Where to Watch Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Mark your calendars! You can catch the thrilling encounter between Manchester United and Aston Villa live on TNT Sports 1 this Sunday, May 25 at 4 PM. Don’t miss out on the action!
Manchester United vs Aston Villa: Predictions & Best Bet
Aston Villa to win & under 3.5 goals
Stake: 1pt at 2-1 via Betfair
Latest Odds for Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Get Ready! Here are the up-to-date odds ahead of this exciting clash in the Premier League:
Odds correct at the time of publication.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa: Match Preview & Predictions
The mood at Old Trafford has been far from jubilant this season, and expectations will be running high as Manchester United face off against a resurgent Aston Villa side chasing a top-five finish. A crucial three points are at stake!
Coming off a listless performance in the Europa League Final, where United suffered a disheartening 1-0 defeat against a beleaguered Tottenham, their season’s struggles have been painfully apparent. Many anticipated that Ruben Amorim would inspire a resurgence, but the reality has only deepened frustrations among fans.
To add to their woes, key players like Casemiro, Mason Mount, and Rasmus Hojlund have yet to deliver when it mattered most. However, that’s only part of the story. The ownership saga continues to cast a shadow over the club, and with Bruno Fernandes hinting at potential transfers, the circumstances are less than ideal as they approach a pivotal fixture.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa stands in stark contrast, having flourished this season. With a successful run in the Champions League and not allowing their European pursuits to derail their league form, they are likely poised to give United another tough outing. A victory could even solidify their place in the top tier once again under the guidance of Unai Emery.
With their defense showing resilience—having kept clean sheets against teams like Bournemouth, Fulham, and Tottenham—Villa’s chances look promising. On the flip side, United faces an uphill battle, having lost three matches consecutively without scoring.
Key Stat to Note
Manchester United’s only victories in their last 14 league games have come against relegated teams—less than ideal for a club of their stature.
Team News & Lineups
Manchester United
They may see the return of Matthijs de Ligt after missing out on the Europa League final, but injuries still plague their roster. Lisandro Martinez remains unavailable, and Alejandro Garnacho‘s participation is uncertain after a fallout with the manager.
Aston Villa
Jacob Ramsey returns from suspension, providing a boost, while Youri Tielemans is a fitness doubt. Notably, Marcus Rashford will be ineligible to face his parent club.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro; Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dorgu; Diallo, Fernandes; Zirkzee.
Substitutes: Shaw, Amass, Casemiro, Eriksen, Mount, Garnacho, Hojlund.
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Onana; Rogers, Asensio, McGinn; Watkins.
Substitutes: Mings, Disasi, Digne, Barkley, Ramsey, Bailey, Malen.
Bet Builder Predictions
Under 3.5 Goals:
Only two of the last ten combined Premier League matches of these sides have featured over 3.5 goals.
Manuel Ugarte to be booked:
The combative Uruguayan has seen yellow cards on 11 occasions this season, and could be busy against Villa’s dynamic midfield.
Morgan Rogers to score or assist:
With two goals and six assists in his last 11 games, the talented forward is likely to shine in this crucial match.
Pays out at 14-1 with Bet365
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