Supercomputer predicts Aston Villa's Arsenal chances as Unai Emery's champions record offers hope

Aston Villa have a tough game to bounce back from their opening weekend loss by hosting Arsenal on Monday, 31 August.

The 4-0 defeat to Brighton was humilating, but Unai Emery is a top manager who will undoubtedly cast that setback out of his players' minds.

The current Premier League champions will be no easy task for Emery's men, nonetheless.

But the urge to pick up the B6 outfit's first three points of the season can be a motivating factor.

And a positive result against a team like Arsenal can be a momentum changer for the Spanish manager in these early parts of the season.

With the supercomputer now sharing the chances of the outcomes for this fixture.

What has the supercomputer predicted for Aston Villa vs Arsenal?

Aston Villa have been somewhat of a bogey for Arsenal over the last few years and have caused them plenty of problems.

In the last six meetings, the Villa Park side have only lost twice to the Gunners.

However, according to Opta's supercomputer, Villa have a slim chance of picking up a win on Monday night.

Emery's side have been handed just a 16.4 per cent chance of getting all three points against Mikel Arteta's Arsenal.

While their opponents have a mammoth percentage of 61.1. When it comes to sharing the spoils, the supercomputer has only given that a 22.5 per cent chance.

However, while Villa are not in the best of form, Emery will feel confident he can get his team to bounce back from their worrying display against Brighton.

The Unai Emery record that provides Aston Villa hope

Facing the Premier League champions is never easy, but with the game at Villa Park, the Spaniard has every chance of getting a result.

Emery's history at home agains the reigning title defenders has been excellent over the last three seasons.

In fact, Villa have won their last three matches against the defending champions.

Emery will certainly be hoping history strikes for a fourth time, extending that remarkable feat and hopefully propelling the Villans back on track.

Additionally, since their return to the Premier League in 2019, Villa have a winning record at Villa Park against the Gunners.

They have won four and lost three.

So, despite the issues within the squad and the opening weekend performance, hope can be found.