Aston Villa FC vs Manchester United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Aston Villa FC vs Manchester United FC — Premier League at Villa Park.
- Aston Villa FC 5 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Manchester United FC 5 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
- Referee Chris Kavanagh
- Referee
- Referee Lee Betts
- Referee Martin Atkinson
4 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 8.5 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | Manchester United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 01 May | Everton FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Apr | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Apr | Manchester City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | Liverpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Apr | Fulham FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May | Aston Villa FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 May | AS Roma | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Apr | AS Roma | H | 6–2 | W |
| 25 Apr | Leeds United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Apr | Burnley FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Apr | Granada CF | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Aston Villa FC | Manchester United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #12 |
| 4 | Points | 5 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 1 / 1 / 3 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 2 |
| 4 | Scored | 8 |
| 9 | Conceded | 8 |
| -5 | GD | +0 |
| 0.80 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 20% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Aston Villa FC this season
Aston Villa FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
Manchester United FC this season
Aston Villa FC are 16th (4 pts). Manchester United FC are 12th (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aston Villa FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Manchester United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Manchester United FC
| Bruno Fernandes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Villa Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The travelling Manchester United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' It looks surprising Manchester United FC does not make any changes. Anwar El Ghazi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Manchester United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' Aston Villa FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 24' Aston Villa FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Bertrand Traore on 24.
- 29' A quiet spell here at Villa Park. Manchester United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 34' It is a cagey affair so far. Aston Villa FC in their trying to find a way past Manchester United FC's compact .
- 39' Aston Villa FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 44' Aston Villa FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Ollie Watkins is booked for Aston Villa FC — Yellow card on 45.
- 50' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 52' Magnificent from Bruno Fernandes! That is 143 goals in 125 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 56' Brilliant from the forward! Mason Greenwood makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 56.
- 61' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marcus Rashford made 411 appearances and scored 118 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 65' The Manchester United FC bench stirs into life. Mason Greenwood is withdrawn and Edinson Cavani gets his opportunity.
- 67' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Harry Maguire.
- 68' Poor challenge from Harry Maguire. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 73' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 77' The Aston Villa FC manager makes a substitution. Ross Barkley departs to be replaced by Keinan Davis.
- 78' It is a substitution in Aston Villa FC team. Ross Barkley is replaced by Keinan Davis on 78 minute.
- 79' The referee shows Aston Villa FC player a Yellow card on 79.
- 84' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 86' The whistle greets Bruno Fernandes as he departs to be replaced by Nemanja Matic.
- 87' Edinson Cavani doubles the advantage! 1-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 89' The referee calls foul for Ollie Watkins. He receives a Red card.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Aston Villa FC.
Lineups
Aston Villa FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 5
-
20
Ross Barkley ↓ Keinan Davis 77'
- 18
- 2
- 11
- 4
-
21
Anwar El Ghazi ↓ Wesley 77'
- 7
- 15
-
6
Douglas Luiz ↓ Jacob Ramsey 65'
Bench
- 19
-
9
Wesley ↑ 77'
- 1
- 30
- 27
-
39
Keinan Davis ↑ 77'
-
41
Jacob Ramsey ↑ 65'
- 52
- –
Coach
Dean Smith
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Harry Maguire ↓ Eric Bailly 78'
- 29
- 17
- 10
- 6
- 2
- 23
- 39
- 26
-
18
Bruno Fernandes ↓ Nemanja Matic 86'
- 11
Bench
- 1
-
31
Nemanja Matic ↑ 86'
-
3
Eric Bailly ↑ 78'
- 8
- 38
- 34
-
7
Edinson Cavani ↑ 65'
- 27
- 33
Coach
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Fernandes | 6 |
| Mason Greenwood | 2 |
| Bertrand Traore | 2 |
| Rasmus Hojlund | 2 |
| Alejandro Garnacho | 2 |
| Jacob Ramsey | 2 |
| Luke Shaw | 1 |
| Leander Dendoncker | 1 |
Head to Head
Aston Villa FC Form
Manchester United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.21
Aston Villa FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.13
Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Aston Villa FC or Draw
47%
Draw or Manchester United FC
77%
Aston Villa FC or Manchester United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Aston Villa FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
8%
0 – 1
7%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 3
5.6%
2 – 1
5.3%
0 – 0
5%
2 – 3
4%
1 – 0
3.6%
1 – 4
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Aston Villa FC
| Handicap | Aston Villa FC covers | Push | Manchester United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +1 | 43% | 22% | 36% |
| +1.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +2 | 64% | 17% | 18% |
| +2.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
Clean Sheet
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.