Aston Villa vs Manchester Utd Prediction & Betting Tips (11 February)

Nice surprise from the previous year, Aston Villa confirms this season and begins to dream of qualifying for the next Champions League. The Birmingham-based team is currently 4th in the Premier League and is 2 points ahead of 5th place. Less sovereign in recent weeks, the Villans have lost 2 of their last 6 championship matches, for 2 victories and 2 draws. After falling against Newcastle at home 1-3, they took advantage of their trip to bottom side Sheffield United last weekend to brilliantly bounce back 0-5. This week, Aston Villa lost to Chelsea in an FA Cup Round of 32 replay 1-3. In the Europa Conference League, Unai Emery's men are qualified for the round of 16. Very ambitious before starting this 2023/2024 financial year, Manchester United ultimately does not meet expectations.

The Red Devils were quickly dropped from the title race and even find themselves in a bad position to take part in the next Champions League. They now occupy 6th place in the Premier League with 8 points behind their opponent of the day. Since a setback conceded at the poorly ranked Nottingham Forest at the end of December 2-1, Erik Ten Hag's men have resumed their march forward. They first held off Tottenham 2-2 before beating Wolverhampton 3-4 and West Ham last weekend 3-0. Still present in the FA Cup, Manchester United will face Nottingham Forest in the round of 16.

For this meeting, Aston Villa must still do without important defenders Digne and Pau Torres, long-term absentees Mings and Buendia and replacement striker Duran, all on the flank. England international Ollie Watkins (10 goals and 8 assists in the PL) is particularly to his advantage this season. It should obviously start this Sunday. French international Diaby (4 goals and 4 assists in PL) has gradually lost his starting place in recent weeks. On the other hand, he shook the nets despite the defeat against Chelsea this week. This winter, the promising right back Nedeljkovic (18 years old) was recruited but he will finish the season on loan to his club (Red Star Belgrade). Winger Rogers (Middlesbrough) has also arrived. Note the departures of experienced Belgian midfielder Dendoncker (Naples) and winger Bertrand Traoré (Villarreal).

Manchester United remains deprived of replacements Malacia and Martial, who have not sufficiently recovered from their physical problems. Furthermore, right back Wan-Bissaka and midfielder Mount, both uncertain, are not guaranteed to be able to return to the group. After a difficult start, Danish striker Hojlund (4 goals in PL) seems to have found his feet in recent weeks. He has scored 5 goals in his last 6 matches played in all competitions. Note that winger Garnacho (5 goals in PL) stood out with a double against West Ham. Attacking executives Bruno Fernandes (3 goals and 5 assists in PL) and Rashford (5 goals in PL) are also present. During the winter transfer window, the unwanted van de Beek (Frankfurt) and Sancho (Dortmund) were loaned, as were midfielder Mejbri (Sevilla FC) and wingers Pellistri (Granada) and Carreras (Benfica).