Aston Villa vs Manchester City predictions, team news, betting tips, odds and Bet Builder

Aston Villa vs Manchester City kick-off, date & TV info 

Date Sunday, October 26
Kick-off 2pm
Venue Villa Park, Birmingham
Competition Premier League
TV Sky Sports Main Event

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are bidding for an eighth win in ten games when they travel to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.

Villa have also been on a good run of form but their five-match winning streak ended on Thursday as Europa League hosts Go Ahead Eagles came from behind to win 2-1 in the Netherlands.

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Aston Villa vs Manchester City betting tips & predictions

Best bet

Manchester City
3pts 4-5 general

Aston Villa vs Manchester City preview 

Aston Villa and Manchester City stumbled out of the traps in this season’s Premier League but both clubs are in fine form coming into Sunday’s game at Villa Park.

Villa failed to score in their first four league matches but put together a five-game winning streak before Thursday’s 2-1 defeat at Go Ahead Eagles in the Europa League.

Unai Emery rested several key players for the trip to the Netherlands and even a full-strength Villa side may struggle to halt City’s charge.

Pep Guardiola’s men suffered early-season defeats to Tottenham and Brighton before moving through the gears despite the absence of midfield general Rodri.

City’s only dropped points in their last five league fixtures came in a 1-1 draw at title favourites Arsenal, who avoided defeat thanks to an injury-time equaliser from Gabriel Martinelli.

Erling Haaland gave the Citizens an early lead at the Emirates Stadium and his sizzling form continued with the opener in Tuesday’s 2-0 Champions League win at Villarreal.

Villa’s winning run came against modest opposition as they beat Bologna and Feyenoord in the Europa League and Fulham, Burnley and Tottenham in the league.

Emery’s side fell behind early on against Fulham and Spurs and, just three days after a disappointing European trip, they face a difficult test against in-form City.

Aston Villa vs Manchester City Bet Builder

Erling Haaland to score at any time

The Manchester City striker has been virtually unstoppable in recent months, scoring in 19 of his last 21 appearances for City and Norway.

Under 3.5 cards

Aston Villa average a commendable 1.75 cards per game in all competitions this season while City have received only ten bookings in eight Premier League matches.

John McGinn to have one or more shots

The Scotland midfielder scored in Villa’s first two Europa League games against Bologna and Feyenoord and has had seven shots in his last four league matches.

Pays out at 9-2 with bet365

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Key stat for Aston Villa vs Manchester City

♦ Manchester City have kept clean sheets in seven of their eight wins in all competitions this season

Aston Villa vs Manchester City betting odds

Sign up with Sky Bet to bet on Aston Villa vs Manchester City in the Premier League. Here are the latest odds for Sunday’s match.

Odds correct at time of publishing

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Aston Villa vs Manchester City news and predicted line-ups

Aston Villa

Lucas Digne (ankle) faces a fitness test so Ian Maatsen could start at left-back. Youri Tielemans and Andres Garcia are injured.

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Onana; Malen, Rogers, McGinn; Watkins
Subs: Guessand, Buendia, Bogarde, Lindelof, Mings, Elliott, Digne

Manchester City

Rodri is injured and fellow midfielder Nico Gonzalez is a slight doubt. Abdukodir Khusanov will also be assessed.

Predicted line-up (4-1-4-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; Gonzalez; Cherki, Foden, Reijnders, Doku; Haaland
Subs: Savinho, Kovacic, Silva, Marmoush, Lewis, Bobb, Ait-Nouri

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FAQs for Aston Villa vs Manchester City

When is Aston Villa vs Manchester City in the Premier League?

The match kicks off at 2pm on Sunday, October 26.

Where is Aston Villa vs Manchester City being played?

Sunday’s game is taking place at Villa Park in Birmingham.

Where can I watch Aston Villa vs Manchester City?

There is live coverage of Aston Villa vs Manchester City on Sky Sports Main Event.

What is the match betting for Aston Villa vs Manchester City?

Manchester City are 3-4 favourites to beat 16-5 hosts Aston Villa and the draw is 14-5.

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