Aston Villa F.C. vs Manchester City F.C. Prediction 21 December 2024
Added on 19 December, 2024
Aston Villa faces Manchester City in the opening match of the 17th round of the Premier League.
Villa, sitting in 7th place with 25 points and a 24:25 goal difference, is just three points shy of the top four. Their recent form includes wins against Brentford (3:1) and Southampton (1:0), a 2:2 draw with Crystal Palace, and losses to Chelsea (0:3) and Nottingham Forest (1:2).
Manchester City, currently 5th with 27 points and a 28:23 goal record, is underperforming by their high standards. Recent results include a 3:0 win over Nottingham but disappointing outcomes against Tottenham (0:4), Liverpool (0:2), Crystal Palace (2:2), and Manchester United (1:2). The reigning champions haven’t secured an away victory in the league for two months.
With the support of their home crowd and City’s struggles on the road, Villa seems well-positioned to secure at least a draw in this encounter.
Aston Villa not to lose (1X) 1.76