We have an Aston Villa v Man United prediction for you plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of Sunday afternoon’s kickoff.
Aston Villa show no signs of seeing their progression let up typified by their midweek victory over Bayern.
Man United continued their chaotic start to the season midweek against Porto with their 3-3 draw against ten Hag meaning the pressure on his job shows no signs of letting up.
How To Watch Aston Villa v Man United
When is Aston Villa v Man United?
Aston Villa v Man United will take place on Sunday at 2.00 pm in the Premier League.
TV Channel
Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League
Where is Aston Villa v Man United Being Played?
Villa Park, Birmingham, England.
Aston Villa v Man United Odds
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Aston Villa | 23/20 | 46.5% |
Man United | 19/10 | 34.5% |
Draw | 13/5 | 27.8% |
Aston Villa are favourites at 23/20 ahead of this game per the latest football odds at BoyleSports Man United can be gotten at 19/10 to earn ten Hag a lifeline and the draw is priced at 13/5.
Handicap Betting
Aston Villa: -1 @ 3/1
Man United: +1 @ 4/6
Handicap Draw: -1 @ 16/5
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Aston Villa v Man United Preview
Aston Villa’s Form
Aston Villa were last season's surprise package under Unai Emery finishing 4th and qualifying for this season's Champions League and they reached the Semi-Final stage of the Conference League. Unai Emery deserves immense plaudits for the job he is doing at the club and showed they’re capable of mixing it with the big boys midweek when they defeated Bayern 1-0 at Villa Park.
Aston Villa are currently playing in alignment with their statistical performance with both their league position 5th on 13 points and Expected Points position 5th on 11.67 points almost identical. Following their win over Bayern they’re unbeaten in their last 6 matches in all competitions with 5 wins and 1 draw.
Aston Villa, despite far fewer resources than their opponents in this game, are a far more consistent side and will come into the game as deserved favourites. A thought which has become common for opponents of Man United in recent years.
Aston Villa’s Last Five Results
Aston Villa 1-0 Bayern | October 2nd | Win
Ipswich Town 2-2 Aston Villa | September 29th| Draw
Wycombe 1-2 Aston Villa | September 24th | Win
Aston Villa 3-1 Wolves | September 21st | Win
Young Boys 0-3 Aston Villa | September 17th | Win
4 Wins and 1 Draw
Man United’s Form
Things looked to have finally clicked for ten Hag midweek against Porto following goals from Rashford (7th minute) and Højlund (20th minute) it looked like their poor European Form was about to end. However, United characteristically self-destructed again with Pepe (27th minute) and Omorodion (34th minute) taking the match level to half-time. Omorodion scored another in the 50th minute and had it not been for a late Maguire equaliser (91st minute) ten Hag’s job may be over already.
Despite their obvious issues on the field, there have been glimpses at times against Porto,Crystal Palace and even in their defeat against Brighton that if they could put their play to their potential for 90 minutes and not just in spits and spurts ten Hag may just have a long-term future at the club.
However, a loss for ten Hag would likely end his tenure, so it’s do or die now.
Man United’s Last Five Results
Porto 3-3 Man United | October 3rd | Draw
Man United 0-3 Tottenham | September 29th | Loss
Man United 1-1 Twente | September 26th | Draw
Crystal Palace 0-0 Man United | September 21st | Draw
Man United 7-0 Barnsley | September 17th | Win
Southampton 0-3 Man United | September 14th | Win
3 Draws, 1 Win and 1 Loss
Aston Villa v Man United Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa’s Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
GK: Martinez
RB: Konsa, CB: Carlos, CB: Torres, LB: Digne
CM: Onana, CM: Tielemans
RW: Bailey, AM: Rogers, LW: Ramsey
CF: Watkins
Man United Predicted Starting XI(4-2-3-1)
GK: Onana.
RB: Mazraoui, CB: de Ligt, CB: Martinez, LB: Dalot
CM: Ugarte, CM: Mainoo
RW: Garnacho, AM: Fernandes, LW: Rashford
CF: Højlund
Aston Villa v Man United Head-To-Head Results & Stats
All-Time Head-To-Head Record
Aston Villa wins: 51
Man United wins: 106
Draws: 41
Head-To-Head Results Last Five Matches
Aston Villa 1-2 Man United | Premier League | February 11th, 2024
Man United 3-2 Aston Villa | Premier League| December 26th, 2023
Man United 1-0 Aston Villa| Premier League | April 30th, 2023
Man United 4-2 Aston Villa | League Cup | November 10th, 2022
Aston Villa 3-1 Man United | Premier League | November 6th, 2022
Key Players To Watch
Amadou Onana – Aston Villa
Aston Villa’s newest record signing following his £50 million move from Everton last month plenty was expected of the 23-year-old Belgian International. Onana is a physical force in the middle of the park as evidenced by his 1.67 Aerials Won and 3.17 Tackles per 90 putting him in the 85th and 95th percentile for all midfielders. In a disjointed United midfield, he has the potential to bully them.
Bruno Fernandes – Man United
While his output has been scarily prolific since signing for Man United (30) with 79 goals and 70 assists from his first 242 games at the club. However, the now 30-year-old has received criticism for his performances including being controversially sent off against Tottenham (rescinded) and again midweek against Porto. The best players later in their careers can reinvent themselves for longevity and this game could be a chance to play Bruno in a deeper #8 role but his recent showings are worrying.
Aston Villa v Man United Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Man United
Aston Villa will be high in confidence following their midweek against a stronger Bayern side, they’re justifiably favourites to extend their unbeaten run.
Win and ten Hag lives to fight another day, lose and he’s almost certain to be removed from his position, draw and they will be stuck in purgatory regardless of how that nature of the draw comes.
Usually, I back United to do well in most games, but given their current form I fancy Villa to win this game.
Best Bet: Aston Villa Win + Under 3.5 Goals @ 13/5
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