21/12 Football Predictions: Aston Villa vs Manchester City betting preview, team news & Probable lineups + Other tips

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21/12 Football Predictions: Aston Villa vs Manchester City betting preview, team news & Probable lineups + Other tips

After a spell of bad results, Manchester City will be hopping to see off the stubborn Aston Villa at Villa Park in Premier League game 17.

Sitting in seventh place in the Premier League after playing sixteen games with twenty-five points, Aston Villa has so far won seven, drawn four, and lost five in all Premier League matches, but their recent form in five games shows a relatively good form where they have witnessed one loss before and another one after three wins. Their latest 2-1 loss against Nottingham will be more reason for them to return to their winning.

The Citizens are in the fifth position in the Premier League with twenty-seven points after playing sixteen games, they have won eight, drawn three, and lost five. Looking at their last five matches, the only match that they have won was against Nottingham Forest in 3-0 scoreline on 4 December 2024, since then City has not witnessed a single win, and then drew just once while losing the rest up to date given their pedigree and their current title holder status

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Team News

Aston Villa:

After impression, while deputizing for Ollie Watkins, whose minor injury has hampered him, Jhon Duran will be expecting to keep his place on Saturday. Leon Bailey(hamstring problem) may be back in action on Saturday while Tyrone Mings (due to illness) is available after withdrawing just before kickoff at the City ground, but Jacob Ramsey is still sidelined.

Manchester City

Meanwhile, Manchester City’s injury list has gone down, with John Stones and Mateo Kovacic back on the bench. Missing in action Rodri, Oscar Bobb, Nathan Ake (in the treatment room), and Manuel Akanji (pelvis problem). Pep Guardiola’s prefers Jeremy Doku ahead of Jack Grealish who will head back to his boyhood club in the hope of selection. while versatile full-back Rico Lewis returns from suspension.

Recent Meetings

2024-04-03: Manchester City 4 – 1 Aston Villa
2023-12-06: Aston Villa 1 – 0 Manchester City
2023-02-12: Manchester City 3 – 1 Aston Villa
2022-09-03: Aston Villa 1 – 1 Manchester City
2022-05-22: Manchester City 3 – 2 Aston Villa
2021-12-01: Aston Villa 1 – 2 Manchester City

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Aston Villa Probable Lineup: Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Cash, Rogers, McGinn; Watkins

Manchester City Probable Lineup: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Lewis; Kovacic; Silva, De Bruyne, Foden, Doku; Haaland

Verdict

Reason:

In their last five meetings, Manchester City has won three times, and Aston Villa won just once while drawing one, making The Citizens the favorites in the upcoming fixture though Villa is good at home turf it will be a test for the defending Champions to crack this down knowing they always get problems while visiting Villa Park. Hence looking at each team’s capability and current form we expect the mentioned teams to have a high probability of Drawing.

Tip: Bet on Bayern Munich to win

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Tip: Over 2.5

Reason

In their last five matches, Aston Villa has scored eight and conceded eight while Manchester City has scored six and conceded eight goals. In those matches, three have seen Over 2.5 results with the other two producing Under 2.5. Making a probability of 67% over 33% more reasonable to bet on.

Tip: GG/BTTS

Reason

In their last five head-head matches have seen three matches producing GG/BTTS( Both Teams Score) results with two producing No GG/BTTS. Making a probability of 67% over 33% more reasonable to bet on.

Please note that odds are subject to change.

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