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Manchester United vs Aston Villa Odds
United is a slim favorite for Sunday’s clash at soccer betting sites, sitting at +118 odds on the moneyline. Villa returns at +210, while a draw is priced at +260. The O/U is set at three goals.
The Red Devils have dominated this fixture in recent memory, winning six of the last eight meetings, tasting defeat just once during that span. They beat the Lions 3-1 at Old Trafford in March.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa Analysis
It’s been a topsy-turvy campaign for Manchester United, who are sitting in 17th place in the Premier League table with a disappointing 1-4-4 record. Despite ranking first in the top flight in shots, Michael Carrick’s side is averaging just 1.1 goals per match, bagging only 10 in nine appearances. They’ve also conceded 15 times, and their league struggles worsened last weekend with a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea.
However, the Red Devils ended a three-game losing run on Tuesday with a 3-2 home win in the Champions League against Roma. The host overcame a two-goal deficit, scoring three unanswered to secure a crucial three points. Bruno Fernandes netted the first, before Matheus Cunha’s brace proved to be the difference-maker. Hopefully, this hard-fought European win can help United get back on track in England before it’s too late.
It hasn’t been a banner season for Villa either, but they’re in a much better spot than Sunday’s opponents. Unai Emery’s men are in 10th place, compiling a 3-3-3 record. They’re just four points out of a Champions League spot, and a victory at Old Trafford will do wonders for the club’s top-four aspirations.
Scoring goals has also proved to be an issue for the Villans, netting just 10 so far. However, summer signing Nicolas Jackson is starting to find his best for the Lions, bagging three goals in his last two league outings. Emery’s group were completely shut down midweek though by Barcelona, who handed them a stiff 3-0 defeat in the UCL. Villa managed just one shot on target, and only 35% possession.They’re now winless in three games across all competitions.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa Injury News
Manchester United have several injury concerns ahead of Sunday's clash. Carlos Baleba (hamstring), Benjamin Sesko (shin), and Manuel Ugarte (knee) are all sidelined, while Luke Shaw (knock) and Marcus Rashford (hip) remain doubtful. Patrick Dorgu has returned to training but is still questionable. Lisandro Martinez is also suspended following his red card against Chelsea.
Aston Villa will be without Amadou Onana (knee) and Matteo Ruggeri (hamstring), while Matty Cash is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is also dealing with a hamstring issue, although he could return in time to face his former club.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa Pick
Neither team is in top form, but United will have a sense of urgency, as another defeat simply cannot happen at this point if they’re going to stay out of the relegation zone. The Red Devils’ only win this term was at home, and they’ve played well against Villa over the past few years. I’ll back the hosts to notch three points.
Pick: Manchester United +118/TonyBet
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