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Aston Villa FC vs Manchester United FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Aston Villa FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Manchester United FC
Sat 15 Jan 2022 · 17:30 UTC Villa Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Lucas Digne 27' Y
Y 31' Nemanja Matic
Y 46' Bruno Fernandes

Overview

Match Preview

Aston Villa FC vs Manchester United FC — Premier League at Villa Park.

Match Details

  • Referee David Coote
  • Referee Daniel Robathan
  • Referee Chris Kavanagh
  • Referee Mike Dean
  • Referee Gary Beswick
  • Referee Nick Hopton

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

3
3
8
Aston Villa FC 14 games · Avg 2.9 goals Manchester United FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-01-15 Aston Villa FC 2–2 Manchester United FC 2021-09-25 Manchester United FC 0–1 Aston Villa FC 2021-05-09 Aston Villa FC 1–3 Manchester United FC 2021-01-01 Manchester United FC 2–1 Aston Villa FC 2020-07-09 Aston Villa FC 0–3 Manchester United FC

Recent Form

Aston Villa FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Jan Manchester United FC H 2–2 D
02 Jan Brentford FC A 1–2 L
26 Dec Chelsea FC H 1–3 L
14 Dec Norwich City FC A 2–0 W
11 Dec Liverpool FC A 0–1 L
05 Dec Leicester City FC H 2–1 W
Manchester United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Jan Aston Villa FC A 2–2 D
03 Jan Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 0–1 L
30 Dec Burnley FC H 3–1 W
27 Dec Newcastle United FC A 1–1 D
11 Dec Norwich City FC A 1–0 W
08 Dec BSC Young Boys H 1–1 D

Season Stats

Aston Villa FC Manchester United FC
#11 Position #10
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

64% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Aston Villa FC are 11th (0 pts). Manchester United FC are 10th (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 United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Manchester United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 6' What a strike from Bruno Fernandes! The score is 0-1.
  • 11' Douglas Luiz has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 16' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 21' Aston Villa FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 26' Aston Villa FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Manchester United FC backline.
  • 27' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Lucas Digne.
  • 31' Nemanja Matic is having his name booked by the referee on 31.
  • 36' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 41' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 46' The Aston Villa FC bench stirs into life. Ezri Konsa is withdrawn and Kortney Hause gets his opportunity.
  • 46' Controversy at the stadium! Bruno Fernandes argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 61' The home supporters are growing impatient. Aston Villa FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 66' Over 66 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 67' Bruno Fernandes doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 68' The crowd applauds Morgan Sanson as he leaves the pitch. Philippe Coutinho steps in for Aston Villa FC.
  • 73' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 76' Carney Chukwuemeka is replacing Danny Ings for the Aston Villa FC side.
  • 77' Jacob Ramsey does the damage! The net is bulging and Aston Villa FC surge ahead!
  • 78' Another change for Manchester United FC made on 78 minute. Anthony Elanga leaves to be changed by Jadon Sancho.
  • 82' What a strike from Philippe Coutinho! The score is 2-2.
  • 87' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 89' Another substitution for Manchester United FC to replace Mason Greenwood by Jesse Lingard on 89 minute.
  • The final score is 2-2.

Lineups

Aston Villa FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Gerrard

Manchester United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ralf Rangnick

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bruno Fernandes 6
Jacob Ramsey 2
Mason Greenwood 2
Bertrand Traore 2
Rasmus Hojlund 2
Alejandro Garnacho 2
Edinson Cavani 1
Douglas Luiz 1

Head to Head

2022-01-15 Aston Villa FC 2–2 Manchester United FC 2021-09-25 Manchester United FC 0–1 Aston Villa FC 2021-05-09 Aston Villa FC 1–3 Manchester United FC 2021-01-01 Manchester United FC 2–1 Aston Villa FC 2020-07-09 Aston Villa FC 0–3 Manchester United FC

Aston Villa FC Form

2022-01-15 Aston Villa FC 2–2 Manchester United FC D 2022-01-02 Brentford FC 2–1 Aston Villa FC L 2021-12-26 Aston Villa FC 1–3 Chelsea FC L 2021-12-14 Norwich City FC 0–2 Aston Villa FC W 2021-12-11 Liverpool FC 1–0 Aston Villa FC L 2021-12-05 Aston Villa FC 2–1 Leicester City FC W

Manchester United FC Form

2022-01-15 Aston Villa FC 2–2 Manchester United FC D 2022-01-03 Manchester United FC 0–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC L 2021-12-30 Manchester United FC 3–1 Burnley FC W 2021-12-27 Newcastle United FC 1–1 Manchester United FC D 2021-12-11 Norwich City FC 0–1 Manchester United FC W 2021-12-08 Manchester United FC 1–1 BSC Young Boys D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
0.66 Aston Villa FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97 Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 77% + Manchester United FC or Draw 73%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Aston Villa FC27% Draw35% Manchester United FC38%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes32% 0% No68%
Avg goals/match: 1.63
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
62%
Draw or Manchester United FC
73%
Aston Villa FC or Manchester United FC
65%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Aston Villa FC15% Draw60% Manchester United FC25%
Actual: Manchester United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
22.2%
0 – 1
17.5%
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
11.3%
0 – 2
8.7%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 1
4.1%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 3
2.8%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
2.1%
3 – 1
0.9%

Asian Handicap — Aston Villa FC

Handicap Aston Villa FC covers Push Manchester United FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 16% 78%
-0.5 22% — 78%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 24% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 11% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
52% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.