Manchester City vs Aston Villa Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2024-25

The Villans have already defeated Pep Guardiola’s men once this season.

Manchester City are all set to host Aston Villa in match week 34 of the English Premier League 2024-25 season. The exciting contest between the Cityzens and the Villans will be witnessed at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City are the defending Premier League champions but have come up with some poor show of performances. They are in the fourth spot in the league table. Despite being at home, Pep Guardiola’s men will be under some pressure as they have lost to the Villans once this season.

Aston Villa are in good form and are looking to secure a UEFA Champions League spot for the coming season. Currently, Unai Emery’s Villa are in sixth place. A win will be a crucial mark for them at this point.

The Villans have shown positives in their last few Premier League games and have not dropped any points in their last five games.

Kick-off:

• Location: Manchester, England
• Stadium: Etihad Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, April 23
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST / Tuesday, April 22: 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT
• Referee: Craig Pawson
• VAR: In use

Form:

Manchester City: W-W-D-W-W

Aston Villa: W-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Omar Marmoush (Manchester City)

The Egyptian forward will once again be leading the attacking lines for Man City in the absence of Erling Haaland. Omar Marmoush, who joined Manchester City this season, has already scored a hat-trick. Pep Guardiola will once again put him to the test.

Although Marmoush was unable to score a goal in the last game, he will be an important player once again.

Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa)

Marcus Rashford has once again returned to his form. Although he has not been able to score many goals, Rashford has been able to create a lot of chances in the final third for Aston Villa. He has been a real danger to the opponent’s defence.

The forward will be looking to step up and score a goal or two against the Cityzens.

Match Facts

• Aston Villa are on a five-match winning streak in the Premier League at the moment.
• The Villans have won two of their last three matches against the Cityzens.
• Manchester City have not lost any of their last five matches.

Manchester City vs Aston Villa: Betting Tips and Odds

• Aston Villa to win @3/1 Betfred
• Marcus Rashford to score @17/2 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @29/20 Bet MGM

Injury and Team News

Erling Haaland, Ederson, Rodri and a couple of more players have injuries and will not be in action for Man City.

Aston Villa have all of their players ready and fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 27

Manchester City won: 20

Aston Villa won: 5

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Manchester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ortega (GK); Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Rielly; Kovacic, Gundogan; Silva, De Bruyne, Savinho; Marmoush

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Martinez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Kamara, Tielemans; Rogers, Asensio, McGinn; Rashford

Match Prediction

It will be a close battle between the top Premier League sides here. Even though the Cityzens will be at home, Aston Villa are likely to steal a win over Manchester City in the upcoming league clash.

Prediction: Manchester City 2-3 Aston Villa

Telecast Details

India: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar

UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport, NTA, Sporty TV

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