Premier League 2025-2026: Aston Villa vs Man United Prediction

Aston Villa

Home Team
28%
VS

Man United

Away Team
50%
Draw: 22%
Over 2.5: 54%
Under 2.5: 46%
Goal: 61%
No Goal: 39%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Arsenal 16 11 3 2 30 10 20 36
2 Man City 16 11 1 4 38 16 22 34
3 Aston Villa 16 10 3 3 25 17 8 33
4 Chelsea 16 8 4 4 27 15 12 28
5 Crystal Palace 16 7 5 4 20 15 5 26
6 Man United 16 7 5 4 30 26 4 26
7 Liverpool 16 8 2 6 26 24 2 26
8 Sunderland 16 7 5 4 19 17 2 26
9 Everton 16 7 3 6 18 19 -1 24
10 Brighton 16 6 5 5 25 23 2 23
11 Tottenham 16 6 4 6 25 21 4 22
12 Newcastle 16 6 4 6 21 20 1 22
13 Bournemouth 16 5 6 5 25 28 -3 21
14 Fulham 16 6 2 8 23 26 -3 20
15 Brentford 16 6 2 8 22 25 -3 20
16 Nott'm Forest 16 5 3 8 17 25 -8 18
17 Leeds 16 4 4 8 20 30 -10 16
18 West Ham 16 3 4 9 19 32 -13 13
19 Burnley 16 3 1 12 18 33 -15 10
20 Wolves 16 0 2 14 9 35 -26 2

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Aston Villa

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.67
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.29
# Clean Sheets: 1

Man United

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.66
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.16
# Clean Sheets: 0

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Aston Villa and Man United sees the away team as the predicted winner with a 50.0% probability, compared to a 28.0% chance for the home team. The match is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with a 54.0% likelihood of over 2.5 goals being scored. Currently, Aston Villa holds a commendable 3rd position in the Premier League standings, while Man United sits at 6th.

Match Analysis

Aston Villa is riding a wave of success, having won their last three matches against formidable opponents, including a narrow victory against Arsenal at home and high-scoring wins against West Ham and Brighton away. This streak highlights their attacking prowess, with an average of 2.0 goals scored per game in their last five outings. Defensively, they have been solid as well, conceding only 0.4 goals on average over the same period. Man United, on the other hand, have displayed mixed form in their recent encounters. They managed a convincing win against Wolves away but were held to draws at home against Bournemouth and West Ham. Their offensive potential is evident, with an average of 2.4 goals scored in their last five games. However, their defense has been less reliable, conceding 1.4 goals on average, suggesting vulnerabilities that Aston Villa could exploit.

Final Prediction

The edge for Man United comes from their robust scoring ability, which could overpower Aston Villa’s defense. A key factor to watch will be Man United's ability to maintain defensive composure against a Villa side that has been efficient in front of goal recently. This match promises excitement, with both teams capable of finding the back of the net.