Manchester City vs. Aston Villa Preview and Free Pick

Manchester City has just missed a golden opportunity to escort Liverpool, so now it is obliged to return to victory at home against Aston Villa in the 31st round of the Premier League. 

The Citizens drew 0-0 at the Etihad against Arsenal and are therefore in third place, three points behind the Reds. 

The Villians overcame Wolverhampton 2-0 with goals by Moussa Diaby and Ezri Konsa, thus asserting their fourth place in the league. 

When and Where?

Wednesday, April 3, 3:15 pm ET at the Etihad Stadium

Moneyline odds: 

Manchester City 1.31 

Aston Villa 10.20

Draw Offs: 

6.41

Where can I watch it? 

fuboTV Canada, Paramount+, Star+, and Peacock

Why Bet on Manchester City?

Manchester City is the champion of the last three Premier Leagues, but its throne is in danger, more than ever since it no longer depends on itself, even though the difference with the leader, Liverpool, is only three points. Pep Guardiola’s team’s campaign can be summarized in 64 points, the result of 19 wins, seven draws, and three defeats. They have 63 goals scored and 28 conceded. 

The Citizens had the golden opportunity to become the Reds escorts, but at home, they were held 0-0 by Arsenal, the other great contender in the English league. At home, they have drawn two of the last five games, conceding points to Arsenal and Liverpool. However, it cannot go unmentioned that they are unbeaten at the Etihad. 

But when you put the magnifying glass on the Manchester team there is a fact that explains their third place: they have not been able to win against the clubs at the top. For example, Liverpool drew both games, Arsenal took four points from them, Aston Villa lost the only game they played, and Tottenham drew. 

In addition, of his 18 goals, Erling Haaland scored only one against Liverpool. To the rest of the clubs in the top 5, he has not been able to score. 

City’s injury list includes Ederson, John Stones, Kyle Walker, and Nathan Aké. 

Why Bet on Aston Villa?

Aston Villa’s season is being marked. It continues to occupy the so-desired fourth place in the Premier League, which gives access to the next Champions League. The ‘Villans’ have 59 points, five behind third-placed Manchester City. They currently have a three-point lead over Tottenham, so they cannot afford a setback. 

In their last match, they defeated Wolverhampton 2-0, thanks to the goals of Moussa Diaby and Ezri Konsa. 

The team coached by Unai Emery are good visitors, as they have collected 25 points in 15 matches. They have only lost in four outings, while they have won in seven matches. 

This great campaign of Aston Villa has been mainly based on the scoring capacity since they have 62 goals. In that category, their most interesting player is Ollie Watkins, who has 16 goals and 10 assists, two behind the Norwegian Haaland. 

The players out through injury are Emiliano Buendía, Matty Cash, and Jacob Ramsey. 

Final Betting Analysis: Manchester City vs. Aston Villa

This season, the Villans pulled off an unexpected upset by beating Manchester City 1-0 at home, with a goal from Jamaican winger Leon Bailey. However, the last time at the Etihad, the result was for the Citizens by 3-1. At home, City has 13 wins in a row against this rival, who has not beaten them since 2007. 

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Manchester City as the favorite. The Moneyline for them shows 1.313, while Aston Villa has 10.2, and the draw is at 6.41. 

Manchester City missed a great opportunity to be Liverpool’s runner-up, so the blood of this team will be boiling, and Aston Villa will end up paying the price. We’ll go for another 3-1.

Go for a win in Manchester City’s Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 1.313, you will gain $31 for a total payout of $131. 

Manchester City vs. Aston Villa Betting Pick: Manchester City