On Sunday, October 6th, at 9:00 AM, Aston Villa will host Manchester United at Villa Park in Birmingham. Manchester United is coming in with a money line payout of +200 compared to Aston Villa’s payout of +120. The payout for a draw is currently sitting at +275, and the over/under goal line is at 2.5 goals. Manchester United is 13th in the Premier League with a record of 2-3-1, while Aston Villa is 5th at 4-1-1.
Manchester United vs. Aston Villa Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Manchester United at Aston Villa
- Where: Birmingham at Villa Park
- Date: Sunday, October 6th
- Betting Odds AST +120 | MNU +200 O/U 2.5
Manchester United Preview
Through six matches, Manchester United sits 13th in the EPL with a record of 2-3-1. They have struggled of late, going just 1-3-1 in their last five matches. On September 29th, they were shutout at home by Tottenham Hotspur FC. Overall, they have been favored in four matches, going 2-1-1 in those contests. Following this match, they will return home to take on Brentford FC on October 19th.
Manchester United is 16th in the EPL in goals scored this season, averaging 0.8 per match. Marcus Rashford is the team’s top scorer and is 37th in the league in goals scored. Joshua Zirkzee is 20th in the EPL in shots on goal and has scored once. Alejandro Garnacho is 33rd in the EPL in assists and 41st in goals scored. Manchester United is 7th in the EPL in shots on goal and 4th in corner kicks. They have had more corner kicks than their opponents in two-thirds of their matches this season. Their passing percentage is 8th in the EPL.
Manchester United’s defense has been up and down this season, but they are coming off a match where they allowed three goals to Tottenham Hotspur FC. Overall, they are 9th in the EPL in goals allowed per match at 1.3. However, they have been strong in terms of interceptions and are 1st in the league in that category. André Onana has three clean sheets this season, which is tied for the most in the EPL. However, he is coming off a match where he allowed three goals. Overall, he is 8th in the league in saves.
Aston Villa Preview
Through six matches, Aston Villa has a record of 4-1-1, putting them in 5th place in the EPL. They have been favored in four of their six matches, going 3-0-1 in those contests. Overall, their home record is 2-1-0, and they will be at home for this match against Manchester United. Over their last five matches, Aston Villa has gone 3-1-1, with their only loss coming against 3rd-ranked Arsenal. Following this match, they will be on the road against Fulham FC on October 19th.
So far this season, Aston Villa has been one of the most dangerous offensive teams in the EPL, averaging 2.0 goals per match, which is third in the league. They have also been efficient with their passing, ranking sixth in the league with an 86.4% passing percentage. Their top scorer this season has been Ollie Watkins, who has four goals, which is sixth in the EPL. He has also been one of the most accurate shooters in the league, with nine shots on goal, which is fifth in the EPL.
Heading into their match against Manchester United, Aston Villa’s defense is giving up 1.5 goals per match, which is 12th in the EPL. They are also 15th in blocked shots and last in interceptions. Keeper Emiliano Martínez has yet to record a clean sheet this season and is 15th in saves. Over their last five matches, they have given up an average of 1.6 goals per match. They have given up two goals in two of their last three matches, including a 2-0 loss to Ipswich Town FC on September 29th.
Manchester United vs. Aston Villa Head To Head
Manchester United and Aston Villa have already faced off twice this season, with Manchester United winning both matches. In the first matchup, Manchester United had seven shots on goal compared to four for Aston Villa, and they won by a score of 3-2. In the second matchup, Aston Villa actually had more shots on goal, but Manchester United still came away with a 2-1 victory.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa Free Pick
Given the way these two teams have played on the offensive end this season, we have this one ending in a 1-1 draw with a payout of +275. Aston Villa comes in as the better offensive club, ranking 3rd in goals scored and 1st in shooting percentage. Our projections have them taking 13 shots overall and four shots on goal. Look for Leon Bailey to find the net for Aston Villa. On the other side, Marcus Rashford has the best odds to score for Manchester United.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: DRAW +275
