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

Manchester City’s bid to retain the Premier League title is unlikely to withstand a defeat tonight when fourth-placed Aston Villa come to town.

The defending champions sit third in the table after being held to a goalless draw by Arsenal on Easter Sunday.

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Remarkably, City remain unbeaten since their last meeting with Villa, which ended 1-0 to Unai Emery’s side in early December courtesy of a Leon Bailey goal.

In 14 meetings between Emery and Pep Guardiola, that victory remains the former Villarreal coach’s only one against his compatriot.

Faint hopes of Villa putting together a title charge of their own have since faded but they remain worthy contenders for a place in the Champions League - and will draw to within two points of City with a win.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Man City vs Aston Villa is scheduled for an 8:15pm BST kick-off today, Wednesday April 3, 2024.

The match will take place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

Where to watch Man City vs Aston Villa

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage beginning at 7:30pm.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

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

Man City vs Aston Villa team news

Manchester City XI: Ortega Moreno, Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol, Rodrigo, Bernardo, Doku, Foden, Grealish, Alvarez

Subs: Carson, Stones, Kovacic, Haaland, De Bruyne, Gomez, Nunes, Bobb, Susoho

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Konsa, Diego Carlos, Lenglet, Digne, Zaniolo, Iroegbunam, Douglas Luiz, Rogers, Diaby, Duran

Subs: Tielemans, Torres, Alex Moreno, Chambers, Gauci, Olsen, Kesler-Hayden, Bailey, Kellyman

Man City vs Aston Villa prediction

Villa remain one of the most dangerous teams in the division and certainly have the ability to unlock City’s defence. Having failed to score against Arsenal, there is a sense of vulnerability about Guardiola’s team.

A 1-1 draw.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Villa’s win in the reverse fixture ended a decade-long wait for the Midlands club to beat City.

Man City wins: 80

Aston Villa wins: 58

Draws: 42

Man City vs Aston Villa match odds

Man City to win: 1/4

Aston Villa to win: 19/2

Draw: 11/2

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).