21 December 2025 at 16:30

Stadium: Villa Park, Birmingham

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

Market Summary

Margin: 4.6%

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 47.8%Draw 27.3%Away 29.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.083.603.30
Max2.103.733.49
Over 2.5: 59.9%Under 2.5: 45.5%
Market favourite:Aston Villa · Slight 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 market46.4%25.9%27.7%
Public market45.1%26.3%28.7%
Δ1.4%0.4%1.0%

Aston Villa vs Manchester United — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Aston Villa
Result vs. Market: Aston Villa (48%)

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:11Manchester United
12Shots15
4Shots on target6

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

Aston Villa defeated Manchester United 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2025. Goals were scored by M. Rogers 45′, M. Cunha 45′, M. Rogers 57′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Aston Villa had 43% possession while Manchester United held 57%. Aston Villa had 12 shots (4 on target) compared to 15 (6 on target) for Manchester United. Expected goals: Aston Villa 1.54 — Manchester United 1.33. Aston Villa made 5 substitutions, Manchester United made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Aston Villa and Manchester United — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Aston Villa
Manchester United
Kick Off
M. Rogers

assist: J. McGinn

45′
45′
M. Cunha

assist: P. Dorgu

Half Time
46′
B. FernandesL. Martinez
M. Rogers

assist: O. Watkins

57′
73′
B. SeskoJ. Fletcher
73′
M. UgarteJ. Zirkzee
I. MaatsenL. Digne
75′
O. WatkinsD. Malen
75′
A. OnanaE. Buendia
84′
J. McGinnE. Guessand
84′
84′
L. YoroS. Lacey
B. KamaraL. Bogarde
88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Aston Villa had 43% possession against Manchester United's 57%. Aston Villa registered 12 shots (4 on target) while Manchester United managed 15 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 5–5. Fouls committed: 4–2.

4Shots on Goal6
3Shots off Goal6
12Total Shots15
5Blocked Shots3
8Shots insidebox5
4Shots outsidebox10
4Fouls2
5Corner Kicks5
3Offsides1
43%Ball Possession57%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves2
351Total passes460
281Passes accurate396
80%Passes %86%
1.54expected_goals1.33
0goals_prevented0

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

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Manchester United

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Aston Villa vs Manchester United Head to Head Results

Aston Villa and Manchester United have met 1 times — Aston Villa won 0, Manchester United won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2026. Manchester United leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (1 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2026.

0

Aston Villa

0

Drawn

1

Manchester United

Goals: 1Goals: 3

Recent Meetings (1)

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

API data: 15 Mar 2026