Aston Villa v Man Utd

Aston Villa vs Manchester United Preview

Aston Villa registered a resounding 5-0 victory over Sheffield United in last week's Premier League action which saw Unai Emery's side bounce back from a previous 3-1 loss at home to Newcastle United, while Manchester United posted back-to-back wins in the Premier League with a 3-0 home win against West Ham at Old Trafford last time out.

That recent win has helped lift the west midlands hosts up into fourth spot and contention for a Champions League spot for next season but the hosts know they can ill afford another defeat on Sunday as they have the likes of Tottenham breathing down their necks and just two points behind The Villains.

The bigger picture shows Aston Villa have been handed just two defeats out of their last 12 league matches which have been inflicted upon Unai Emery's side by the likes of Manchester United (away from home) and the aforementioned Newcastle United loss, while the hosts have also collected seven wins within this period as well.

The goals market also looks to be a fairly solid option for this upcoming encounter as six of Aston Villa's last 10 games overall have resulted in both teams scoring, while this ratio increases on home soil at Villa Park as goals for both teams have featured in eight of their last 10 home games as well.

Manchester United moved up into six place in the Premier League table after recording back-to-back wins against Wolves and West Ham in quick succession but although Erik ten Hag's side have made improvements in recent times, the Red Devils still find themselves six points adrift of fifth placed Tottenham heading into this tricky looking outing to the west midlands.

In addition, Manchester United have managed to pick up just four wins from their last 10 league matches overall in the Premier League, three of which have been achieved on home soil at Old Trafford which consists of victories against Chelsea, Aston Villa and West Ham.

However, although Manchester United enjoyed a four-match winning streak on their travels from towards the end of September though to towards the end of November which consisted of wins accumulated on the road at Burnley, Sheffield United, Fulham and Everton, the visitors' success has since dried up.

Subsequent games on the road have resulted in just one win from their last five outings and suffering losses at the hands of Newcastle United, West Ham and Nottingham Forest, while the visitors have kept just five clean sheets from their last 15 away games.

Aston Villa v Manchester United Verdict

The goals market certainly looks the strongest option here for this upcoming clash between Aston Villa and Manchester United as five of the last six meetings have resulted in both teams scoring.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.50

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.75

Correct Score: 2-2 @ 13.00