Manchester United vs Aston Villa: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today | OneFootball

A massive game in the race for Champions League qualification takes centre stage at Old Trafford

Manchester United face Aston Villa this afternoon as the battle for a top-four Premier League finish heats up.

Man United spurned the chance to consolidate third and open up a three point lead over Villa after losing to ten-man Newcastle in their last outing.

That was Michael Carrick’s first defeat since being appointed head coach and he will keen to get back to winning ways, especially against a rival for Champions League qualification.

Man Utd have won all four home games under Carrick, scoring at least two goals in each of them and face a Villa side that have struggled since the reverse meeting just before Christmas.

After beating United at Villa Park, claiming a tenth straight win in all competitions, Villa have won just five times in the league, going from potential title challengers to being in danger of missing out on a top-four finish.

That said, Unai Emery’s side did return to winning ways on Thursday evening as they beat Lille 1-0 in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 meeting.

Opportunity knocks for both sides to strengthen their standing, though, after Chelsea fell to a turgid 1-0 defeat at home to Newcastle on Saturday evening.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Manchester United vs Aston Villa is scheduled for a 2pm GMT kick-off today, Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The match will take place at Old Trafford.

Where to watch Manchester United vs Aston Villa

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 1pm on Sky Sports Main Event.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Manchester United vs Aston Villa team news

Man Utd defender Lisandro Martinez will miss a fourth game in a row with a calf injury. Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu remain sidelined, though the latter could be available for selection at some point in April.

Noussair Mazraoui should be ok despite picking up a knock at St. James’ Park that forced him off late on. Mason Mount could return to the matchday squad after resuming full training after a spell on the sidelines with a knock.

Carrick does have a decision to make in attack as Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko are battling for three spots.

As for Villa, Jadon Sancho cannot feature at Old Trafford as the rules in his loan agreement prevent the winger from facing his parent club.

Matty Cash faces a late fitness test, Boubacar Kamara is a long-term absentee and the game comes too soon for Youri Tielemans, though he is making good progress as he bids to return from injury.

John McGinn is back - ahead of schedule - as he replaced Douglas Luiz to play the final 13 minutes against Lille but may have to settle for a place on the bench again.

Ruled out: Lisandro Martinez

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Manchester United vs Aston Villa prediction

Man Utd suffered a setback against Newcastle last time out and will be keen to ensure that result was nothing more than a minor blip.

An 11-day break between fixtures could prove crucial here as Villa have been in Europa League action away at Lille and winning that competition may be their best route back into the Champions League next season.

Manchester United to win, 2-0.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Man United have won the last five games at home to Villa in all competitions, last tasting defeat at the Theatre of Dreams in September 2021.

Manchester United wins: 107

Aston Villa wins: 53

Draws: 42

Manchester United vs Aston Villa match odds

Manchester United to win: 4/6

Aston Villa to win: 16/5

Draw: 12/5

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).