The pain has continued for Manchester City in recent games, with the chaotic Manchester derby defeat last time out their latest slip up and things shouldn’t get too much easier here against Aston Villa. The Villains haven’t been in the best nick themselves, struggling to cope with the demands of both Premier League and Champions League football and this could go either way in the eyes of most punters and EPL betting apps.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Best Odds
This should be a very good game at Villa Park, between two sides who could really do with a win.
| Aston Villa – 11/5 (+220) | Draw – 14/5 (+280) | Manchester City – 23/20 (+230) |
| Over – 10/21 (-210) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 7/4 (+175) |
| Yes – 17/20 (-115) | BTTS | No – 6/4 (+150) |
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Analysis
This should be a super contest in the West Midlands, with no quarter given.
Aston Villa
Unai Emery continues to battle away at Villa Park, with the Villains currently enduring an indifferent run of form in the Premier League. They still remain firmly in the hunt for a Champions League place though and they have plenty of commitments to balance this season. With some key players returning from injury and some more comfortable fixtures ahead though, this game could be the catalyst for Villa, as they chase a lucrative festive period.
Team news: There are no injuries of note in the Aston Villa camp currently other than long-term absentee Kourtney Hause.
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup:
Martinez, Cash, Carlos, Torres, Digne, Tielemans, Onana, McGinn, Rogers, Watkins & Duran.
Manchester City
A painful Manchester derby defeat will be hurting everybody associated with Manchester City at the moment and Pep Guardiola is a man under the pump. Whilst he is undoubtedly a victim of his own success, the fact remains that City are not playing very well and are in a proper race to finish inside the top 4. They will be hopeful of turning the tide here though and there is a feeling that things will have to turn at some point with most punters and Premier League betting sites.
Team news: Rodri, Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji and Oscar Bobb will all miss out here for Manchester City.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup:
Ederson, Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Lewis, De Bruyne, Kovacic, Silva, Foden, Doku & Haaland.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Prediction
This should be a fantastic encounter at Villa Park, with both sides in need of a win. Villa aren’t hitting the heights of last season in the Premier League but tend to raise their game in the big ones at home. City meanwhile are a shell of them former selves, but they have some fantastic players in their ranks, who could easily click into gear with some confidence. This will be tight though and both sides may settle for a draw.
Prediction: The match to finish as a draw – 14/5 (+280) – Rhino Bet.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City – The Ultimate Bet
Draw & BTTS – 5/1 (+500) – Fitzdares
Neither side has been able to keep many clean sheets of late and with both sides needing points, a chaotic draw looks to be on the agenda.
