Aston Villa vs Manchester City Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
4th-placed Aston Villa (18-8-11) travel to Etihad Stadium in Manchester to face 2nd-placed Manchester City (23-9-5) on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Manchester City come into this in strong form (DWWWD) while Aston Villa are in strong form (WWDWL).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 11:00 AM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 4:00 pm BST |
| Venue | Etihad Stadium, Manchester |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
Manchester City — DWWWD
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1-1 | AFC Bournemouth |
| W | 1-0 | Chelsea |
| W | 3-0 | Crystal Palace |
| W | 3-0 | Brentford |
| D | 3-3 | Everton |
Aston Villa — WWDWL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 3-0 | SC Freiburg |
| W | 4-2 | Liverpool |
| D | 2-2 | Burnley |
| W | 4-0 | Nottingham Forest |
| L | 2-1 | Tottenham Hotspur |
Manchester City have won 3, drawn 2 and lost 0 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw with AFC Bournemouth. That is a strong sequence of results that will give them confidence heading into this one.
Aston Villa have picked up 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 3-0 win against SC Freiburg. They are in excellent form on the road and will fancy their chances here.
Both sides have been producing comparable results over their recent matches, which suggests this could be a tight and competitive affair with little separating the two teams.
Key Players
Manchester City
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Erling Haaland | Matches: 35, Goals: 27 |
| Goals | Phil Foden | Matches: 32, Goals: 7 |
| Assists | Rayan Cherki | Matches: 32, Assists: 12 |
| Assists | Erling Haaland | Matches: 35, Assists: 8 |
| Total Shots | Erling Haaland | 126 |
| Total Shots | Phil Foden | 55 |
| Saves | Gianluigi Donnarumma | 78 |
| Saves | James Trafford | 11 |
Aston Villa
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Ollie Watkins | Matches: 36, Goals: 14 |
| Goals | Morgan Rogers | Matches: 37, Goals: 10 |
| Assists | Morgan Rogers | Matches: 37, Assists: 6 |
| Assists | Lucas Digne | Matches: 31, Assists: 6 |
| Total Shots | Morgan Rogers | 84 |
| Total Shots | Ollie Watkins | 79 |
| Saves | Emiliano Martínez | 95 |
| Saves | Marco Bizot | 13 |
Players to Watch
Erling Haaland has been Manchester City's standout performer this season, contributing 27 goals in 35 appearances. The Manchester City talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player Aston Villa will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Rayan Cherki (12 assists in 32 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For Aston Villa, Ollie Watkins leads the way with 14 goals in 36 appearances. Morgan Rogers has contributed 6 assists in 37 appearances and will be looking to unlock the Manchester City defense with creative passing. Aston Villa will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
Premier League Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 37 | 25 | 7 | 5 | +43 | 82 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 37 | 23 | 9 | 5 | +43 | 78 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 37 | 19 | 11 | 7 | +16 | 68 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 37 | 18 | 8 | 11 | +6 | 62 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 37 | 17 | 8 | 12 | +10 | 59 |
| 6 | AFC Bournemouth | 37 | 13 | 17 | 7 | +4 | 56 |
Only 2 positions separate these two sides in the table, adding extra significance to this fixture.
Season Stats Comparison
| Manchester City | Stat | Aston Villa |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Goal Difference | 6 |
| 76 | Goals Scored | 54 |
| 61 | Assists | 38 |
| 33 | Goals Conceded | 48 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Manchester City (ML) | -330 |
| Aston Villa (ML) | 750 |
| Spread | MNC -1.5 |
| Over/Under | 3.5 |
The bookmakers have Manchester City as the heavy favorite at -330, with Aston Villa the big underdog at 750. The over/under is set at 3.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Aston Villa vs Manchester City including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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