The Matchday 38 Premier League clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa will take place on May 25 at Old Trafford. Manchester United vs. Aston Villa: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Manchester United
The Red Devils approach the final round at a record low 16th place in the league table. The club has lost their last three Premier League matches: at home to West Ham (0-2), away to Brentford (3-4), and Chelsea (0-1). Additionally, Manchester United's winless streak in the Premier League now stands at eight matches (2 draws and 6 losses). On Wednesday, the team also lost the Europa League final, falling to Tottenham 0-1.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 6 of Manchester United's last 8 Premier League games.
- The club has not scored more than one goal in 7 of their last 8 Premier League matches.
- At home, the team has failed to win in four consecutive Premier League matches (2 draws and 2 losses).
Predicted lineup for Manchester United (5-3-2)
Andre Onana – Patrick Dorgu, Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof – Mason Mount, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes – Rasmus Hojlund, Amad Diallo.
Aston Villa
The Birmingham side has won their last three Premier League matches without conceding a goal. At home, they defeated Fulham (1-0) and Tottenham (2-0), and away, they overcame Bournemouth (1-0). Notably, the club has kept a clean sheet in three consecutive Premier League matches for the first time since March 2022. Unai Emery's team is in sixth place, trailing Chelsea and Newcastle, who are higher in the table, only due to a much worse goal difference. Therefore, for Aston Villa to finish the season in the Champions League zone, they need to win and hope for a slip-up from one of the teams above them.
- The club has won 8 of their last 9 Premier League matches.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 8 of Aston Villa's last 9 league games.
- Birmingham has not conceded in the first half in 7 of their last 9 away Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Aston Villa (4-3-3)
Emiliano Martinez – Pau Torres, Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Ian Maatsen – John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana – Marco Asensio, Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers.
Referee
Thomas Bramall (England)
Matches – 10 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 33;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.3;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 20%.
Manchester United vs. Aston Villa: Match Prediction
It's hard to imagine what could motivate the Red Devils to try and take points off the Birmingham side. Manchester United hasn't looked this poor since the Premier League's inception. In their last seven home league matches, the club managed to defeat only Ipswich, who won just four games all season. Besides the lack of tournament motivation, Ruben Amorim's side will be indifferent to football after losing the Europa League final, which was their main focus this season.
Aston Villa desperately needs to beat the hosts, regardless of the scoreline. Improving their goal difference to match Chelsea and Newcastle is simply impossible. Therefore, all eyes will be on at least one match, Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea, where one of Aston Villa's closest competitors for a top-5 finish could potentially drop points. It's also worth noting that Birmingham has won four of their last five away Premier League matches with clean sheets, losing only to Manchester City.
My prediction – Aston Villa to win
