Manchester City vs Aston Villa betting tips: Premier League preview, predictions and odds
Last Updated: May 20, 2022 8:33 pm
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Recommended bets
Manchester City to win and over 2.5 goals is 4/7.
Manchester City to win and both teams to score is 15/8.
Jack Grealish is 5/1 to open the scoring and 6/5 to net against his boyhood club.
Match preview
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 23: Fernandinho lifts the Premier League Trophy with Benjamin Mendy, Riyāḍ Maḥrez, Ederson and Sergio Agüero following the Premier League match Manchester City and Everton at Etihad Stadium on May 23, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
The title race has gone to the wire, but will Manchester City retain their Premier League crown?
The Citizens could, pretty much, have rubber stamped the trophy last weekend, but slipped up at the London Stadium.
In that one, Man City actually found themselves 2-0 down against West Ham, fighting back thanks to a lovely strike from Jack Grealish and then an own goal.
They were then presented with the golden chance to win it, awarded a penalty with just four minutes remaining.
Riyāḍ Maḥrez shouldered the responsibility, but his tame effort was parried away by Łukasz Fabiański.
So, 2-2 it finished in East London, but Manchester City’s fate very much remains in their own hands.
Given that they still have a point advantage over Liverpool, a win will secure Man City’s eighth top-flight title, six of which have been in the last decade.
If the Etihad does witness yet another trophy presentation, it would be Pep Guardiola’s fourth English top-flight title.
This would be a new record for an overseas manager, with only Sir Alex Ferguson, George Ramsay, Bob Paisley, Tom Watson, Matt Busby and Herbert Chapman boasting more.
Aston Villa though, and their boss Steven Gerrard, would love to spoil the party.
The Villans are seven-times champions of England, level with their hosts for now, but currently find themselves in the no man’s land that is mid-table.
On Thursday night, they drew 1-1 with Burnley at Villa Park, thanks to Emi Buendía’s equaliser mere moments after the break.
This though means the Claret and Blue Army have won just two of their last ten outings, only beating Norwich and Burnley since 10 March.
Aston Villa haven’t won at Man City since 2007 but, if you’re of a Liverpool persuasion, just a draw will do, masterminded by your club legend.
Will it be a day of celebration for Manchester City?
Manchester City team news
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 23: Jack Grealish of Manchester City runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City at American Express Community Stadium on October 23, 2021 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
With Kyle Walker, John Stones and Rúben Dias out injured, defence is where Manchester City have concerns.
If none of this trio are fit, Nathan Aké will surely come in, alongside Aymeric Laporte, with 37 year old Fernandinho making way.
Phil Foden will be looking to join Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling and Riyāḍ Maḥrez by reaching double figures for league goals this season.
All four of that quartet could start, although Jack Grealish and Raheem Sterling might have something to say about that.
Grealish made 213 appearance for Villa but will be looking to win his first major honour against them.
Rodri will continue at the base of midfield, chosen over İlkay Gündoğan who could be on the move this season.
Aston Villa team news
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – JANUARY 15: Philippe Coutinho of Aston Villa applauds the fans following the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on January 15, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Steven Gerrard did name a strong side for Thursday’s draw with Burnley and will go all out to get a result in this one too.
Youngster Carney Chukwuemeka was given just his second Premier League start in that one, but is likely to be back on the bench here.
That’s because at least one of Philippe Coutinho or Danny Ings will come in, alongside Ollie Watkins with, perhaps, Emi Buendía missing out.
Coutinho scored a famous goal against Manchester City for Liverpool in 2014, one of five goals he’s managed against them in seven appearances.
At the back, with Ezri Konsa out due to a horrible injury, Calum Chambers will partner Tyrone Mings at the back.
Ashley Young was part of the Manchester United team denied a Premier League title by that Sergio Agüero goal a decade ago.
He’ll be a substitute here with Lucas Digne at left-back.
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Real Madrid vs Manchester City - 3:1
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Aston Villa vs Burnley FC - 1:1
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Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace - 1:1
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Aston Villa vs Liverpool FC - 1:2
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Burnley FC vs Aston Villa - 1:3
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| May 22, 2022 | Premier League 21/22 | Manchester City | 3 - 2 | Aston Villa |
| May 15, 2022 | Premier League 21/22 | West Ham United | 2 - 2 | Manchester City |
| May 11, 2022 | Premier League 21/22 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1 - 5 | Manchester City |
| May 8, 2022 | Premier League 21/22 | Manchester City | 5 - 0 | Newcastle United |
| May 4, 2022 | UEFA Champions League 21/22 | Real Madrid | 3 - 1 | Manchester City |
| May 22, 2022 | Premier League 21/22 | Manchester City | 3 - 2 | Aston Villa |
| May 19, 2022 | Premier League 21/22 | Aston Villa | 1 - 1 | Burnley FC |
| May 15, 2022 | Premier League 21/22 | Aston Villa | 1 - 1 | Crystal Palace |
| May 10, 2022 | Premier League 21/22 | Aston Villa | 1 - 2 | Liverpool FC |
| May 7, 2022 | Premier League 21/22 | Burnley FC | 1 - 3 | Aston Villa |
| Manchester City | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Matches played | 38 |
| 29 | Matches won | 13 |
| 631 | Goal attempts | 401 |
| 241 | Shots on goal | 161 |
| 216 | Shots off goal | 150 |
| 316 | Corner kicks | 196 |
| 69% | Average ball possession | 45% |
| 174 | Shots blocked | 90 |
| 43 | Cards given | 82 |
| 424 | Free kicks | 548 |
| 66 | Offsides | 52 |
| 4 | Shots on post | 3 |
| 3 | Shots on bar | 2 |
| 82 | Goals by foot | 44 |
| 14 | Goals by head | 6 |
| 99 | Goals scored | 52 |
| 26 | Goals conceded | 54 |
| Manchester City | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Matches | 48 |
| 24 | Home Matches | 24 |
| 24 | Away Matches | 24 |
| 96 | Total Goals | 40 |
| 2 | Average Goals Scored | 0.83 |
| 32 | Wins | 7 |
| 7 | Losses | 32 |
| 9 | Draws | 9 |
| May 22, 2022 | Premier League 21/22 | Manchester City | 3 - 2 | Aston Villa |
| December 1, 2021 | Premier League 21/22 | Aston Villa | 1 - 2 | Manchester City |
| April 21, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Aston Villa | 1 - 2 | Manchester City |
| January 20, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Manchester City | 2 - 0 | Aston Villa |
| March 1, 2020 | EFL Cup 19/20 | Aston Villa | 1 - 2 | Manchester City |
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Premier League table:
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Team
MP
W
D
L
F
A
D
P
1
AFC Bournemouth
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Arsenal FC
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Aston Villa
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Brentford FC
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
Brighton & Hove Albion
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
Chelsea FC
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
Crystal Palace
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
Everton FC
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
Fulham FC
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
Leeds United
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
Leicester City
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
Liverpool FC
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
Manchester City
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
Manchester United
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
Newcastle United
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
16
Nottingham Forest
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
17
Southampton FC
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
18
Tottenham Hotspur
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
19
West Ham United
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
20
Wolverhampton Wanderers
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
What time is kick off between Manchester City vs Aston Villa?
15:00, Sunday 22 May 2022
