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Manchester City are hoping to continue their perfect Premier League start against in-form Aston Villa at Villa Park at Saturday lunchtime.
The Cityzens are the only perfect side in the division with seven straight wins, but that run will be tested here.
Indeed, Villa have won six of their last seven games in all competitions (D1), and boast home advantage.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Aston Villa vs. Manchester City key stats
- Villa have lost just once in 10 games in all competitions (W7, D2).
- Man City have won 10 of 12 matches across all competitions this season (L2).
- Villa have won four of the last six league head-to-heads (L2).
Aston Villa vs. Manchester City preview: Villans to end Cityzens' winning run?
Aston Villa vs Man City — Tale of the Tape
| Aston Villa | vs | Man City |
|---|---|---|
| 12th | Position | 1st |
| 8 | Points | 21 |
| 7 | Goals For | 19 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 7 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 19th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 2nd (A) |
After a slow start to the season, Villa's form has really picked up.
They may have been dreading playing Man City this time a month ago, but now they will be confident they can get a positive result.
Unai Emery's side followed up a 1-0 win at Newcastle United in the Premier League last time out with a 3-1 home victory against Viking in the Champions League, and are chasing a fourth successive win in all competitions.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Johan Manzambi missed that midweek fixture, and will have to be assessed ahead of Man City's visit.
The visitors will be relieved that Erling Haaland has been deemed fit for this game, but Matheus Nunes, Nico O’Reilly and Mateo Kovacic are all doubts alongside the injured Antoine Semenyo.
Enzo Maresca still has a strong squad to choose from though, and will look to cause Villa problems.
The Cityzens have been perfect in the Premier League, but of course, the cloud of 115 charges still hangs over them.
Sanctions could include a hefty points deduction, which could send them down to the Championship.
Aston Villa vs. Manchester City form guide & betting tips
| Aston Villa | vs | Man City |
|---|---|---|
DLWDW |
Form | WWWWW |
| 8 | Points | 15 |
| 5th | Form Table | 1st |
| 7 | Goals For | 13 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 5 |
WDWWW |
Form (All Comps) | WWLWW |
Whispers predicts: Aston Villa 2-2 Manchester City
Man City are 7/10 (1.70) favourites, but given Villa's uptick in form, we are happy to go against the bookies.
Double chance – Villa/Draw at 13/10 (2.30) offers great value, while Over 3.5 goals at 27/20 (2.35) has come through in five of both teams' last six games.
Five of those six matches involving Man City have also produced 11 or more corners, so Over 10.5 corners at 7/5 (2.40) is our final pick.
Overall, we are predicting a 2-2 draw, which is available at 13/1 (14.00).
> Double chance – Villa/Draw at 2.30 | Likelihood: Medium
> Over 3.5 goals at 2.35 | Likelihood: Medium
> Over 10.5 corners at 2.40 | Likelihood: Medium