Manchester City (third) is above Aston Villa (12th) in the table, and the two teams will square off in the Premier League on Sunday. For our prediction on this matchup, continue reading.
In the Premier League, Manchester City has put up 17 goals in 8 matches (first in league), and Aston Villa has conceded eight in 8 matches (fifth). Aston Villa has scored eight goals in 8 games this season (17th in Premier League), and Manchester City has conceded six goals in 8 matches (second in league). With 17 goals scored and 6 allowed, Manchester City is second in the Premier League in goal differential. Aston Villa and opposing teams have each scored 8 goals, and its even goal differential is 11th in the Premier League.
Manchester City earned the win in its last outing 2-0 over Everton FC at home on October 18. Everton was outshot in the matchup, five to 23. Erling Haaland scored his side's two goals to lead the team against Everton. In its most recent match on October 19, Aston Villa beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on the road. Aston Villa outshot Tottenham Hotspur eight to seven. Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendia topped Aston Villa with a goal apiece.
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Manchester City vs. Aston Villa Odds & Betting Lines
| Moneyline Favorite | Moneyline Underdog | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City -134 | Aston Villa +356 | 2.5 | -150 | +117 |
Manchester City vs. Aston Villa Prediction & Pick
- Moneyline Pick: Manchester City -134
- Total Pick: Under 2.5 goals
- Score Prediction: Manchester City 2, Aston Villa 1
Manchester City vs. Aston Villa Match Info
- Match Day: Sunday, October 26, 2025
- Match Time: 10:00 AM ET
- Location: Birmingham, England
- Stadium: Villa Park
- TV: Telemundo, USA Network, Fubo TV
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
Manchester City's Moneyline Performance
- Manchester City has been favored in seven matches this season, and went 5-0-2.
- So far this season, Manchester City (-134) has been at least this big a favorite six times, and won five.
- According to the moneyline, Manchester City's chances of winning this match are 57.3%.
Manchester City's Key Players
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | 8 | 11 | 1 | 30 | 4 |
| Tijani Reijnders | 8 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 4 |
| Jeremy Doku | 8 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| Josko Gvardiol | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Savio | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Manchester City's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton | 10/18/2025 | H | W | 2-0 | 23 | 5 |
| Brentford | 10/5/2025 | A | W | 1-0 | 9 | 5 |
| Burnley | 9/27/2025 | H | W | 5-1 | 16 | 7 |
| Arsenal | 9/21/2025 | A | D | 1-1 | 4 | 12 |
| Manchester United | 9/14/2025 | H | W | 3-0 | 10 | 12 |
Aston Villa's Moneyline Performance
- Aston Villa has been an underdog in two matches this season, and won once.
- Aston Villa has not been a +356 underdog or greater this season.
- Based on the moneyline, Aston Villa has a 21.9% chance of winning this match.
Aston Villa's Key Players
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emiliano Buendia | 8 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 |
| Morgan Rogers | 8 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Donyell Malen | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| Boubacar Kamara | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Lucas Digne | 8 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Aston Villa's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham | 10/19/2025 | A | W | 2-1 | 8 | 7 |
| Burnley | 10/5/2025 | H | W | 2-1 | 11 | 3 |
| Fulham | 9/28/2025 | H | W | 3-1 | 9 | 10 |
| Sunderland AFC | 9/21/2025 | A | D | 1-1 | 10 | 12 |
| Everton | 9/13/2025 | A | D | 0-0 | 6 | 19 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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