Manchester United vs Aston Villa | Premier League Preview & Betting Tips

This is a massive test for both sides. Manchester United are trying to build momentum after a mixed run of results, while Aston Villa arrive in red-hot form and full of belief.

Villa have beaten just about everyone put in front of them over the last couple of months, while United have been entertaining but unpredictable, with goals flowing at both ends.

Old Trafford should be bouncing for a Sunday afternoon kick-off, with a big away following adding to the edge and noise inside the stadium.

United are expected to set up to control possession and push the tempo, while Villa are comfortable pressing high before breaking quickly into space.

Aston Villa are in ruthless form, averaging 2.5 goals per game and firing off nearly 19 shots per match. They’re aggressive in the press and quick to commit numbers forward.

Manchester United average over 56% possession and create plenty of chances, but they also leave space behind, conceding 1.7 goals per game.

This sets up as an open contest, with United pushing high and Villa more than happy to exploit any gaps on the break.

Aston Villa: ten wins from their last ten competitive matches. Twenty-five goals scored, eleven conceded, three clean sheets and a perfect 3.0 points per game.

Manchester United: four wins, four draws and two defeats from the last ten. Twenty-three goals scored, seventeen conceded, just one clean sheet and 1.9 points per game.

Manchester United at Old Trafford have been entertaining but leaky, scoring freely while conceding regularly.

Aston Villa away from home have been outstanding, winning big games and showing no fear on the road.

Both sides create plenty of chances, but United’s games tend to be more open at both ends.

United have had the edge recently, winning three of the last five league meetings. Villa have picked up results at home, but Old Trafford has generally favoured the hosts.

This has all the ingredients for a classic. Villa are in incredible form, but United’s attacking threat at home is hard to ignore.

Prediction: Manchester United 2–2 Aston Villa

Main pick: Both teams to score — goals look likely at both ends.

Value angle: Over 2.5 goals — both sides average well over two goals scored per game.