Man City vs Aston Villa prediction, stats, tips & team news | OneFootball

Manchester City will be looking to bolster their chances of a top-four finish when they host Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday 22nd April at 8pm. The Citizens are currently sixth in the Premier League, but only one point outside the top four after 31 games. Aston Villa are one point and one place behind their hosts. This game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League.

Over 2.5 Man City goals

Man City have scored at least three goals in each of their past three home games against Aston Villa.

Omar Marmoush to score anytime

All five of Omar Marmoush’s Premier League goals for Man City have come at the Etihad.

How both teams go into Man City vs Aston Villa

With this game being played early due to Man City’s involvement in the FA Cup semi-finals, Pep Guardiola’s side have a chance to lay down a challenge. A win would put some pressure on Man City’s top-four rivals, though the Citizens aren’t exactly in control of the race. In fact, they’re currently chasing in what such a close group. Man City are currently unbeaten in their past three games, but they’ve drawn two of those, and only beaten relegation-battling Leicester City.

Aston Villa will hold their own European aspirations. A three-game winning streak has the Villans up to seventh, breathing down the neck of Man City and the teams above them. Two of those victories have come against fellow European-chasing teams, including third-placed Nottingham Forest. Aston Villa have won their past two away games, but haven’t taken three points from Man City on the road since 2007.

Man City team news

This game is expected to be too soon for Manuel Akanji, while John Stones and Erling Haaland are a few weeks behind the Swiss in terms of recovery. Nathan Ake and Rodri are fighting to be fit before the Club World Cup in the summer.

Aston Villa team news

Aston Villa should have a fresh squad for their trip to the Etihad, unless there are injuries or suspensions down the line.

Man City vs Aston Villa head-to-head

Aston Villa have won two of their past three games against Man City, after a run of 15 matches without victory in this fixture. But the Villans haven’t won at the Etihad since 2012, in the Carabao Cup.