Manchester City vs Aston Villa: Preview and betting tips

Wednesday’s football schedule features Manchester City vs Aston Villa in the Premier League. While the home side are fighting to defend their league title, the visitors are looking to qualify for the Champions League. The match will be played on 3 April at 21:15 CET.

• Manchester City only drew with Liverpool and Arsenal in the last two rounds and dropped from first place to third. They are already three points behind Liverpool and, for perhaps the first time this season, are not the favourites to win the title according to the Opta percentage
• Aston Villa have worked on their away form during the season, on the other hand they beat Wolves 2-0 at home at the weekend. Through all competitions, he has four wins and one draw from his last five games away from Villa Park
• The Citizens are always favourites at home, this time at 1.28. A point for either team is on offer at 5.98, with the Birmingham underdog shining on the slip at 9.89

When to watch Manchester City vs Aston Villa?

Wednesday’s match of the 31st round of the Premier League will offer a confrontation of two teams from similar levels of the table. While the home side are looking to defend their league title, the visitors are aiming for a historic Champions League success. Hosted at the Etihad Stadium, the match will take place on 3 April from 21:15 CET. 

Manchester City without attack

The Citizens did not score a goal at home for the first time in 57 league games on Sunday, the Gunners’ defence gave a 100 per cent performance. In addition, both Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne have troubled Manchester City, with the defending league champion scoring more than once in just one of the past six games.

The Villans have conceded just one goal in their last three games, while scoring seven in the past three. Manchester City have managed to beat them at home this season, with the game dominance of Unaie Emery’s charges being written about in England.

Betting tip – Manchester City will win the first half and the whole game

The Citizens don’t seem to be in any shape to outright outplay Aston Villa under Emery. I see it as a win either way, and specifically by a two-goal difference, as the visitors are still missing the gutted John McGinn. Also because of the weaker midfield, I expect the home side to score in the opening half. And with the weaker form of Haaland and de Bruyne, I recommend a bet on a maximum of four goals.