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

Pep Guardiola’s side out to end crisis run of results

Aston Villa host Manchester City in the Premier League’s early kick-off later today.

They sit fifth in the Premier League table as a result and little about recent performances suggest a radical upturn in performances is likely.

Villa, meanwhile, lost to Nottingham Forest last time out and sit seventh in the table. Still, three points could see them move level on points with Forest in fourth.

Here’s everything you need to know about the game.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Aston Villa vs Manchester City is scheduled for a 12.30pm GMT today on Saturday 21 December 2024.

Villa Park in Birmingham will host.

Where to watch Aston Villa vs Man City

TV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.

Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app.

LIVE coverage: Follow the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!

Aston Villa vs Man City team news

Villa could welcome back both Leon Bailey and Tyrone Mings for the game, although Jacob Ramsey is injured.

City will have Rico Lewis free from suspension following his sending off at Crystal Palace earlier this month for two bookable offences.

Manchester City are hoping to welcome back Manuel Akanji for Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa

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Manuel Akanji could return alongside John Stones, although all of Nathan Ake, Oscar Bobb and Rodri are set to miss out.

Ruben Dias has been ruled out for up to a month with a muscle problem.

Aston Villa vs Man City prediction

City lost here last season in much better health and Villa are generally so strong at home.

Aston Villa to win, 2-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Aston Villa wins: 58

Draws: 42

Man City wins: 81

Aston Villa vs Man City latest odds

Aston Villa to win: 23/10

Draw: 14/5

Man City to win: 21/20

Odds via Betfair and subject to change.