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The upcoming fixture list in the Premier League includes third-place Manchester City at 12th-place Aston Villa — both coming off wins — on Sunday, October 26 at 10:00 AM ET. Our game prediction can be found below.
With 17 goals in 8 games, Manchester City is first in the Premier League. On the other side, Aston Villa has allowed eight goals in 8 matches, fifth in the league. Aston Villa has scored eight goals in 8 games this season (17th in Premier League), and Manchester City has conceded six goals in 8 games (second in league). Manchester City is second in the Premier League in goal differential at +11. Aston Villa is 11th in the Premier League in goal differential at 0.
Manchester City’s last game was a 2-0 victory at home against Everton FC, taking 23 shots and outshooting Everton by 18. Manchester City got all two of its goals from Erling Haaland in that match versus Everton. Aston Villa secured a 2-1 road win against Tottenham Hotspur in its most recent game on October 19, while outshooting Tottenham Hotspur eight to seven. Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendia led Aston Villa with a goal apiece. They each took one shot.
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| Moneyline Favorite | Moneyline Underdog | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City -129 | Aston Villa +340 | 2.5 | -143 | +111 |
Manchester City vs. Aston Villa Prediction & Pick
- Moneyline Pick: Manchester City -129
- Total Pick: Under 2.5 goals
- Score Prediction: Manchester City 2, Aston Villa 1
Manchester City vs. Aston Villa Match Info
- Match Day: Sunday, October 26, 2025
- Match Time: 10:00 AM ET
- Location: Birmingham, England
- Stadium: Villa Park
- TV: Telemundo, USA Network, Fubo TV
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
Manchester City’s Moneyline Performance
- Thus far this season, Manchester City has been favored in seven matches, and won five.
- So far this season, Manchester City (-129) has been at least this big a favorite six times, and won five.
- Based on the moneyline, Manchester City has a 56.3% implied chance of winning this match.
Manchester City’s Key Players
Manchester City’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton | 10/18/2025 | H | W | 2-0 | 23 | 5 |
| Brentford | 10/5/2025 | A | W | 1-0 | 9 | 5 |
| Burnley | 9/27/2025 | H | W | 5-1 | 16 | 7 |
| Arsenal | 9/21/2025 | A | D | 1-1 | 4 | 12 |
| Manchester United | 9/14/2025 | H | W | 3-0 | 10 | 12 |
Aston Villa’s Moneyline Performance
- Aston Villa has been the underdog in two matches this season, and won one.
- Thus far this season, Aston Villa has not been this big an underdog (+340).
- According to the moneyline, Aston Villa’s chances of winning this match are 22.7%.
Aston Villa’s Key Players
Aston Villa’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham | 10/19/2025 | A | W | 2-1 | 8 | 7 |
| Burnley | 10/5/2025 | H | W | 2-1 | 11 | 3 |
| Fulham | 9/28/2025 | H | W | 3-1 | 9 | 10 |
| Sunderland AFC | 9/21/2025 | A | D | 1-1 | 10 | 12 |
| Everton | 9/13/2025 | A | D | 0-0 | 6 | 19 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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