Manchester United FC vs Aston Villa FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester United FC vs Aston Villa FC — Premier League at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United FC 10 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Aston Villa FC 10 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Salisbury
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee Darren Cann
- Referee Simon Beck
- Referee Mike Dean
- Referee Eddie Smart
5 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 8.6 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | Aston Villa FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Sep | West Ham United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | BSC Young Boys | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Sep | Newcastle United FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 29 Aug | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Aug | Southampton FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | Manchester United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Sep | Everton FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Sep | Chelsea FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Aug | Brentford FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Aug | Newcastle United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Aug | Watford FC | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Manchester United FC | Aston Villa FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #10 |
| 8 | Points | 13 |
| 10 | Played | 10 |
| 1 / 5 / 4 | W / D / L | 3 / 4 / 3 |
| 14 | Scored | 14 |
| 19 | Conceded | 17 |
| -5 | GD | -3 |
| 0.80 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 10% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
Manchester United FC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Aston Villa FC this season
Aston Villa FC this season
Manchester United FC are 18th (8 pts). Aston Villa FC are 10th (13 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Manchester United FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/5
61-75
3/2
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Aston Villa FC
0-15
4/1
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
3/3
61-75
2/–
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Manchester United FC
| Bruno Fernandes | 4 G | 2 A |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 4 G |
Aston Villa FC
| Nicolas Jackson | 6 G | 1 A |
| Johan Manzambi | 2 G | 3 A |
| Alysson | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Manchester United FC and Aston Villa FC has kicked off!
- 5' Cristiano Ronaldo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 155 goals in his last 533 appearances.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' Aston Villa FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 29' That is a Yellow card for Manchester United FC. Luke Shaw will be fuming at that decision.
- 34' Diogo Dalot has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luke Shaw on 34 minute.
- 39' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 44' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Manchester United FC and Aston Villa FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 49' Cameron Archer has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 54' It looks like no one’s ball. Aston Villa FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 59' Aston Villa FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 64' Emiliano Martinez, a Argentina goalkeeper, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 66' A moment of madness from John McGinn on 66 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Aston Villa FC will be frustrated.
- 67' Another change for Manchester United FC made on 67 minute. Harry Maguire leaves to be changed by Victor Nilsson-Lindelof.
- 72' David De Gea has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 77' It’s a booking for Manchester United FC player. Fred gets a Yellow card.
- 78' Emiliano Buendia is ready to make an impact after coming on for Danny Ings at the 78 minute mark.
- 82' Edinson Cavani is ready to make an impact after coming on for Scott McTominay at the 82 minute mark.
- 86' Aston Villa FC ring the changes. Jacob Ramsey has done his job and it is now time for Cameron Archer to step up.
- 88' Goal! Kortney Hause scores his 4 goal in 357 matches.
- 90' Matty Cash picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- Full Time. Aston Villa FC beats Manchester United FC
Lineups
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 29
- 1
- 17
- 6
-
23
Luke Shaw ↓ Diogo Dalot 34'
- 39
- 19
- 7
- 18
- 11
Bench
- 22
- 14
- 9
- 31
-
2
Victor Nilsson-Lindelof ↑ 67'
-
20
Diogo Dalot ↑ 34'
- 34
-
21
Edinson Cavani ↑ 82'
- 25
Coach
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Aston Villa FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 3
-
20
Danny Ings ↓ Emiliano Buendia 78'
- 2
- 11
- 4
- 30
- 7
- 6
-
41
Jacob Ramsey ↓ Cameron Archer 86'
Bench
- 19
- 18
-
10
Emiliano Buendia ↑ 78'
- 21
- 12
- 15
-
35
Cameron Archer ↑ 86'
- 33
Coach
Dean Smith
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Fernandes | 7 |
| Jacob Ramsey | 2 |
| Mason Greenwood | 2 |
| John McGinn | 2 |
| Bertrand Traore | 2 |
| Rasmus Hojlund | 2 |
| Alejandro Garnacho | 2 |
| Philippe Coutinho | 1 |
Head to Head
Manchester United FC Form
2021-09-25
Manchester United FC
0–1
Aston Villa FC
L
2021-09-19
West Ham United FC
1–2
Manchester United FC
W
2021-09-14
BSC Young Boys
2–1
Manchester United FC
L
2021-09-11
Manchester United FC
4–1
Newcastle United FC
W
2021-08-29
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–1
Manchester United FC
W
2021-08-22
Southampton FC
1–1
Manchester United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.92
Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Aston Villa FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Aston Villa FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.36
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Manchester United FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Aston Villa FC
53%
Manchester United FC or Aston Villa FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 0
5%
0 – 1
Actual
3 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
4%
0 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC
| Handicap | Manchester United FC covers | Push | Aston Villa FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 20% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.