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Aston Villa vs Manchester City – Preview, and Prediction
Aston Villa vs Manchester City – Villa are coming off a Premier League match against Bournemouth that ended in a tie.
Five of Aston Villa’s last six matches have had at least three goals. These games saw Aston Villa score ten and their opponents score eight. That trend may not continue in this encounter.
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur tied 3-3 in the Premier League before this. In that match, Manchester City had 55% possession and 18 total attempted shots, with only three on target.
Manchester City scored through Phil Foden (31′) and Jack Grealish (81′). Tottenham had eight shots, three on target. Spurs’ Heung-min Son (6′, 9′ own goal), Giovani Lo Celso (69′), and Dejan Kulusevski (90′) scored.
Manchester City has scored 20 goals in their last six matches. Every game, Manchester City has scored. Eight goals have been against them.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City – Betting Analysis
Aston Villa has struggled in head-to-head meetings since January 20, 2021. Manchester City has won 83% of their matches, while they’ve lost all. These games witnessed 19 goals—six Villans and 13 Citizens. The average game goal is 3.17.
Manchester City defeated Aston Villa 3-1 on Premier League match day 23 on February 12, 2023. In that encounter, Manchester City had 67% possession and 17 total attempts, three on target.
Rodri (4′), İlkay Gündoğan (39′), and Riyad Mahrez (45′) scored the goals. Aston Villa had five shots, with only one on target. Ollie Watkins scored (61′). Match referee: Robert Jones.
We believe that Aston Villa is capable of breaking down the defense of Manchester City, but a single goal should not be enough to prevent a loss.
What are the best odds for the game?
Turning to the betting odds in the 90-minute result market, backing Aston Villa is available for 4.25, betting on a draw is 4.2 and staking on the winner to be Manchester City gets 1.76. They’re the top market prices offered right now.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Away win
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