Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Aston Villa vs Arsenal on August 24, 2024. The Gunners won this game 2-0, but it could’ve been a very different story had AVFC striker Ollie Watkins converted two very good chances for the home side before Arsenal’s goals.
xG Aston Villa 1.27-0.78 Arsenal shots map (Actual score AVL 0-2 ARS)
0-1 Trossard goal vs Aston Villa xG 0.10
0-2 Thomas Partey goal vs Villa xG 0.06
Watkins 25th minute chance vs Arsenal xG 0.33 (shot wide after great Villa pressing)
Watkins 54th minute chance vs Arsenal xG 0.45 (great save from Raya after Onana’s shot hit woodwork)
Arsenal’s biggest chance on xG went to Odegaard (79th minute)
Aston Villa vs Arsenal 0-2 Match Stats for comparison (AVFC stats on left; AFC on right)
Arsenal, as you can see, dominated overall possession (60%) and comfortably had more touches and passes. The Gunners had even more possession in the first half (nearly 70%)
An important victory for Mikel Arteta’s side, especially after having lost both league games to Aston Villa in 23/24.