9 May 2021 at 13:05

Referee: C. Kavanagh

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Aston Villa3wins
2draws10 meetings
Manchester United5wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.7

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (22%) — the odds may underestimate Aston Villa.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.4%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 22.6%Draw 26.2%Away 55.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.203.801.75
Max4.603.861.85
Over 2.5: 58.1%Under 2.5: 47.6%
Market favourite:Manchester United · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market21.9%25.3%52.8%
Public market22.5%24.9%52.6%

Aston Villa vs Manchester United — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Manchester United
Result vs. Market: Manchester United (56%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Aston VillaHalf-time:10Manchester United
11Shots18
5Shots on target7

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
15/03/26Manchester United3–1Aston Villa1.73/4.00/4.50
21/12/25Aston Villa2–1Manchester United2.09/3.67/3.40
25/05/25Manchester United2–0Aston Villa4.37/4.23/1.72
06/10/24Aston Villa0–0Manchester United2.21/3.77/3.06
11/02/24Aston Villa1–2Manchester United2.14/3.82/3.09
26/12/23Manchester United3–2Aston Villa2.59/3.57/2.57
30/04/23Manchester United1–0Aston Villa1.77/3.89/4.42
06/11/22Aston Villa3–1Manchester United3.36/3.64/2.14
15/01/22Aston Villa2–2Manchester United2.89/3.47/2.41
25/09/21Manchester United0–1Aston Villa1.38/5.04/8.04

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Aston Villa

W 406D 316L 420
Over 2.549
Goals scored1436

Away Record: Manchester United

W 746D 276L 234
Over 2.553
Goals scored2334

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Manchester United defeated Aston Villa 3:1. The match was played in Premier League 2020. Goals were scored by Bertrand Traoré 24′, Bruno Fernandes 52′ (pen.), M. Greenwood 56′, E. Cavani 87′. 4 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Aston Villa had 41% possession while Manchester United held 59%. Aston Villa had 11 shots (5 on target) compared to 18 (7 on target) for Manchester United. Aston Villa made 3 substitutions, Manchester United made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Aston Villa and Manchester United — 4 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Aston Villa
Manchester United
Kick Off
Half Time
52′
56′
M. Greenwood

assist: A. Wan-Bissaka

Douglas LuizJ. Ramsey
65′
65′
M. GreenwoodE. Cavani
R. BarkleyK. Davis
77′
A. El GhaziWesley
78′
78′
H. MaguireE. Bailly
86′
Bruno FernandesN. Matić
87′
E. Cavani

assist: M. Rashford

Full Time

Match Statistics

Aston Villa had 41% possession against Manchester United's 59%. Aston Villa registered 11 shots (5 on target) while Manchester United managed 18 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 5–6. Fouls committed: 13–18.

5Shots on Goal7
3Shots off Goal4
11Total Shots18
3Blocked Shots7
5Shots insidebox11
6Shots outsidebox7
13Fouls18
5Corner Kicks6
0Offsides0
41%Ball Possession59%
3Yellow Cards1
1Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves5
383Total passes563
307Passes accurate483
80%Passes %86%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Aston Villa have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Manchester United show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Aston Villa

WDWWWL

Manchester United

LDWLWW

Aston Villa vs Manchester United Head to Head Results

Aston Villa and Manchester United have met 2 times — Aston Villa won 1, Manchester United won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (3 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2026.

1

Aston Villa

0

Drawn

1

Manchester United

Goals: 3Goals: 4

Recent Meetings (2)

15 Mar 2026Manchester United3 – 1Aston Villa
21 Dec 2025Aston Villa2 – 1Manchester United
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026