Man City vs Aston Villa Prediction, Odds and Free Betting Tips

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Date: 12th February 2023
Kick-Off: 16:30 UK, 17:30 CET
Venue: Etihad Stadium

Man City will face Aston Villa in another match from the 23rd round of the Premier League.

Man City vs Aston Villa: Top Free Betting Tips

Man City cannot afford to drop more points after two defeats in the last five games. Here are our predictions.

Total Goals Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals

Manchester City seem a bit out of shape. They are as dominant as ever but scoring goals seems to be a problem nowadays. Without Haaland scoring a goal or two, they seem completely clueless how to score. But they need to step it up now and Villa are a suitable opponent. Moreover, we also think that Villa may find a goal here.

Player to Score Anytime: Erling Haaland

Haaland has scored over 25 goals since the start of the season and the majority of those happened at home. Especially when he faces slightly weaker opposition, he shines and scores multiple times per game. We think that Villa are one of those teams and their defense is not good right now, so Haaland will have a lot more chances than the game vs Tottenham and he will score.

Correct Score Prediction: 3:1 to City

We expect a win here for City and they generally always win against Villa at home. The last defeat to this opponent at home in regular time (excluding cup games) was in 2007. We think that City will have a lot more fun with Villa and score 3 goals at least, which is what they typically do against this opponent.

Man City vs Aston Villa: Form, Recent Games, and News

Man City Preview

Manchester City are now 5 points behind Arsenal and cannot afford to drop more points. However, their schedule is incredibly difficult and the team will almost certainly lose points with that current form. Manchester City recently lost to Tottenham, which was a huge blow to their championship dreams but the team still has a good chance with two matches against Arsenal remaining. They simply cannot afford to drop points.

Aston Villa Preview

Aston Villa did not have a good start this year and until recently, they were in danger of relegation. Before the World Cup started, Villa managed to get 3 wins in four games and climb to the middle of the table. There is not much to expect from the team this season and the main goal is to remain in the elite. Their defense is not the worst but their attack remains one of the weakest. Right now, they seem to be in somewhat good shape and we can maybe expect some good results.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Man City vs Aston Villa

Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.

FAQs regarding Man City vs Aston Villa

• In which places are the two teams right now? There is a 17-point difference between the two teams. Man City are 2nd with 45 points while Villa are 11th with 28.
• Which team won the previous encounter? The teams last played in September and the game ended in a 1:1 draw.
• Which team is the favorite to win this game? Obviously, Manchester City are a massive favorite ahead of this match.
• How is Manchester City ranked in home performance? Man City is currently the best home team. They have 9 wins, 1 draw and only 1 loss in 11 home games so far. They have scored 38 goals and conceded 12 goals in 11 games at the Etihad Stadium.
• What is the performance of Aston Villa away from home so far? Aston Villa is currently ranked as the 11th-best team on the road. The visitors have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses on the road. Moreover, Aston Villa has scored 8 and conceded 16 goals away from home.
• How did Aston Villa perform in the last five trips to the Etihad Stadium? Aston Villa lost in all the last 5 trips to the Etihad Stadium. They didn't score in two of the last five trips.
• How does Pep Guardiola compare against Aston Villa head coach, Unai Emery? The two managers have had 12 recent counters. Pep defeated Unai Emery in 8 of the counters and settled for the spoils in the other 4 meetings.