PREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW: ASTON VILLA VS MANCHESTER CITY
Aston Villa and Manchester City are set to face off in the Premier League on December 21, at 12:30 UK time at Villa Park in Birmingham. This match promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to get back on track after recent losses.
Aston Villa, currently seventh in the Premier League table, will be hoping to climb above Manchester City with a home win. The Villans have been in decent form this season, with 24 points from 15 games. However, they suffered a setback in their last outing, losing 1-0 to Nottingham Forest.
Manchester City, on the other hand, have been struggling to find their rhythm this season. The Citizens are currently fifth in the table, with 25 points from 15 games. They have been inconsistent in recent weeks, winning just two of their last five league games.
MATCH PREDICTIONS
Our prediction for this match is over 2.5 goals to be scored, considering Aston Villa’s strong home record and Manchester City’s recent struggles. Four of Aston Villa’s last five games have had over 2.5 goals scored in them, and over 2.5 goals have been scored in five of the last seven games played between these two clubs.
KEY STATS
- Aston Villa’s average goals scored per match is 1.75, while Manchester City’s is 1.56.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in five of Manchester City’s last seven away league matches.
- Aston Villa have drawn three home league games this season, and Manchester City’s last away league match ended in a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace.
SQUAD ANALYSIS
Aston Villa will be without defender Tyrone Mings, who missed last weekend’s game against Nottingham Forest due to illness, but is expected to return for this match. Manchester City, on the other hand, will have defender Rico Lewis available again after serving a suspension.
Manchester City’s star midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, is also expected to start after recovering from a minor injury. The Belgian playmaker has been in excellent form this season, scoring five goals and providing seven assists in 13 league appearances.
BETTING ODDS
You can bet on this match with odds ranging from 2.15 to 3.7. Some interesting predictions include a draw and over 2.5 goals, with odds of 4.2. A Manchester City win is priced at 1.85, while an Aston Villa victory is available at 4.5.
CONCLUSION
The match between Aston Villa and Manchester City promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to get back on track after recent losses. With over 2.5 goals predicted and a strong home record for Aston Villa, this match has all the ingredients of a thrilling encounter. Will Aston Villa be able to pull off an upset, or will Manchester City’s star power prove too much to handle?
