City's Charge for the Top 5 – Will Villa Halt Their Momentum?
Manchester City vs Aston Villa Premier League Prediction Match Details
European chasing Manchester City will welcome fellow European chaser Aston Villa to the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night for the Premier League round 34 games. Can the Citizens continue their impressive turnaround in the top-five race?
Manchester City Preview & Form
Manchester City have hit some impressive turnaround form in recent games, as the Pep Guardiola side will come into this game with a six-match unbeaten run across all competitions, winning four and playing two draws. Last weekend, Pep Guardiola's side claimed an impressive 2-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park, thanks to an incredible late strike from Willy O'Reilly and Mateo Kovacic. The Citizens have now won three of their last five Premier League games, with two or more goals scored in four of the games. Currently, City sits fourth in the Premier League standings with 58 points from 33 games, just a point behind the top seven with five games to go.
Pep Guardiola's side has also remained solid, with their recent home games having won each of their last two Premier League games and being undefeated in the last three. Their current impressive turnaround form will provide City with huge confidence against Villa at Etihad, given that City have won the last 14 home league games against Villa.
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Aston Villa Preview & Form
Aston Villa are currently in an impressive run of form, as they bounced back from their painful Champions League elimination by thrashing Newcastle United 4-1 at the weekend. The weekend victory now means Unai Emery's men have won each of their last five Premier League games, with two or more goals scored in four of the games. The Villains have been in impressive form under Unai Emery this season, and a return to Champions League football next season would be a promising achievement for the team. Currently, Villa sits seventh in the Premier League standings with 57 points from 33 games; a win at Etihad will see them return to the top four. Ollie Watkins has had a hand in 48 away Premier League goals.
Unai Emery's side are currently enjoying an impressive away form, with the Villains having won their last three away league games without conceding a goal.
Manchester City vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups
Manchester City: Ortega (GK); Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Rielly; Kovacic, Gundogan; Silva, De Bruyne, Savinho; Marmoush
Aston Villa: Martinez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Kamara, Tielemans; Rogers, Asensio, McGinn; Rashford
Manchester City vs Aston Villa H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- 21 December 2024 – Aston Villa 2–1 Manchester City
- 3 April 2024 – Manchester City 4–1 Aston Villa
- 6 December 2023 – Aston Villa 1–0 Manchester City
- 12 February 2023 – Manchester City 3–1 Aston Villa
- 3 September 2022 – Aston Villa 1–1 Manchester City
Manchester City vs Aston Villa Prediction Betting Tips
Historically, Manchester City has a strong home record against Villa at the Etihad Stadium. So, considering City's recent turnaround form, we think City will maintain the unbeaten home record against Aston Villa.
Bet:
- Manchester City to Win
- Over 2.5 Goals
- Both Teams to Score
