Manchester City vs Aston Villa: Betting Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore our detailed preview for Man City vs Aston Villa in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.

Fixture: Manchester City vs Aston Villa
Date: Tuesday 22 April 2025
Kick-off: 20:00 BST
Venue: Etihad Stadium

This match promises to be a tactical battle between two teams with clear ambitions for European football. Manchester City, despite missing Haaland, have shown they can adapt and score goals through other players. Aston Villa, on the other hand, have been in excellent form, with Watkins leading the line effectively.

Expect a high-intensity game with both teams looking to control the tempo and create scoring opportunities. City might dominate possession, but Villa's counter-attacking threat could prove decisive. The match could be decided by moments of individual brilliance or defensive resilience.

Match Prediction: Manchester City 2-2 Aston Villa

Manchester City have shown resilience and determination in their recent outings, maintaining a strong position in the race for Champions League qualification. Their last five matches in the Premier League have been a mix of wins and draws, demonstrating their ability to recover from challenging situations.

Last 5 league matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Everton (A)
• Win: 5-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Man United (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Leicester (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Brighton (H)
  

Aston Villa have been in scintillating form, with a series of victories that have propelled them into contention for a top-five finish. Their recent performances have been characterised by clinical finishing and solid defensive displays.

Last 5 league matches:

• Win: 4-1 vs Newcastle (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Southampton (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Nottingham Forest (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Brighton (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Brentford (A)
  

The historical encounters between Manchester City and Aston Villa have often been closely contested, with City holding a strong record but Villa showing they can compete. In their recent meetings, the results have been varied, indicating the potential for an exciting match.

• Aston Villa 2-1 Man City (21 Dec 2024)
• Man City 4-1 Aston Villa (03 Apr 2024)
• Aston Villa 1-0 Man City (06 Dec 2023)
• Man City 3-1 Aston Villa (12 Feb 2023)
• Aston Villa 1-1 Man City (03 Sep 2022)
  

• Rodri (Knee) - Out
• Erling Haaland (Ankle) - Out
• John Stones (Thigh) - Out
• Nathan Ake (Muscle) - Out
• Manuel Akanji (Muscle) - Out
• Phil Foden (Knock) - Doubtful
• Ederson (Groin) - Doubtful
  

Aston Villa have a fully fit squad, with Leon Bailey and Ross Barkley both recovering from injuries recently, which is a significant boost as they aim to continue their winning streak.

Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Kovacic, Gündogan; Savinho, De Bruyne, Doku; Marmoush

Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Onana, Kamara; Rogers, Tielemans, McGinn; Watkins

• Kevin De Bruyne vs Youri Tielemans: De Bruyne's creativity and vision will be crucial for City, while Tielemans will need to disrupt his play and control the midfield for Villa.
• Ollie Watkins vs Rúben Dias: Watkins has been in fine form, and his battle with the experienced Dias will be pivotal. Watkins' movement and finishing will be tested against Dias' defensive prowess.
• Omar Marmoush vs Ezri Konsa: With Haaland out, Marmoush has stepped up as City's central striker. His ability to hold up play and finish will be crucial against Konsa's solid defending.
  

• Manchester City have the most wins against Aston Villa in Premier League history, with a total of 30 victories.

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