Premier League: Manchester City vs Aston Villa – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Premier League game between Manchester City and Aston Villa who meet up this coming Wednesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

The Sky Blues are highly favoured to claim a win against Aston Villa, whom they face this coming Wednesday. In their current shape, a win at Etihad Stadium seems to be the obvious outcome.

Sitting two places behind the top of the table, The Citizens claimed 64 points after 29 rounds. Meanwhile, Aston Villa amassed 59 points and rank as number 4 in the Premier League at the moment.

Form: Manchester City vs Aston Villa

Manchester City Form

Manchester City go into their upcoming match unbeaten in their previous three matches, which started off with a 1-1 draw against Liverpool. They went on to beat Newcastle 2-0, before sharing the spoils with Arsenal in a 0-0 draw. Manchester City put four wins on the board in their previous six Premier League matches at the Etihad Stadium. They drew twice while losing none, scored ten goals while conceding three.

Aston Villa Form

In their last three matches, Aston Villa beat Ajax 4-0, drew 1-1 with West Ham and beat Wolverhampton by 2-0. Aston Villa won half their previous six away matches in the Premier League, as well as seeing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored 13 goals whilst conceding seven.

Betting facts for Manchester City and Aston Villa

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Manchester City and Aston Villa played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Manchester City vs Aston Villa

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Phil Foden brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, The Citizens will start him against Aston Villa, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Ollie Watkins, who notched up five goals in his past six games.

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Full-time result

Manchester City won eight of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing two in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. Aston Villa won five of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing four and losing one. Manchester City are on an amazing streak of now 14 games in a row without defeat. Manchester City are on a fantastic streak of no less than 26 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. Aston Villa remained without defeat in 5 away games on the bounce. Manchester City have not lost to Aston Villa in 13 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Manchester City scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Aston Villa scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Of the previous 10 outings, Aston Villa scored the opening goal five times, whereas Manchester City were first on target in seven of their last 10 games. Manchester City have scored in 15 consecutive home meetings with Aston Villa.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Manchester City, who scored an average of 2.1 goals along the way. Of the last ten games for Aston Villa, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.8 times goals per game.

Suggested bet: Manchester City vs Aston Villa

To summarize, the upcoming Premier League clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Manchester City vs Aston Villa mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

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