Manchester United vs Aston Villa Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Nov 2026
Manchester United vs Aston Villa Predictions
We think the Total Goals market gives us plenty of value on the basis that we can bet on Over 2.5 at the available price of -161. We anticipate Man United and Aston Villa to notch the goals which can land a payout.
Scroll down to view our Man United vs Aston Villa betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa Preview
Manchester United take on Aston Villa at Old Trafford, with kick-off set for 11:30 on Sunday 8 November.
Manchester United have suffered defeat in their last two Premier League games. Most recently, a 2-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. Michael Carrick's side recorded five shots on target and had 41% possession.
Five days ago, United won 3-2 at home to Roma in the Champions League.
Aston Villa hosted Fulham in their previous Premier League game, ending in a 1-1 draw at Villa Park. The Birmingham outfit recorded three shots on goal and had 45% possession, while Nicolas Jackson was on the scoresheet.
On Tuesday night, Villa suffered a 3-0 Champions League defeat when visiting Barcelona.
H2H: United Won 3-1 in Teams’ Last Meeting
It was United who were victorious when they last faced Villa. At Old Trafford, a 3-1 home triumph was recorded. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved six United wins, two Villa victories and two draws.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  Aston Villa |
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 10:13 | 12 |
| 17 |  Man United |
9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 10:15 | 7 |
2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 17.6 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. United have had 53.8% possession, 503.6 passes and 5.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 11.8 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.7 corners.
Bryan Mbeumo leads the way with 5 goals, Bruno Fernandes has 4, with Matheus Cunha and two others on 1. Matheus Cunha, Patrick Dorgu and Bruno Fernandes have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Senne Lammens has kept one clean sheet.
Villa have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.2 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. Unai Emery's team have averaged 46.2% possession, 402.7 passes, 3.7 corners awarded and 5.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 15.7 attempts.
Nicolas Jackson is top scorer on 5, with Johan Manzambi and Ollie Watkins next on 2. Johan Manzambi and John McGinn have managed 3 assists in the last 10 games, while Zion Suzuki has 2 clean sheets to his name.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Manchester United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens (GK), Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Ayden Heaven, Diogo Dalot, Youri Tielemans, Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo.
Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Zion Suzuki (GK), Victor Nilsson Lindeloef, Tyrone Mings, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Joao Gomes, Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn, Johan Manzambi, Emiliano Buendia, Nicolas Jackson.
Main Match Prediction
There’s value available when it comes to betting the -161 that there are Over 2.5 Goals. The sides should combine to find the net at least three times during this Premier League encounter in order to land a return.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest Premier League form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 61.7% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
There are some great alternatives available and the BTTS Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market could be the attractive option for those anticipating that both sides will find the net. It doesn’t matter how many goals there are in total.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Aston Villa
We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +850 and it involves Aston Villa winning 2-1. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Player Prop Picks
If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the Shots on Target line, then you can land odds of -111 that this happens.
Nicolas Jackson (Villa) has found the net in his past two Premier League matches. We’ll throw a dart at +160 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
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Bet Builder Tips
It’s great fun to place a bet builder and our picks are at least three goals to be registered, Aston Villa on the Asian Handicap at +0.25 and also Amad Diallo (United) to have one or more shots on target.
A bet builder provides an exciting opportunity to follow various picks for the same football match. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
For this Premier League encounter, the bookmakers have Manchester United as the +115 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 47% chance of triumphing. Aston Villa are the +220 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
If United and Villa play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -120.
Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -200.
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Bryan Mbeumo is available at +148 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +400 to find the net first.
Stats: Last 10 Premier League matches only.
Man United have failed to win in their last three matches at Old Trafford. Michael Carrick's side have clocked up six wins, three defeats and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
Aston Villa haven’t tasted defeat in three consecutive away matches. The Birmingham outfit have managed four losses, three victories and three draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
United overcame Villa 3-1 when the sides last met at Old Trafford. The past 7 H2H games at Old Trafford have involved five United wins, one Villa victory and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United Home Stats |
6-1-3 | 3.60 | 2.00 | 1.60 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
| Aston Villa Away Stats |
3-3-4 | 2.60 | 1.00 | 1.60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Premier League: 15/03 2026 Man United 3 Aston Villa 1
- Premier League: 21/12 2025 Aston Villa 2 Man United 1
- Premier League: 25/05 2025 Man United 2 Aston Villa 0
- Premier League: 06/10 2024 Aston Villa 0 Man United 0
- Premier League: 11/02 2024 Aston Villa 1 Man United 2
- Premier League: 26/12 2023 Man United 3 Aston Villa 2
- Premier League: 30/04 2023 Man United 1 Aston Villa 0
- EFL Cup: 10/11 2022 Man United 4 Aston Villa 2
- Premier League: 06/11 2022 Aston Villa 3 Man United 1
- Premier League: 15/01 2022 Aston Villa 2 Man United 2
Manchester United League Stats
Aston Villa League Stats
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 46.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Manchester United this season are Bryan Mbeumo (4), Bruno Fernandes (3), Benjamin Sesko (1)
- Top Assistors for Manchester United this season are Matheus Cunha (2), Bruno Fernandes (1), Kobbie Mainoo (1)
Manchester United vs Aston Villa Lineups & Team News
Manchester United Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Manchester United Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
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Injuries & Suspensions
Manchester United Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Michael Carrick
Aston Villa Player Stats & Squad
Premier League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 14:5 | 24 |
| 2 | Man City | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 20:10 | 21 |
| 3 | Brighton | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 24:7 | 19 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 19:15 | 16 |
| 5 | Everton | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12:10 | 16 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11:9 | 15 |
| 7 | Brentford | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 16:9 | 14 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:13 | 12 |
| 9 | Tottenham | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Villa | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10:13 | 12 |
| 11 | Hull | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 12 | Leeds | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9:8 | 11 |
| 13 | Newcastle | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12:15 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14:18 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 16 | Coventry | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10:19 | 9 |
| 17 | Man United | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10:15 | 7 |
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9:21 | 7 |
| 19 | Nott’m Forest | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6:12 | 6 |
| 20 | Sunderland | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7:17 | 5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9:2 | 12 |
| 2 | Man City | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11:7 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13:1 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10:3 | 10 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13:8 | 10 |
| 6 | Everton | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 7 | Bournemouth | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:4 | 8 |
| 8 | Hull | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 9 | Tottenham | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 10 | Ipswich | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Leeds | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 12 | Coventry | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:9 | 6 |
| 13 | Aston Villa | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | 5 |
| 14 | Newcastle | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | 5 |
| 15 | Liverpool | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | 5 |
| 16 | Fulham | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 17 | Man United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 18 | Sunderland | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1:4 | 4 |
| 19 | Crystal Palace | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:10 | 3 |
| 20 | Nott’m Forest | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0:3 | 1 |
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