This is a huge game in the battle for Champions League qualification as Man United welcome Aston Villa, with the two sides separated by goal difference.
Michael Carrick has enjoyed an impressive start to life as United boss but tasted defeat for the fist time as the Red Devils lost 2-1 against Newcastle at St James’ Park.
Aston Villa’s poor league form continued with a 4-1 loss at home to Chelsea last time out, meaning they have managed just two victories in their last nine matches.
The Sporting News brings you tips and predictions for this Premier League clash, as well as where to get 60/1 odds for Bruno Fernandes to have a shot on target — the United captain has scored in the last two at Old Trafford!
Manchester United vs. Aston Villa Prediction: Who Will Win?
We’re going against the odds with an away win.
Aston Villa are a streaky side and a victory against Lille in midweek could well be the start of a more positive run – especially given United’s form.
The defeat against Newcastle had been coming for United, who snatched a late draw against West Ham, won late against Everton and came from behind against Crystal Palace with underwhelming performances in all three matches.
Aston Villa’s form seems likely to turn around soon and a European boost could help them out in rediscovering their best in the league.
Score Prediction: Man Utd 1-2 Aston Villa (16/1 with Bet365)
MORE: Who will win Premier League | Relegation Odds | Sack Race | Golden Boot
Head-to-Head: Man United vs. Aston VillaThe most recent clash between United and Villa came at Villa Park in Birmingham back in mid-December with Villa winning 2-1.That ended what was a six-match unbeaten run of form for United against Villa, having been unbeaten since November 2022.Overall, United and Villa have clashed against each other on 201 occasions with United having won 107 times and Villa winning 52 matches.Man United vs. Aston Villa: Form GuideMan Utd – Last 5 matches (All competitions)Newcastle United 2-1 Manchester United (Premier League)Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace (Premier League)Everton 0-1 Manchester United (Premier League)West Ham United 1-1 Manchester United (Premier League)Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)Aston Villa – Last 5 matches (All competitions)Lille 0-1 Aston Villa (UEFA Europa League)Aston Villa 1-4 Chelsea (Premier League)Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 Aston Villa (Premier League)Aston Villa 1-1 Leeds United (Premier League)Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle United (FA Cup)Man United vs. Aston Villa Betting Tips
A concern for United is how often they were caught in transition against West Ham and Newcastle, which should help Villa’s counter-attacking threats led by Ollie Watkins.
Watkins scored against Lille in midweek and is still preferred by Emery ahead of Tammy Abraham, as England’s Euro 2024 semi-final hero seeks a place in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the 2026 World Cup.
We’re backing him to score anytime at Old Trafford (14/5 with BetVictor).
MORE: How to claim 50/1 odds for a goal to be scored in Liverpool vs. Tottenham
Man United vs. Aston Villa Team NewsMan Utd Team NewsDiogo Dalot is the preferred right-back for the home team but that has been aided by injury prone Noussair Mazraoui once again needing to be assessed.Lisandro Martinez is fighting his way back to fitness and the Argentina international centre-back could be involved this weekend.The hosts remain without their longer term absentees with Matthijs de Ligt still sidelined alongside both Patrick Dorgu and Mason Mount.Aston Villa Team NewsJadon Sancho is a definite absentee as he is unavailable against his parent club.Lamare Bogarde has a chance of keeping his spot because Matty Cash remains a major doubt, while Andres Garcia is also still sidelined.Villa have been without Boubacar Kamara and Youri Tielemans for a while and that remains the case but captain John McGinn has returned.Man United vs. Aston Villa Lineups: Predicted Starting XI’s
This is how we think the two teams will lineup at Old Trafford.
Man Utd predicted lineup to play Aston Villa
Lammens (GK) – Dalot, Maguire, Yoro, Shaw – Mainoo, Casemiro – Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha – Sesko
Out: De Ligt, Dorgu, MountDoubtful: Martinez, MazraouiSuspension: N/AAston Villa predicted lineup to play Man Utd
Martinez (GK) – Bogarde, Konsa, Mings, Digne – Onana, Luiz – McGinn, Buendia, Rogers – Watkins
Out: Garcia, Kamara, Tielemans, SanchoDoubtful: CashSuspension: N/AMan United vs. Aston Villa OddsBet Builder Tips: Man United vs. Aston Villa
Our bet builder for Man Utd vs. Aston Villa backs Aston Villa to win and both teams to score, Ollie Watkins to score anytime and Bruno Fernandes to have two or more shots on target which comes to overall best odds of 60/1 with Bet365 at the time of writing.
MORE: Best UK free bets | Biggest March events | Top 10 Football Betting Sites
How to watch Man United vs. Aston Villa: Live Stream, TV Channel
Here is all the key information for how to watch Man United vs. Aston Villa at Old Trafford:
Date: Sunday, March 15Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester, EnglandTime: 14:00 GMTTV/Stream: Sky Sports