| Aston Villa wins | Draw | Manchester City wins |
|---|---|---|
| 4.74 | 4.24 | 1.648 |
| Aston Villa | Manchester City |
|---|---|
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LAST GAME: Aston Villa 3 - 1 Viking
| LAST GAME: Manchester City 5 - 1 AEK Athens
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT
- Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham, England
- Competition: Premier League
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Aston Villa vs Manchester City | Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT |
| Aston Villa odds | +359 |
| Manchester City odds | -152 |
| Draw | +309 |
| Over/Under | Total 2.5: -193/+154 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Preview and Team News
Aston Villa Team News
Aston Villa sits 12th in the Premier League and has ground to make up if it hopes to qualify for the Champions League next season. A victory here would help it close the gap. The Villans are unbeaten in their last five games across all competitions. They followed their record 6-0 Champions League win over Fenerbahce with a 3-1 victory over Viking in the same competition.
Against Viking, they kept 54% of the ball and used it effectively to penetrate the final third. Villa made 40 touches in the opposition box, taking 17 shots from inside it. Overall, it recorded 21 shots, including 10 on target, and an impressive 2.70 xG. Unai Emery’s side also created eight big chances.
George Hemmings, Ian Maatsen, and Modou Cisse are doubts, while Johan Manzambi, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Matteo Ruggeri, and Amadou Onana are all ruled out.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Manchester City (3-4-2-1): Suzuki; Mings, Torres, Lindelof; Mbaye, Barkley, Gomes, Alysson; Buendia, McGinn; Jackson.
Manchester City Team News
Manchester City sits atop the Premier League, and a win here would allow it to pull clear of rivals Arsenal. The visitors have a perfect league record so far, with seven wins from seven games. Their recent form has also been strong, with four wins in their last five matches across all competitions.
They’re coming off a comprehensive 5-1 victory over AEK Athens in the Champions League. Phil Foden starred with a hat trick and an assist. He also completed 49 of 55 passes and created three chances, while left winger Allan impressed by completing four of his five dribble attempts.
Defensive midfielder Elliot Anderson, who joined this summer, ran the show in the center of the park, completing 66 of 69 passes (96% accuracy). He also scored City’s opening goal.
Matheus Nunes, Nico O’Reilly, and Mateo Kovacic are all doubtful, while Antoine Semenyo is sidelined with a leg injury until December.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Gvardiol, Dias, Khusanov, Lewis; Fernandez, Anderson; Allan, Cherki, Foden; Haaland.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Prediction
- Pick: Manchester City to win or draw
- Odds: -477 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 1-3 Manchester City
We’re taking a cautious approach by backing Man City to win or draw. It’s the only side with a perfect Premier League record, having won all seven league games. The Cityzens also hold the advantage over Villa in their head-to-head record, having avoided defeat in 20 of their last 26 Premier League meetings.
Playing on the road has not hampered Enzo Maresca’s men, either, as they have lost just five of their last 13 away league encounters with the Villans.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Erling Haaland to score
- Odds: -130 (20Bet)
Erling Haaland, who won the Premier League’s Golden Boot last season, has hit the ground running in this campaign, too. He currently leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals.
Across all competitions, Haaland has scored 12 goals for City. He was also in excellent form during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, finding the back of the net seven times and helping Norway reach the quarterfinals for the first time.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- NBC, USA Network, Peacock (USA)
- Fubo (Canada)
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