| Manchester City wins | Draw | Aston Villa wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.304 | 6.05 | 8.2 |
| Manchester City | Aston Villa |
|---|---|
All Competitions
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LAST GAME: AFC Bournemouth 1 - 1 Manchester City
| LAST GAME: Freiburg 0 - 3 Aston Villa
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Sunday, May 24, 2026, 10 AM EDT
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
- Competition: Premier League
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Manchester City vs Aston Villa | Sunday, May 24, 2026, 10 AM EDT |
| Manchester City odds | -323 |
| Aston Villa odds | +660 |
| Draw | +460 |
| Over 2 | -667 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Manchester City vs Aston Villa Preview and Team News
Manchester City Team News
The Premier League title is out of Manchester City’s grasp this season. They could have taken things down to the final day had they won against Bournemouth midweek, but a 1-1 draw ended those hopes.
In the end, Arsenal were crowned the new league champions, a title they last won in 2003-04. As a result, City’s five-game unbeaten run will offer little consolation heading into this clash against Aston Villa.
Against Bournemouth, Pep Guardiola’s side controlled 54% possession but could only create one big chance all evening, which they failed to convert. Despite taking a total of 14 shots, they put only five of them on target. A resolute defensive showing from Bournemouth, in turn, handed the league title to Arsenal.
Guardiola will at least be encouraged by the fact that his squad is close to full strength.
Aston Villa Team News
Aston Villa, who won the UEFA Europa League final midweek by defeating Freiburg, have already qualified for the UEFA Champions League next season. They currently sit fourth in the table and are unbeaten in their last four outings.
Villa produced an excellent defensive performance in the final against Freiburg, keeping a clean sheet and allowing their opponents to take just two shots on target.
Centre-back Ezri Konsa made the joint-most defensive contributions (six) while completing 93% of his passes. Defensive midfielder Youri Tielemans also stood out. He not only scored a goal but also won two of his three aerial duels.
The Villans will be without Alysson Edward and Boubacar Kamara, both sidelined with injuries.
Manchester City vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups
Manchester City vs Aston Villa Prediction
- Pick: Manchester City to win
- Odds: -323 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Manchester City 3-1 Aston Villa
City should still have enough quality to win this game. They’ve beaten Villa in 21 of the previous 29 meetings between the sides. Moreover, at home, the Cityzens have lost just once to the Villans in their last 14 encounters, winning the other 13.
Guardiola’s men have an impeccable record at home in the league this season, having suffered only one defeat in 18 matches. Villa’s away record, meanwhile, makes for poor reading, as they have won just six of 18 road games.
Manchester City vs Aston Villa Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: First half total – over 1.25 goals
- Odds: -152 (20Bet)
We expect the first half to produce at least two goals. City are likely to be the more aggressive side. Notably, each of the last three meetings between these clubs at this venue has seen more than 1.25 goals in the first half, which supports our pick.
City will be helped out in the final third by the presence of Erling Haaland, who is bound to win the Golden Boot award this season (27 goals). The likes of Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo (36 combined goal contributions) will also come in handy. For the visitors, Ollie Watkins (14 goals) will be a major threat.
Manchester City vs Aston Villa Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
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