Aston Villa go in search of a 10th successive win in all competitions when they host a Manchester United side hamstrung by inconsistency and key absences.
Unai Emery ’s troops are facing a key period in their hopes of mounting a sustained title challenge, with trips to Chelsea and Arsenal coming up after the visit of United .
Their superb form has lifted Villa to third, three points off leaders Arsenal , but they have a miserable home record against United and last season saw the Red Devils beat them 2-0 at Old Trafford following a goalless draw in Birmingham.
Aston Villa vs Man United Prediction – PL 25/26
It seems unlikely that a 0-0 stalemate will be this weekend’s outcome.
Villa have only kept one clean sheet in their last seven matches – a 1-0 home win over rock-bottom Wolves – while 13 of United ’s 17 matches this season have produced goals at both ends, including Monday’s manic 4-4 draw with Bournemouth .
We think Villa could edge the game and our prediction is a home win with BTTS @ 11/4.
Betting Odds
Aston Villa vs Manchester United Betting Odds – Premier League
Result | Odds | Chance |
Aston Villa | 21/20 | 48.8% |
Man United | 23/10 | 30.3% |
Draw | 5/2 | 28.6% |
*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
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The match is scheduled to start at 4.30pm and will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event .
Form Guides
Aston Villa Form Guide
Villa are flying high both domestically and in the Europa League but could hardly have a tougher end to 2025 with trips to Stamford Bridge and the Emirates to come after United .
The Red Devils may not be the force of the past but, despite years of inconsistency under a host of different managers, they have only lost once in their last nine meetings with Villa .
Their record at Villa Park this century is also quite remarkable.
In 27 trips down the M6 , United have claimed 19 wins and lost just once.
One of Villa ’s strengths this season has been their goal threat from all over the pitch – 13 different players have scored at least once for the Villans this term – and we fancy Emi Buendia or Morgan Rogers (both 9/4 ) to add to their tallies on Sunday afternoon.
Manchester United Form Guide
Ruben Amorim will have to reshuffle his side with Amad Diallo , Bryan Mbeumo and Noussair Mazraoui all having left for the Africa Cup of Nations .
With Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt having also been absent through injury and Casemiro suspended for the trip to the Midlands, United ’s squad is being stretched to the limit and hardly the best preparation to face the division’s form team.
But United should still be able to call on indefatigable talisman Bruno Fernandes , who has five goals and a Premier League -high eight assists this season.
The Portugal ace is 11/4 to score at Villa Park , while another tempting bet is for both teams to net in the second half – as was the case in this fixture in 2024 – @ 17/10 .
Betting Tips
Aston Villa vs Manchester United Betting Tips
Aston Villa to win and both teams to score @ 11/4
Emi Buendia to score anytime @ 9/4
Morgan Rogers to score anytime @ 9/4
Bruno Fernandes to score anytime @ 11/4
Both teams to score in the second half @ 17/10
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