Aston Villa vs Manchester City: Prediction, Odds & Analysis
Aston Villavs
Manchester CityThe model puts Manchester City at 56%. The model leans toward Manchester City. Confidence: medium.
Why this prediction
+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.
- −The head-to-head record favours Aston Villa (10-1-4).
Win probabilities
Model vs market
Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.
Recent form
Most likely scorelines
Expected goals
Match DNA
Key points
- Aston Villa have 3 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Manchester City have 4 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Aston Villa have won 10 of the head-to-head meetings.
- Manchester City is priced at 1.635.
Betting angles
Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.
Scoreline probability matrix
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 2 | |
| 1 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 3 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| 4 | ||||||
| 5 |
Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.
Full analysis
The model puts Aston Villa at 23%. The model puts the draw at 22%. The model puts Manchester City at 56%. The model's most likely scoreline is 0-1.
The market leans toward Manchester City. Aston Villa is priced at 4.9. The draw is priced at 4.2. Manchester City is priced at 1.635.
Aston Villa have won 10 of the head-to-head meetings. Manchester City have won 4 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 1 of their head-to-head meetings.
Aston Villa have 3 wins in their last 5 matches. Manchester City have 4 wins in their last 5 matches.
The model gives 48% for both teams to score. The model gives 47% for over 2.5 goals.
This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite, Aston Villa or Manchester City?
Our model rates Manchester City as the most likely outcome at 56% probability.
What's a likely scoreline for Aston Villa vs Manchester City?
A scoreline around 0-1 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.
What's the head-to-head record?
In the last 15 meetings: 10 Aston Villa wins, 1 draws, 4 Manchester City wins.
League table
England. Premier League| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16:5 | 18 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10:5 | 15 |
| 3 |  Brighton & Hove Albion | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18:5 | 13 |
| 4 |  Brentford | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12:6 | 10 |
| 5 |  Everton | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 6 |  Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15:13 | 10 |
| 7 |  Leeds United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8:5 | 9 |
| 8 |  Hull City | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8:6 | 9 |
| 9 |  Liverpool | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:7 | 9 |
| 10 |  Ipswich Town | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9:12 | 9 |
| 11 |  Newcastle United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:13 | 8 |
| 12 |  Crystal Palace | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9:12 | 7 |
| 13 |  Manchester United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9:9 | 6 |
| 14 |  Coventry City | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5:11 | 6 |
| 15 |  Nottingham Forest | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5:8 | 5 |
| 16 | Aston Villa | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6:11 | 5 |
| 17 |  Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6:12 | 4 |
| 18 |  Bournemouth | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7:13 | 3 |
| 19 |  Tottenham Hotspur | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:9 | 3 |
| 20 |  Fulham | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6:10 | 2 |
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