Aston Villa FC vs Manchester City FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aston Villa FC vs Manchester City FC — Premier League at Villa Park.
- Aston Villa FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Darren Cann
- Referee Ian Hussin
- Referee Craig Pawson
- Referee Mike Dean
- Referee Simon Bennett
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Nov | Crystal Palace FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Nov | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Southampton FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Oct | West Ham United FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 22 Oct | Arsenal FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Aston Villa FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | West Ham United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Nov | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Nov | Everton FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 06 Nov | Manchester United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Club Brugge KV | H | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Aston Villa FC | Manchester City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #9 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Aston Villa FC are 11th (0 pts). Manchester City FC are 9th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Aston Villa FC to score. At the same time, Manchester City FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joao Cancelo, as he is very good at scoring at Villa Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Aston Villa FC in their trying to find a way past Manchester City FC's compact .
- 15' Manchester City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' Matty Cash has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 17 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 27' Magnificent from Ruben Dias! That is 21 goals in 467 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 31' Fresh legs for Aston Villa FC! Ashley Young comes on to replace Leon Bailey.
- 36' Fernandinho is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Manchester City FC so far.
- 41' Over 41 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 43' A stunning finish from Bernardo Silva — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 47' Magnificent from Ollie Watkins! That is 138 goals in 344 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 52' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 57' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 62' Manchester City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 67' Carney Chukwuemeka is ready to make an impact after coming on for Matt Targett at the 67 minute mark.
- 72' The 28-year-old Leon Bailey has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 77' Marvelous Nakamba makes way for Morgan Sanson at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aston Villa FC.
- 82' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 87' The crowd applauds Gabriel Jesus as he leaves the pitch. Jack Grealish steps in for Manchester City FC.
- 1-2 the final result. Aston Villa FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Aston Villa FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 1
- 5
- 3
- 2
- 10
- 11
- 4
- 7
-
31
Leon Bailey ↓ Ashley Young 31'
- 6
Bench
-
18
Ashley Young ↑ 31'
- 30
- 16
- 39
- 21
- 12
-
8
Morgan Sanson ↑ 77'
- 41
-
33
Carney Chukwuemeka ↑ 67'
Coach
Steven Gerrard
Manchester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 31
- 25
-
9
Gabriel Jesus ↓ Jack Grealish 87'
- 20
- 7
- 11
- 26
- 16
- 27
- 3
Bench
- 47
- 33
-
10
Jack Grealish ↑ 87'
- 13
- 80
- –
- 90
- –
- –
Coach
Pep Guardiola
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Phil Foden | 5 |
| Rodri | 5 |
| Ilkay Gundogan | 5 |
| Ollie Watkins | 4 |
| Sergio Aguero | 3 |
| Riyad Mahrez | 3 |
| Bernardo Silva | 3 |
| Leon Bailey | 2 |
Head to Head
Aston Villa FC Form
Manchester City FC Form
2021-12-01
Aston Villa FC
1–2
Manchester City FC
W
2021-11-28
Manchester City FC
2–1
West Ham United FC
W
2021-11-24
Manchester City FC
2–1
Paris Saint-Germain FC
W
2021-11-21
Manchester City FC
3–0
Everton FC
W
2021-11-06
Manchester United FC
0–2
Manchester City FC
W
2021-11-03
Manchester City FC
4–1
Club Brugge KV
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.44
Aston Villa FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Manchester City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 77% + Under — clean sheet likely 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 1.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 2.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Aston Villa FC or Draw
46%
Draw or Manchester City FC
85%
Aston Villa FC or Manchester City FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Manchester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
22.2%
0 – 0
21.7%
0 – 2
13.5%
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 0
7%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 3
5.4%
1 – 3
2.7%
2 – 1
2.1%
0 – 4
1.7%
2 – 0
1.6%
2 – 2
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Aston Villa FC
| Handicap | Aston Villa FC covers | Push | Manchester City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 9% | 88% |
| -0.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 29% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
65%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.