Manchester United vs Aston Villa prediction and betting tips on May 25 2025
Game Prediction
In the 38th round of the English Premier League on May 25, 2025, Manchester United will play Aston Villa. The visitors from Birmingham can only reclaim a Champions League spot if they win.
Our prediction for Manchester United vs Aston Villa
The clubs had completely opposite previous seasons. After an optimistic 2022/2023, Man United failed in the Champions League and dropped sharply in the EPL, falling to eighth place. However, they at least partly redeemed themselves by winning the domestic cup. In Birmingham, while spending most of the season also competing in the Conference League, Aston Villa produced the biggest sensation in English football. Emery, outpacing several reputable rivals (with Tottenham as the toughest opponent), secured fourth place in the Premier League.
This sent the team to the Champions League. And, as usual, Unai did not disappoint, losing only in April to future finalists PSG. The club also reached the FA Cup semi-finals, but lost there to Crystal Palace by a 0-3 score. After that, their only focus was to finish the EPL campaign as strongly as possible to stay in the Champions League top-5. Against Tottenham last round, they won 2-0. In Manchester, the manager was replaced as early as autumn, but with Ruben Amorim at the helm, things didn't improve domestically. More and more, the season became an “all in” for the Europa League. In the end, they lost the final to Tottenham due to a single fluke goal. At the same time, even draws in the EPL became rare. Last round, they lost 0-1 to Chelsea.
Bruno Fernandes and company are ending the season with a very poor goal ratio: 1.14 scored per 1.46 conceded. The visitors, meanwhile, average 1.57 goals scored and 1.32 conceded so far.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa: Key statistics and trends
- Manchester United have lost six of their last eight Premier League matches
- 43% of Man United’s games end with both teams scoring and an average total of 2.59 goals per match
- Aston Villa have won eight of their last nine EPL matches
- 62% of Aston Villa’s games end with both teams scoring and an average total of 2.89 goals per match
Manchester United vs Aston Villa: Possible starting lineups
Manchester United (probable lineup): Bayindir – Shaw, Yoro, Mazraoui – Amass, Mount, Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes, Ugarte, Diallo – Hojlund
Aston Villa (probable lineup): Martinez – Digne, Mings, Konsa, Cash – Onana, Kamara, Ramsey, Asensio, Rogers – Watkins
Previous matches: Manchester United vs Aston Villa
United had beaten this opponent four times in a row. But in October, they were held to a 0-0 draw in Birmingham.
Free prediction for Manchester United vs Aston Villa
The visitors are motivated, while the hosts have completely collapsed this season. We predict a win for the Birmingham club (odds – 1.75).
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