Value bet: Under 3.5 goals @ 2.10 – our chance 51% vs 48% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultManchester City to win ✗69% · @1.26
Double chanceEither team to win ✓85% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.55
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓69% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗10% · fair 10.29
Manchester City vs Aston Villa preview and prediction
The match
Aston Villa travel to Etihad Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday 24 May (16:00 WAT) to face Manchester City. Manchester City are 3rd with 21 points from 10 games (in the top four), while Aston Villa sit 10th on 13 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Manchester City's last 5: DWDWW Most recently they drew with Bournemouth 1–1 away. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Aston Villa's last 5: WDWLW Most recently they beat SC Freiburg 3–0 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.8 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 2.3 for Manchester City and 1.0 for Aston Villa. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score in 62% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Manchester City 69%, draw 15%, Aston Villa 16%.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.55.
Value angle: Under 3.5 goals at 2.10 – 51% on our numbers against 48% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 69% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Manchester City 2–1 Aston Villa. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Manchester City69%fair 1.45 · @1.26
Draw15%fair 6.68 · @6.25
Aston Villa16%fair 6.25 · @8.40
3.35Expected goals
2.35Manchester City xG
1.00Aston Villa xG
62%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–010%
2–110%
1–08%
1–18%
3–08%
3–18%
From our goals model: Manchester City 2.3 – 1.0 Aston Villa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Manchester City to win✗
69%
1.45
1.26
Double chance
Either team to win✓
85%
1.18
1.11
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
62%
1.60
1.55
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
1.07
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.44
1.28
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
51%
1.97
2.10 ▲
Half-time result
Manchester City ahead at half-time✓
50%
2.00
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Manchester City / FT Manchester City✗
45%
2.24
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
10%
10.29
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Form
Manchester City – last 6
DWDWWW
19 May
@ Bournemouth
1–1
D
13 May
vs Crystal Palace
3–0
W
4 May
@ Everton
3–3
D
22 Apr
@ Burnley
1–0
W
4 Apr
vs Liverpool
4–0
W
22 Mar
@ Arsenal
2–0
W
2.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Aston Villa – last 6
WDWLWW
20 May
@ SC Freiburg
3–0
W
10 May
@ Burnley
2–2
D
7 May
vs Nottingham Forest
4–0
W
30 Apr
@ Nottingham Forest
0–1
L
19 Apr
vs Sunderland
4–3
W
16 Apr
vs Bologna
4–0
W
2.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Manchester City and Aston Villa.
What is the prediction for Manchester City vs Aston Villa?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Manchester City vs Aston Villa?
On our numbers Manchester City have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Aston Villa 16%.
How many goals will there be in Manchester City vs Aston Villa?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Manchester City vs Aston Villa?
Our predicted score is Manchester City 2–1 Aston Villa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Manchester City vs Aston Villa?
Manchester City vs Aston Villa (Premier League) kicks off on Sunday 24 May 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Etihad Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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