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Premier League · Regular Season - 8
Aston Villa
2 - 1Full time
Manchester City
Villa Park · Referee: Peter Bankes

Aston Villa vs Manchester City Prediction, Odds & Tips

Our Prediction

Away Win
Odds1.62
52%
Confidence · Fair
Aston VillaDrawManchester City
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
66%
BTTS
Yes
63%
Correct score
1-1
8%
HT/FT
2/2
35%
Double chance
X2
85%
Avg goals
3.1
Expected
Why we like it
  • Model advice: Winner : Manchester City.
  • Recent form: Aston Villa DLWDW, Manchester City WWWWW (oldest to newest).
  • Aston Villa score 1.0 a game this season; Manchester City score 2.7.

Match preview

Aston Villa host Manchester City in the Premier League (Regular Season - 8) on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at Villa Park.

Manchester City have WWL (newest first; 2 wins in their last 3).

This season Aston Villa score 3.0 and concede 1.0 goals a game; Manchester City score 5.0 and concede 0.0.

In their last 5 meetings, Aston Villa won 3, Manchester City won 2 and 0 ended level.

Our model leans towards Away Win with 52% confidence, priced at 1.62.

Quick answers

Who will win Aston Villa vs Manchester City?

Our model gives Aston Villa 15%, the draw 33% and Manchester City 52%. Our tip is Away Win (52% confidence).

Will both teams score?

Our BTTS pick is yes, both teams to score (GG), with 63% confidence.

Over or under 2.5 goals?

We expect over 2.5 goals (three or more), 66% confidence.

What is the predicted correct score?

Our most likely score is Aston Villa 1 - 1 Manchester City. Correct-score picks are long shots, so treat it as a guide.

What is the safest bet?

Double chance X2 (Draw or Away (X2)) has 85% confidence at odds of 1.17.

When is Aston Villa vs Manchester City?

Kick-off is Saturday, 24 October 2026, 11:30 UTC at Villa Park. The time on this page is shown in your own time zone.

Match events

  1. Nicolas JacksonAssist: John McGinn6'
  2. 32'Marc Guehi
  3. 38'Rayan Cherki
  4. 45'Marc Guehi ⇄ Rico Lewis
  5. 45'Rayan Cherki ⇄ Phil Foden
  6. 52'Erling HaalandAssist: Iliman Ndiaye
  7. Johan Manzambi54'
  8. Matty Cash55'
  9. Alysson Edward Franco da Rocha ⇄ Ibrahim Mbaye59'
  10. Nicolas JacksonAssist: Ibrahim Mbaye60'
  11. Johan Manzambi ⇄ Emiliano Buendía66'
  12. John McGinn ⇄ Ross Barkley66'
  13. 69'Iliman Ndiaye ⇄ Ryan McAidoo
  14. 74'Elliot Anderson
  15. 76'Ryan McAidoo
  16. Nicolas Jackson ⇄ Brian Madjo82'
  17. João Gomes ⇄ Leon Goretzka82'
  18. Brian Madjo83'
  19. Emiliano Buendía90+5'

Match stats

Aston VillaManchester City
Possession
37%63%
Expected goals (xG)
0.641.81
Shots
815
Shots on target
27
Corners
47
Fouls
2117
Offsides
12
Yellow cards
44
Red cards
00
Saves
60
Passes
314528