Aston Villa FC vs Manchester United FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 Robert Jones
- Assistant 1 Ian Hussin
- Assistant 2 Richard West
3 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 11.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Manchester United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Feb | Chelsea FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Feb | Sheffield United FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 30 Jan | Newcastle United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Jan | Chelsea FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Jan | Everton FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Aston Villa FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Feb | West Ham United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 28 Jan | Newport County AFC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 14 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 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' Aston Villa FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Manchester United FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 10' Manchester United 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.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 17' Magnificent from Rasmus Hojlund! That is 42 goals in 105 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 22' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 27' A quiet spell here at Villa Park. Manchester United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 32' Manchester United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 37' Casemiro has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 37.
- 42' It is a cagey affair so far. Aston Villa FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Manchester United FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 45' Kobbie Mainoo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 45.
- 46' Another change for Manchester United FC made on 46 minute. Luke Shaw leaves to be changed by Victor Nilsson-Lindelof.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 56' The 33-year-old Lucas Digne has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' Matty Cash picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 65' Aston Villa FC make a change. Boubacar Kamara trudges off to be replaced by Moussa Diaby on 65 minutes.
- 67' What a strike from Douglas Luiz! The score is 1-1.
- 71' The referee shows Aston Villa FC player a Yellow card on 71.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Moussa Diaby argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 73' Youri Tielemans has so much to prove this time. He replaces Leon Bailey on 73 minute.
- 78' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 82' The Manchester United FC manager makes a substitution. Marcus Rashford departs to be replaced by Scott McTominay.
- 86' Scott McTominay does the damage! The net is bulging and Manchester United FC surge ahead!
- 87' Time for substitution for Aston Villa FC. John McGinn is replaced by Lucas Digne.
- 88' The crowd applauds Alex Moreno as he leaves the pitch. Nicolo Zaniolo steps in for Aston Villa FC.
- 90' The Manchester United FC manager makes a substitution. Rasmus Hojlund departs to be replaced by Jonny Evans.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Aston Villa FC 1-2 Manchester United FC.
Lineups
Aston Villa FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 11
-
7
John McGinn ↓ Nicolo Zaniolo 87'
- 3
-
44
Boubacar Kamara ↓ Moussa Diaby 65'
-
31
Leon Bailey ↓ Youri Tielemans 73'
- 6
- 17
-
15
Alex Moreno ↓ Lucas Digne 88'
- 41
Bench
- 27
-
12
Lucas Digne ↑ 88'
-
8
Youri Tielemans ↑ 73'
-
19
Moussa Diaby ↑ 65'
- 14
-
22
Nicolo Zaniolo ↑ 87'
- 25
- 47
- 29
Coach
Unai Emery
Manchester United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 23
- 20
- 24
- 18
- 19
- 8
-
11
Rasmus Hojlund ↓ Jonny Evans 90'
- 17
-
37
Kobbie Mainoo ↓ Sofyan Amrabat 90'
Bench
-
4
Sofyan Amrabat ↑ 90'
- 21
-
35
Jonny Evans ↑ 90'
- 14
-
2
Victor Nilsson-Lindelof ↑ 46'
-
39
Scott McTominay ↑ 82'
- 1
- 16
- 62
Coach
Erik ten Hag
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Fernandes | 6 |
| Jacob Ramsey | 2 |
| Mason Greenwood | 2 |
| Bertrand Traore | 2 |
| Rasmus Hojlund | 2 |
| Alejandro Garnacho | 2 |
| Kortney Hause | 1 |
| Scott McTominay | 1 |
Head to Head
Aston Villa FC Form
Manchester United FC Form
2024-02-11
Aston Villa FC
1–2
Manchester United FC
W
2024-02-04
Manchester United FC
3–0
West Ham United FC
W
2024-02-01
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
3–4
Manchester United FC
W
2024-01-28
Newport County AFC
2–4
Manchester United FC
W
2024-01-14
Manchester United FC
2–2
Tottenham Hotspur FC
D
2024-01-08
Wigan Athletic FC
0–2
Manchester United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.26
Aston Villa FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.23
Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.49
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Aston Villa FC or Draw
45%
Draw or Manchester United FC
78%
Aston Villa FC or Manchester United FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.6%
1 – 3
6.8%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 3
5.5%
2 – 1
5.2%
0 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4.3%
1 – 4
3.8%
1 – 0
3.3%
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 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +1 | 42% | 21% | 37% |
| +1.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +2 | 63% | 18% | 19% |
| +2.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
Clean Sheet
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.