Aston Villa vs Manchester United: will Aston Villa extend their brilliant run?
On Sunday, December 21, we are set for a Matchday 17 clash in the English Premier League, as Aston Villa host Manchester United. The match kicks off at 17:30 CET, and I am offering a betting pick for this encounter.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United: match facts and head-to-head
- Aston Villa have won nine matches in a row.
- Aston Villa’s scoring streak also stands at nine consecutive matches.
- Manchester United are unbeaten in four straight games: two wins and two draws.
- Manchester United have conceded at least one goal in nine consecutive matches.
- At home, Aston Villa have lost just one match this season.
- In away fixtures, Manchester United are unbeaten in five matches.
- Manchester United boast the second-best attack in the league with 30 goals.
- In 41% of their matches this season, Manchester United have scored in both halves, compared to 39% for Aston Villa.
- Only 6% of Manchester United’s wins this season have come with a clean sheet, while Aston Villa’s figure stands at 26%.
- Manchester United defeated Aston Villa 2–0 in the most recent head-to-head meeting.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United: match preview
Aston Villa are currently producing excellent football. Their start to the season was far from ideal, as they failed to win in the opening five rounds, but since then they have delivered outstanding performances and results. In their last 11 matches, they have recorded ten wins and just one defeat, which came against Liverpool. Aston Villa have collected 33 points from 16 rounds and currently sit third in the table. They trail second place by one point and the leaders by three, while holding a five-point cushion over the team in fourth.
Manchester United are close to the top four and are battling for European qualification and a place in the UEFA Champions League. The Red Devils have picked up 26 points from 16 matches and are currently two points adrift of fourth place. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with two draws, two wins and one defeat. United possess a very strong attacking unit, with 30 goals scored, the second-best tally in the Premier League. A few days ago, Manchester United played out a dramatic 4–4 draw with Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
Probable line-ups
- Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Lindelof, Konsa, Maatsen; Onana, Kamara; McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers; Watkins
- Manchester United: Lammens; Yoro, Martinez, Shaw; Dalot, Mainoo, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mount, Cunha; Sesko
Prediction
This promises to be a very difficult match for both sides. Aston Villa are in strong form, but Manchester United are also showing a reasonably solid level of performance. I suggest a bet on both teams to score.
