One of the standout matches in the Premier League this week will see in-form Aston Villa welcome Man City to the West Midlands. Both sides come into this fixture after going three without defeat, but City will desperately need maximum points to close the gap on the top of the standings.
Before Betting On Aston Villa vs Man City
Man City lost more ground on the top of the standings over the past weekend, as they played out a third straight draw in the Premier League. That tie against Tottenham means that City are now three points behind Arsenal, and they could drop down a place in the standings on Wednesday if they fail to land maximum points against Aston Villa.
The hosts have enjoyed a strong start to the season, and they could already be among the leading contenders for a top four finish this term. Villa come into this match after playing out a draw with Bournemouth over the weekend, but Unai Emery’s side are just four points off the top of the standings at this stage of the campaign.
Villa have a poor record against City, as they are winless in their last 13 against the reigning champions since a 3-2 home win in September 2013. City have also scored at least once in 17 of the previous 18 matches between these sides. The only exception was a goalless draw in November 2015.
Villa’s record in midweek matches in the Premier League would also be a concern ahead of this fixture, as they have won just once in their last 12 matches played on a Wednesday. Meanwhile, City have won 25 of their last 26 matches that have been played on a Wednesday in the Premier League.
A key trend to consider may be Villa’s record against reigning champions, as they have won just four times in 56 Premier League matches. Their most recent win against a reigning champions came in the form of a 7-2 home win against Liverpool in October 2020.
Aston Villa vs Man City Offshore Odds & Pick
Villa are a huge price to claim victory in this fixture based on their excellent home record against Emery. City will also be without Rodri for this trip to the West Midlands, meaning a bold chance could be taken on the home side on Wednesday.
