The coming clash, Aston Villa vs Manchester United is something to look forward to. Going into this game, Aston Villa has excellent momentum after their surprise 1-0 win against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Manchester United had to score late in the Europa League to record a 3-3 draw against Porto, underlining how vulnerably they are defending these days.

Inarguably, Villa flies high in this league, comfortable near the top. United, however, has stumbled upon losing three out of their last five league games. This contrast of a form factor will be important since, once again, Villa enjoys home advantage in determining how this match would finally seek resolution.

Where United has been found wanting is in their defense, which has conceded far too many goals to comfortable opponents, hence affecting their standing in the league. But with major players returning for this tie, manager Erik ten Hag has more options to make their attack a strong one.

Team Form Analysis

Aston Villa: WWWWDW

Aston Villa has been in exceptional form. With a tight backline and good attacking performances across games, they will go into this game full of confidence. Their recent 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich showed what they can do against the best.

Manchester United: WWDDLD

This season, Manchester United have been sporadic; they are not sure what they want, especially in defense. In the gameweek, they managed to hold Porto to a 3-3 draw, but in this season they had blown chances, and Olympiacos had been no exception because of defensive lapses. Despite such adversities, the team remains unbeaten in their last two away league matches and can thus grind out recent results on the road.

Predicted Lineups

Aston Villa XI: Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Tielemans, Barkley, Rogers, Philogene; Duran, Watkins.

Manchester United XI: Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Dalot, De Ligt; Mainoo, Ugarte; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee.

Aston Villa vs Manchester United: Key Match Insights

• Aston Villa do not have a good run in recent times against Manchester United, having failed to win any of their last three league meetings.
• Villa have scored just once in the first half in their last four home games this season. United has managed just one victory in their last five Premier League fixtures.
• Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez was instrumental in their recent Champions League victory, making seven crucial saves.

Betting Tips

With the form of both teams, Aston Villa, with home advantage and solidity in defense, which has become hard to break down, goes into this match as the clear favorite according to the odds on StarBet. It might just be that inconsistent United defense that proves to be their own undoing.

• Aston Villa to win: 2.22
• Manchester United to win: 3.00

Aston Villa vs Manchester United: Final Prediction

Given the form of the sides, the strong home performances by Villa, and United’s fragile defense, the game is likely to be tight with few chances and end Villa’s way. Expect a hard-fought match with few clear-cut chances, but where Villa is on better form.

Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester Unite