After a disappointing 1-0 defeat against West Ham midweek, which saw Manchester United knocked out of the EFL Cup, the Red Devils face Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon at Old Trafford in the league. Manchester United are tied at top of the league with Liverpool and Chelsea and will be looking to continue their title challenge. Aston Villa too were knocked out by Chelsea midweek and have been in decent form in the league.
Some of betting predictions for Manchester United vs Aston Villa match are:
Manchester United vs Aston Villa Betting Tips
Safe Bets
Manchester United and Aston Villa both have scored in six of the seven games fhey have played this season and have also kept less clean sheets. Therefore betting on both teams to score at odds of 1.80 (bet365) is a good bet.
Ronaldo has scored four goals in his first three games and his absence was visible midweek as United fail to score for the first time this season. With him also being the first choice penalty taker betting on him to score at odds of 1.61 (betway) is another safe bet.
Mason Greenwood also has ben crucial for United with three goals in his five starts and did not start midweek. He will be playing centrally with Ronaldo hence betting on him to take more than 4 shots at odds of 2.25 (betway) is one of the best bets of the match.
Quick Rich
Paul Pogba has been crucial for United with seven assists this season, twice more than any other player has got this season. With finishers like Ronaldo, Greenwood and Fernandes ahead of him, betting on him to get an assist at odds of 2.75 (betway) gives good returns at minimal risk.
Manchester United have been undefeated in the league and with the first team well rested, they should be able to get a win against Aston Villa who are still settling in their new signings. We predict the final scoreline to be Manchester United 2-1 at odds of 9.00 (bet365) or 3-1 at odds of 12.00 (bet365).
Win/Lose/Draw
Manchester United are clear favourites to win the match with their star players in superb form. Aston Villa have been good against weaker teams however have struggled against top sides like last season, therefore we predict the Red Devils to win at odds of 1.40 (betway).
Bet During the Match
Jesse Lingard scored the winner last week for Manchester United and has continued his amazing form since the turn of the year. Hence if he starts the match or is substituted in early betting on him to have over two shots on target at odds of 2.25 (betway) gives good returns.
Manchester United Overall form- WWLWL
Aston Villa Overall form- WDLWL
