 1.8 scored and 2.2 conceded, Arsenal 2.0 and 0.2 over their recent games. That fits a balanced goals environment: 49.0% for over 2.5 and 74.5% for at least two goals. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 3.2 goals a game. Aston Villa have gone over 2.5 in 5 of their last 5, Arsenal in 3 of 5. It is a calibrated model probability, graded out-of-sample, not a tip.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals
Total goals, every line
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 92.2% | 7.8% |
| 1.5 goals | 74.5% | 25.5% |
| 2.5 goals | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| 3.5 goals | 27.2% | 72.8% |
| 4.5 goals | 12.8% | 87.2% |
| 5.5 goals | 5.2% | 94.8% |
Team goal lines
64.1%
27.3%
8.5%
80.1%
47.9%
22.0%
First-half goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 69.6% | 30.4% |
| 1.5 goals | 33.4% | 66.6% |
| 2.5 goals | 11.8% | 88.2% |
Second-half goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 77.3% | 22.7% |
| 1.5 goals | 43.6% | 56.4% |
| 2.5 goals | 18.7% | 81.4% |
Goals distribution
The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.
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In-depth analysis
51.9%Both Teams to Score49.0%Over 2.5 goalsLooking at totals, the model sees 49.0% for three or more goals and 74.5% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. With Arsenal favoured at 50.7%, a close contest often produces chances at both ends.
These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. The track record is public, misses included.
Model lenses
Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.
Match outlook
The model leans Arsenal to win. See the full prediction →
Key players
This season’s squad only, rated on recent form; a watch list, not a confirmed lineup.
Form & head-to-head
Last 5 meetings: Aston Villa 2 · 1 draws · Arsenal 2 · 3.2 goals/game.
Recent trends
How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side’s recent games.
FAQ
Were there over 2.5 goals in Aston Villa vs Arsenal?
We rated Over 2.5 goals at 49.0%. The match finished with 1 goals (0-1), under 2.5.
How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.
Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy
How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.
In 20,656 matches we rated like this one (40–50%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 47.0% of the time.
Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →
Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls
The model’s most recent graded Over / Under 2.5 Goals predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.
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