Aston Villa will be hoping that their extra day of rest will give them an advantage over Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.
Both teams have been involved in European matches during midweek but form favours the hosts this weekend for what should be a very entertaining 90 minutes.
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Aston Villa vs Man Utd prediction: Goals expected at Villa Park
Key Stats
- Five of Aston Villa's last six outings have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Four of Man Utd's last six fixtures have witnessed at least three goals.
- Both teams have scored in five of the last six encounters between these two clubs.
- Four of Aston Villa's last six matches have ended with both teams scoring.
Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 3-2 Man Utd
Man Utd have conceded three goals in each of their last two matches in league and cup, while Aston Villa have scored three goals in three of their last six matches but have also conceded two goals in two of their last three league games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing the home side
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Aston Villa are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 44.4% and we agree with the bookmakers on this one.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Man Utd dominate
Sunday's guests have won four and lost one of their last five games against Aston Villa across all competitions, claiming a 2-1 win at Villa Park back in February.
England Premier League 11/02/24
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Man Utd
England Premier League 26/12/23
Man Utd
Aston Villa
England Premier League 30/04/23
Man Utd
Aston Villa
England EFL Cup 10/11/22
Man Utd
Aston Villa
England Premier League 06/11/22
Aston Villa
Man Utd
Aston Villa preview: Unbeaten in last seven
Aston Villa claimed their second win in the Champions League on Wednesday when they famously beat the mighty Bayern Munich at Villa Park.
Villa's super-sub Jhon Duran proved the hero on Wednesday when he came off the bench to score an excellent winner for the Premier League side.
Unai Emery looks set to be without the services of Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn, Tyrone Mings, Jacob Ramsey and Leon Bailey this weekend but Amadou Onana is hoping to be available.
Predicted lineup: Martínez (GK), Digne, Carlos, Torres, Konsa, Tielemans, Bailey, Ramsey, Onana, Watkins & Rogers
England Premier League 10/05/25
W
Bournemouth
0
Aston Villa
1
England Premier League 03/05/25
W
Fulham
0
Aston Villa
1
England FA Cup 26/04/25
L
Crystal Palace
3
Aston Villa
0
England Premier League 22/04/25
L
Man City
2
Aston Villa
1
England Premier League 19/04/25
W
Newcastle
1
Aston Villa
4
Man Utd preview: Without a win in last four
Man Utd failed to secure a win for the fourth match on the run when they made the trip to Porto in midweek.
The Red Devils raced into a 2-0 lead but Porto scored twice before the break to equalise and then took the lead early in the second half. It took a stoppage-time equaliser for Erik ten Hag's side to rescue a point in the end but that makes it back-to-back draws in the Europa League for the Dutchman.
Leny Yoro and Tyrell Malacia have been ruled out of the Villa game but the visitors are hoping that Mason Mount and Kobbie Mainoo will be fit and available to play.
Predicted lineup: Onana (GK), Mazraoui, de Ligt, Dalot, Martínez, Fernandes, Ugarte, Casemiro, Rashford, Hojlund & Diallo
England Premier League 11/05/25
L
West Ham
2
Man Utd
0
UEFA Europa League 08/05/25
W
Athletic Bilbao
1
Man Utd
4
England Premier League 04/05/25
L
Brentford
4
Man Utd
3
UEFA Europa League 01/05/25
W
Athletic Bilbao
0
Man Utd
3
England Premier League 27/04/25
D
Bournemouth
1
Man Utd
1
Player to watch: Jhon Duran
Aston Villa's young Colombian forward Jhon Duran is full of confidence right now, despite featuring mostly as a substitute this season.
Duran, who almost left the club in the summer, has scored in all competitions for Aston Villa this season, including four goals in the Premier League. The Colombian super-sub scored the winner against Bayern Munich in midweek and will be eying another goal this weekend against the Red Devils.
Will Villa's super-sub strike again?
We're backing Durna to come off the bench to help guide Aston Villa to another big three points against a Man Utd side that carry a threat despite their overall poor performance so far this season.