Manchester United vs Aston Villa: Premier League preview and betting tips

Tuesday’s programme of the nineteenth round of the English Premier League will conclude with an interesting duel Manchester United vs Aston Villa. It would be hard to find a clear favourite, as it is expected to be an even match. The opening kick-off will take place on Tuesday, 26 December at 21:00 and the duel will be broadcast by Canal+ Sport.

Where to watch Manchester United vs Aston Villa?

There are five matches on Boxing Day in the English Premier League. The most watched match will probably be Manchester United vs Aston Villa. In case of a win, the visitors can move ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool and get to the top of the table. Will they take advantage of this opportunity? You will be able to watch it on Tuesday, December 26 from 21:00 on Canal+ Sport.

Manchester United’s formidable form

The Red Devils have won only one of their last seven competitive games, against Chelsea in London. Because of this, they are currently in eighth place, twelve points behind Arsenal.

Interestingly, the last draw in a competitive match was at Old Trafford on 13 April in the Europa League quarter-finals. The last draw in the Premier League dates back to 12 March, when Southampton took a point for a goalless 0-0 draw.

Will Aston Villa take advantage of the second opportunity?

The Villans had their first opportunity to get to the top of the table on Friday. However, they failed to win their home game against Sheffield United and in the end they could be happy at least for a point, which was secured by substitute Nicolo Zaniolo in the 97th minute.

Given Liverpool’s draw with Arsenal on Saturday, Unaie Emery’s charges may get a second chance. For that, however, they would need the Reds to falter at Burnley.

Manchester United vs Aston Villa odds

Betting tip – Aston Villa to lose

The team around Ollie Watkins is undoubtedly the biggest surprise of the current season. Although it collects points mostly at home, it doesn’t do badly on the road either. Out of nine games, they have tasted the bitterness of defeat only three times.

Given Manchester United’s unconvincing play, I expect the Villans to come away empty-handed on Boxing Day. For the more adventurous punters, I recommend an Aston Villa win at a nice odds of 2.60.