Aston Villa will welcome Man Utd to Villa Park on Sunday, 21 December, in a huge Premier League match in the context of European qualification.
After a poor start, the hosts are flying, and another win here would keep them firmly in the title race. Manchester United, meanwhile, have a chance to break into the top with a win, provided other results go their way.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Aston Villa vs Arsenal prediction below.
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Aston Villa vs Man Utd prediction: The visitors to walk away with something
Key Stats
- Man Utd are unbeaten across their last six matches with Aston Villa (five wins, one draw).
- Aston Villa haven't lost at home since August.
- A total of 14 goals have been scored across Man Utd's last four matches.
Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 2-2 Man Utd
We could be in for a Christmas cracker on Sunday afternoon, as both teams will fancy their chances of winning the match. Villa have won nine in a row in all comps, while Man Utd have lost just one of their last ten.
Pre-game odds and win probability: A close match to call
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) 27%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Aston Villa vs Man Utd odds also suggest that we are in for a tight affair on Sunday. Ladbrokes have made the hosts the slight favourites, giving them a 47.6% chance of winning the match, while Man Utd have been given a 31.3% chance of earning all three points.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Man Utd
Over the last three years, it feels as if every team have gotten the better of Man Utd, but Aston Villa aren't one. The Red Devils have won five of their last six matches against the Villains, and have taken four points from their last two trips to Villa Park.
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Aston Villa preview: Martinez to return
Emiliano Martinez is expected to return to the Villa starting XI here, but that's where the good news ends. Pau Torres, Tyrone Mings and Ross Barkley are all still in the treatment room, while Jadon Sancho is ineligible to play against his parent club. Victor Lindelof is expected to start against his former employers.
Predicted lineup: Martinez (GK), Cash, Lindelof, Konsa, Maatsen, Kamara, Onana,McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers, Watkins
Last five results
- West Ham 2-3 Aston Villa
- Basel 1-2 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal
- Brighton 3-4 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 1-0 Wolves
Man Utd preview: A chance from the start for Mainoo?
Kobbie Mainoo should be in line for a rare start for Man Utd, with Casemiro ruled out due to an accumulation of yellow cards. At the back, United are without the injured pair of Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt, and the Afcon-bound Noussai Mazrouai. Further up the pitch, Amad and Bryan Mbeumo are also ruled out due to international duty, but Benjamin Sesko is fit enough to start.
Predicted lineup: Lammens (GK), Yoro, Heaven, Shaw, Dalot, Mainoo, Fernandes, Dorgu, Mount, Cunha, Sesko
Last five results
- Man Utd 4-4 Bournemouth
- Wolves 1-4 Man Utd
- Man Utd 1-1 West Ham
- Crystal Palace 1-2 Man Utd
- Man Utd 0-1 Everton
Player to watch: Benjamin Sesko
On Sunday, Benjamin Sesko is expected to return to the Man Utd starting XI for the first time since he went off injured against Tottenham at the beginning of November. The Slovenian has had a mixed start to life at the club, but there are unquestionably raw characteristics there which suggest he could go on to become one of the best strikers in the world.