Frank Christian
Manchester United will wrap up a disappointing week with a final Premier League clash against Aston Villa this Sunday, a team with much brighter European ambitions.
Ruben Amorim’s squad is set to conclude a nightmarish season, having suffered a loss to Tottenham in the Europa League final on Wednesday, dashing their hopes of European competition for the 2025/26 season. This season will end with them achieving the lowest points in Premier League history and the worst placement overall.
A tense vibe is anticipated at Old Trafford as frustrations grow among fans regarding both management and player performances.
Aston Villa, positioned sixth with 66 points, is looking to capitalize on the situation. They trail Newcastle and Chelsea on goal difference in the race for Champions League spots and are narrowly behind Manchester City.
A victory at Old Trafford would put them in a wait-and-see position for any mistakes from their rivals to reclaim their spot in next season’s top European competition. If not, they could end up in the Europa League, with Nottingham Forest hot on their heels at 65 points and ready to potentially push Villa into the Conference League.
According to Betfair, Villa is favored to win at odds of 8/11, while Manchester United’s chance of victory sits at 7/2, and a draw is priced at 3/1.
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Man Utd vs. Aston Villa predictions, recommendations, and odds
Aston Villa to score first and lead at halftime — 2.44/1 (Paddy Power)
With a desperate need to secure a top-five finish for European qualification, Villa will come out aggressively, similar to four of their last six outings where they netted the first goal against teams like Newcastle, Fulham, Bournemouth, and Tottenham. They will also face a United side that has allowed the first goal in their last four matches, has not kept a clean sheet in five games, and has lost the first half in four of those matches. Given these statistics, Villa stands a strong chance of scoring first and holding a lead at halftime.
Ollie Watkins to score anytime — 21/10 (Betfair)
While Marcus Rashford will draw attention on his return to Old Trafford, Unai Emery’s side is relying heavily on their star striker to deliver in this match. Having netted 17 goals this season, with 16 in the Premier League, Watkins is essential for their offensive strategy and will look to take advantage of United’s defensive weaknesses. In his last away match, Watkins earned hero status with a last-minute goal against Bournemouth, and he aims to shine once again.
Predicted score for Man Utd vs. Aston Villa and likely results
Here’s an overview of likely outcomes for Man Utd vs. Aston Villa, as assessed by Betway, who are also providing a £30 free matched bet if your first accumulator loses, along with a £30 Uber Eats voucher for new customers.
Viewing details for Manchester United vs. Aston Villa in the Premier League
- Date: Sunday, May 25
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
- Time: 16:00 BST
- TV/Stream: TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate / Discovery+
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