Aston Villa vs Manchester City Match Prediction, Lineups, Betting Tips & Odds, Head to Head

Aston Villa battles out against Manchester City in a highly anticipated Premier League Matchday 17 clash on Saturday, December 21, at 12:30 PM UK (6 PM IST). The match will be held at Villa Park and promises to be an exciting contest between two teams looking to regain momentum.

Aston Villa vs Manchester City Betting Odds

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Match Details:

Tournament/Series: Premier League
Match: Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Date & Time: Saturday, December 21, 12:30 PM UK (6 PM IST)
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network (India), Sky Sports (UK), NBC Sports (USA)

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As always, the Premier League stakes have become increasingly heightened with the latest fixture involving Aston Villa hosting Manchester City, which might be a decisive match in the contest for top four and for City in the matter of reclaiming the title. Both teams have fallen short in their previous encounters and will be looking to recover from this disappointment.

Aston Villa comes into this match after a slightly late team collapse in a 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest. Though lying seventh, Villa has demonstrated at least some flashes of brilliance, with Ollie Watkins heading their attack with seven goals this season. Creators such as Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne have indeed been able to create a heap of chances for him. However, the loss of key players Jacob Ramsey and Leon Bailey has made things rather difficult for the Villans on the way to meeting the champions.

On the other hand, Manchester City suffers an unusual lack of consistency. Pep Guardiola's side has managed just one victory in the last six Premier League games, including a 2-1 derby defeat against Manchester United. Rodri, Nathan Ake, and Manuel Akanji are no longer available since such injuries have made the defense vulnerable. Jack Grealish returns to Villa Park but has still not rekindled his form. Erling Haaland remains City's most potent weapon, but collective effort is needed to get them going on the right path.

It promises to be a match fought on the tactical side. Both teams will want to deprive their opponents of mistakes while establishing an early grasp on the control of the game.

Recent Form (Last 5 Matches):

Aston Villa (Premier League): D-L-W-W-L
Manchester City (Premier League): L-L-W-D-L

H2H Record:

Games Played: 48
Aston Villa Wins: 8
Manchester City Wins: 33
Draws: 7

Aston Villa vs Manchester City Probable Playing XI

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1):
Martinez; Cash, Carlos, Torres, Maatsen; Onana, Tielemans; Rogers, McGinn, Philogene; Duran

Manchester City (4-2-3-1):
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Lewis; De Bruyne, Kovacic; Silva, Foden, Nunes; Haaland

Aston Villa vs Manchester City Betting Tips

Erling Haaland to score anytime – Odds: 1.80
Ollie Watkins to have over 2.5 shots on target – Odds: 2.00
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – Odds: 1.75