- This Aston Villa vs Man United prediction article, breaks down form, key players and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The match will be staged at the Villa Park on Sunday December 21, 2025.
- Kickoff is at 7:30pm EAT.
A standalone, mouth-watering Premier League fixture awaits on Sunday night ahead of Christmas week, as a depleted Manchester United travel to Villa Park to take on high-flying Aston Villa.
After a very dramatic 4-4 draw against Bournemouth, the Red Devils come into this match hoping to make a statement.
However, they have been stripped of three core players who are at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco: their top scorer this season Bryan Mbeumo (with Cameroon), Amad Diallo (of Ivory Coast), and Moroccan defender Noussair Mazraoui.
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On top of that, Ruben Amorim will also be scratching his head over a tactical tweak, made more necessary as they will also be missing another key player this season- the suspended Casemiro, after he accumulated multiple yellow cards.
However, United are entering this match on a four-game unbeaten streak (2D, 2W) and they will be looking to build on that.
They are not far from the top five, currently sitting in seventh place with 26 points. Three points at Villa Park, a ground where they have historically found wins easiest to come by, could catapult them into fifth.
Meanwhile, Unai Emery’s charges are title hopefuls this season and they aim to cement that dominance.
They come into this encounter sitting third with 33 points, six behind leaders Arsenal and four behind Manchester City.
True to their contender status, they have won their last nine matches in all competitions.
In addition, they enter their home turf boasting a strong record of nine consecutive home wins.
Here are the key details for the Aston Villa vs Manchester United match on Sunday night along with some betting tips to place your wager on SportPesa, where they give you a variety of markets along with instant payout.
What time does Aston Villa vs Manchester United match kick off?
The match will be played at Villa Park on Sunday, December 21, with kick-off set for 7:30 PM EAT.
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Aston Villa vs Manchester United team news
Ruben Amorim has made it clear he is open to deploying a back-four formation.
The boss will be without Amad, Noussair Mazraoui, and Bryan Mbeumo for at least our next three matches while they are at AFCON.
Meanwhile, the suspended Casemiro will join the injured Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire on the sidelines.
Meanwhile, Unai Emery hopes Emiliano Martinez can return in goal.
Tyrone Mings, Pau Torres, and Ross Barkley are unavailable, and Liverpool loanee Harvey Elliott has been struck down by illness.
Winger Jadon Sancho is ineligible due to the terms of his loan.
Former Red Victor Lindelof has forced his way into the line-up and could face his old club.
Villa vs United predicted line ups
- Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Lindelof, Konsa, Maatsen; Onana, Kamara; McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers; Watkins
- Manchester United: Lammens; Yoro, Martinez, Shaw; Dalot, Mainoo, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mount, Cunha; Sesko
Aston Villa vs Man United head to head record
These two sides have met for 200 matches in all competitions, and United hold the upper hand, having won 107 compared to Villa’s 51, with 42 draws.
Man United had been on a four-game winning run against Villa before a goalless draw in their meeting at Villa Park in October 2024.
Last five Premier League meetings
- May 25, 2025: Man Utd 2-0 Aston Villa
- Oct 6, 2024: Aston Villa 0-0 Man Utd
- Feb 11, 2024: Aston Villa 1-2 Man Utd
- Dec 26, 2023: Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa
- Apr 30, 2023: Man Utd 1-0 Aston Villa
Aston Villa vs Man United prediction and betting tips
Villa have just one win in their past 26 Premier League home games against the Red Devils.
Only Manchester City (46) have won more home Premier League points in 2025 than Aston Villa (40).
United come into this match as the favorite to win based on the prior record, but Aston Villa have been flying high this season.
This sets the stage for a very tight, end-to-end match that could go either way. Goals are definitely expected, and fans should anticipate a thrilling contest on Sunday night.