Aston Villa vs Manchester United Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 21st December 2025

Manchester United go up against Aston Villa this coming Sunday for a Premier League meeting at Villa Park.

The Villans are currently looking at 33 points on their account, having played 16 matches, leaving them two places off the current Premier League leaders. Meanwhile, The Red Devils find themselves as number 6 in the Premier League with 26 points following 16 rounds.

Aston Villa are looking for revenge after succumbing to a disappointing defeat in the last meeting against Manchester United. Judging by the odds from the bookmakers, they have a good chance of making it.

Aston Villa are confident they will be scoring goals in their next assignment in the Premier League, as they show off very admirable numbers from their past ten matches. The hosts scored 2.1 goals on average per match, or 21 goals in total, while allowing 11 goals against, for an average of 1.1 per outing. They managed three clean sheets along the way.

The Red Devils are brimming with confidence in front of goal before the upcoming away match in the Premier League, as they can show off very handsome numbers from their previous ten games. The visitors scored 2.3 times on average per match, for a total of 23 goals. They also let in 15 goals, leaving an average of 1.5 per match. They fought their way to one clean sheets.

The last time these two teams faced off against each other, Manchester United came away as 2-0 winners. No doubt they are planning a similar outcome on Sunday.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United Prediction

Aston Villa Form

In their last three outings, Aston Villa won 2-1 against Arsenal, beat FC Basel 1893 by 1-2 and hammered West Ham 2-3. Aston Villa took six wins in their last six Premier League matches on home soil, as they scored 13 and let in three goals.

Aston Villa are among the title candidates in the Premier League again this season, and first place is still within reach.

Manchester United Form

In their last three matches, Manchester United drew 1-1 with West Ham, beat Wolverhampton 1-4 before a 4-4 draw with Bournemouth. Manchester United won three of a possible six away matches in the Premier League, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored 13 while also conceding ten times.

Ambitions are high for Manchester United, and winning the title is still possible, but they need to raise their level to achieve the highest prize.

Both Aston Villa and Manchester United have been firing on all cylinders, while also conceding frequently. We should be in for a very entertaining match with goals aplenty.

Aston Villa have taken 11 points from their last seven games against teams from the top half of the Premier League table. They won three of these matches with a scoreline of eight goals to ten. Manchester United won five games, picked up 15 points, scored 12 and conceded ten goals in their last seven games against teams from the top half of the Premier League table. Aston Villa are looking at a record of ten wins, three draws and three defeats in the Premier League this season. Manchester United have a record of seven wins, five draws and four defeats in the Premier League.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United Squads

Aston Villa Squad

Unai Emery will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Manchester United from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season):

Emiliano Martinez (0/12), Marco Bizot (0/4), Rhys Oakley (0/0), Ronnie Hollingshead (0/0), Ezri Konsa (0/15), Ian Maatsen (0/11), Lamare Bogarde (0/11), Lino Sousa (0/0), Lucas Digne (0/15), Matty Cash (3/16), Pau Torres (0/12), Tyrone Mings (0/7), Victor Lindelof (0/5), Yeimar Mosquera (0/0), Amadou Onana (2/11), Boubacar Kamara (1/14), Emiliano Buendia (4/14), Harvey Elliott (0/4), John McGinn (1/16), Ross Barkley (1/7), Youri Tielemans (0/10), Andres Garcia (0/0), Donyell Malen (4/16), Evann Guessand (0/11), Jadon Sancho (0/7), Morgan Rogers (5/16), Ollie Watkins (3/16).

Manchester United Squad

Here is the full team squad of Manchester United. The 40 year-old Ruben Amorim will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Altay Bayindir (0/6), Senne Lammens (0/10), Tom Heaton (0/0), Ayden Heaven (0/5), Diego Leon (0/0), Diogo Dalot (1/14), Harry Maguire (1/8), Leny Yoro (0/16), Lisandro Martinez (0/4), Luke Shaw (0/16), Matthijs de Ligt (1/13), Noussair Mazraoui (0/9), Tyler Fredricson (0/0), Tyrell Malacia (0/0), Bruno Fernandes (5/16), Casemiro (4/15), Kobbie Mainoo (0/11), Manuel Ugarte (0/10), Mason Mount (3/13), Patrick Dorgu (0/15), Amad (2/15), Benjamin Sesko (2/12), Bryan Mbeumo (6/16), Chido Obi (0/0), Joshua Zirkzee (1/9), Matheus Cunha (2/13).

Aston Villa vs Manchester United Team News

Manchester United have four on the list of injured and absent players before their next match against Aston Villa this coming Sunday. Patrick Dorgu, Matheus Cunha, Matheus Cunha and Bruno Fernandes can't be called upon by Manchester United, as they are all sidelined with a suspension.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United Lineups

Aston Villa vs Manchester United H2H

The last time the pair played each other Manchester United came away as 2-0 winners, and rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind this coming Sunday. Manchester United seem to have a bit of a love affair with Aston Villa, as they have beaten them six times in last ten encounters. The bookies have Manchester United to win this match at best price odds of 23/10.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United Results

Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the last ten matches between Aston Villa and Manchester United. Odds on under 2.5 goals are at 6/5 with bookies.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United Betting Tips

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Morgan Rogers brings great form to the table, as he is now on four goals in six games. Surely, Aston Villa will start him against Manchester United, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Bruno Fernandes, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

Aston Villa won nine of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing one times. Manchester United won four of their last 10 games away from home, with four draws and two defeats as well. Aston Villa will be optimistic of getting on the scoresheet this coming Sunday, as Manchester United have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 away games. The hosts fought their way to five clean sheets in their last 10 games on home soil.

The last ten encounters between Aston Villa and Manchester United saw over 2.5 goals scored six times, with Aston Villa averaging 1.1 goals a game. Manchester United scored 1.6 goals on average in these, as both teams scored six times in this run. Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Aston Villa, who scored an average of 2.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Manchester United, who scored 2.3 times on average in these matches.