Two teams inside the top 4 do battle as Manchester City take on Aston Villa at the Etihad. City have lost some ground in recent weeks in the Premier League title race, but they remain a very dangerous side and they haven’t been written off by many punters or EPL betting apps. Villa meanwhile did a number on City earlier in the season and they will see this as a complete free hit.
Manchester City vs Aston Villa Best Odds
This looks to be a massive game in the Premier League title race, with both sides desperate to pick up the points.
| Manchester City – 1/3 (-167) | Draw – 11/2 (+550) | Aston Villa – 9/1 (+900) |
| Over – 3/4 (-133) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 11/10 (+110) |
| Yes – 4/6 (-150) | BTTS | No – 6/5 (+120) |
Manchester City vs Aston Villa Analysis
City need points to keep pace in the title race, with Villa the front runners for a top 4 finish with many punters and EPL betting sites.
Manchester City
It is now or never for Manchester City, as they chase a historic 4th Premier League title in a row again this season. The blues are ticking along with Arsenal and Liverpool but a couple of recent draws have left them chasing shadows to an extent. Writing off City is never the wisest thing to do for punters and Premier League betting sites but the blues know that time is running out on their title defence.
Team news: Ederson, Kyle Walker, Nathan Ake, and John Stones look set to be absent here for City.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup:
Stefan Ortega, Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Rico Lewis, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Mateo Kovacic, Julian Alvarez, Jeremy Doku & Erling Haaland.
Aston Villa
It has been an incredible campaign for Aston Villa, who remain firmly in the top 4 hunt with just 8 games to play this season. Unai Emery has done a superb job at Villa Park and the Villains have forced themselves into contention as one of the biggest and best sides in the division. They will need to be wary of a City side that will be rattled but Villa are confident on the break and they have the tools to hurt the blues here.
Team news: Tyrone Mings, Matty Cash, Boubacar Kamara and Emi Buendia are injured for this one, with captain John McGinn still banned.
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup:
Emiliano Martinez, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Diego Carlos, Lucas Digne, Leon Bailey, Youri Tielemans, Douglas Luiz, Morgan Rogers, Moussa Diaby & Ollie Watkins.
Manchester City vs Aston Villa Prediction
This has the feeling of a game that is all or nothing for Manchester City, as their troubles this term have been exacerbated by the improvements made by Arsenal and Liverpool. Villa will enjoy making this tough for City, who are struggling for fluidity and with City looking to chase the game, Villa should have enough about them to pick up a precious point here.
Prediction: The match to finish as a draw – 11/2 (+550) – Rhino Bet.
Manchester City vs Aston Villa – The Ultimate Bet
Draw & BTTS – 8/1 (+800) – Fitzdares
City drew a blank against Arsenal last time out but they generally find a way to score at the Etihad and whilst Aston Villa wouldn’t expect to keep a clean sheet, this could well end up being an entertaining draw.
