Man City vs Aston Villa prediction, odds, tips & team news
Manchester City will be looking to bolster their chances of a top-four finish when they host Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday 22nd April at 8pm. The Citizens are currently fifth in the Premier League, while Aston Villa are one point and one place behind their hosts. This game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League and is a key fixture in the race for Champions League qualification.
Nico O’Reilly to Score or Assist (13/5 with Paddy Power)
I can envisage plenty of goals in this game. This campaign, 60% of Manchester City’s home matches have featured both teams scoring, and 73% of those have included at least three goals.
Nico O’Reilly makes appeal in the ‘to score or assist’ market, with 13/5 the best price on show with Paddy Power.. The marauding left-back has played well in recent weeks, having appeared primarily in domestic competitions this term. In the FA Cup quarter-final against Bournemouth, O’Reilly came off the bench to set up both of Manchester City’s goals in a 2-1 win over Bournemouth. Since then, he has scored in consecutive Premier League outings, against Crystal Palace and most recently against Everton.
Omar Marmoush and Ollie Watkins to score anytime & Morgan Rogers 1+ Shot on Target (16/1 with bet365)
Omar Marmoush has scored six goals in the Premier League for Manchester City since making the switch from Frankfurt. All six of those goals have arrived at the Etihad Stadium.
Ollie Watkins scored the opening goal of the game as Aston Villa swept aside Newcastle 4-1 on Saturday evening. The Aston Villa man is now level with Gabby Agbonlahor at the top of Villa’s Premier League goalscoring charts with 74 and has a point to prove after being left out of the starting XI against PSG.
Morgan Rogers has enjoyed a sensational campaign for Aston Villa, and he can bring home this 16/1 Bet Builder by recording a shot on target. The 22-year-old has managed seven shots on target across his last five appearances for Unai Emery’s men and scored in the reverse fixture at Villa Park in December.
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How both teams go into Man City vs Aston Villa
With this game being played early due to Man City’s involvement in the FA Cup semi-finals, Pep Guardiola’s side have a chance to lay down a challenge. A win would put some pressure on Man City’s top-five rivals, though the Citizens aren’t exactly in control of the race. Man City are currently unbeaten in their past five league games, but they’ve drawn two of those, and will need to avoid defeat here on Tuesday.
Aston Villa will hold their own European aspirations. A five-game winning streak has the Villans up to seventh, breathing down the neck of Man City and the teams above them. Three of those victories have come against fellow European-chasing teams, including third-placed Nottingham Forest. Aston Villa have won their past three away games, but haven’t taken three points from Man City on the road since 2007.
Man City team news
Nathan Ake and Rodri are fighting to be fit before the Club World Cup in the summer. Erling Haaland and Ederson are both out, while Phil Foden and Manuel Akanji were both on the bench against Everton and will be available for selection against Villa.
Aston Villa team news
Aston Villa should have a fresh squad for their trip to the Etihad, unless there are injuries or suspensions down the line. Rossy Barkley and Leon Bailey are back from injury. Ollie Watkins is expected to continue in attack after scoring against Newcastle.
Man City vs Aston Villa head-to-head
Aston Villa have won two of their past three games against Man City, after a run of 15 matches without victory in this fixture. But the Villans haven’t won at the Etihad since 2012, in the Carabao Cup.
| Man City vs Aston Villa H2H | |||||||
| Date | Score | Competition | |||||
| 21/12/24 | Aston Villa 2-1 Man City | Premier League | |||||
| 03/04/24 | Man City 4-1 Aston Villa | Premier League | |||||
| 06/12/23 | Aston Villa 1-0 Man City | Premier League | |||||
| 12/02/23 | Man City 3-1 Aston Villa | Premier League | |||||
| 03/09/22 | Aston Villa 1-1 Man City/td> | Premier League | |||||
