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Prediction for Manchester City vs Aston Villa

Premier League AI analysis, 1X2 probabilities and likely score.

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Manchester City

Standing#2

Elo rating1750

Form index73.3%

Last 5 matches
DWWDW

Expected goals3.03

Full time1 - 2May 24, 2026
17:00

Aston Villa

Standing#4

Elo rating1561

Form index46.7%

Last 5 matches
WDLLW

Expected goals0.59

Match context to watch
Fragile favouriteLine-ups to watchBusy scheduleEuropean fixture nearbyLate-season context

Quick read

  • Main predictionEdge for Manchester City at 65.7%, with no guarantee of the outcome.
  • Confidence levelStable
  • Cautious marketDouble chance 1X · 87.7%
  • Likely score3 - 0 (12.46%)
  • BTTSYes · 53.7%
  • Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 · 58.5%

1X2 probabilities

Manchester City65.7%
Draw22%
Aston Villa12.3%

Main pickManchester City65.7%

Confidence86.8%

StabilityStable

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Expected goals and trends

Manchester City3.03
Expected total3.62
Aston Villa0.59
58.5%Over 2.5

Over 58.5% Under 41.5%

53.7%BTTS

Yes 53.7% No 46.3%

Double chance

Available markets

1X87.7%
X234.4%
1278%

Top 5 likely scores

  1. Likely score 3 - 012.5%
  2. Likely score 2 - 012.3%
  3. Likely score 4 - 09.4%
  4. Likely score 1 - 08.1%
  5. Likely score 3 - 17.3%

Advanced scenarios

Clean sheet

Manchester City 55.7%Aston Villa 4.8%

Draw no bet

Manchester City 84.2%Aston Villa 15.8%

Win to nil

Manchester City 53.1%Aston Villa 2.2%

Win by 2+ goals

Manchester City 67.6%Aston Villa 1%
Post-match review · Final score1 - 2

Verified predictionIncorrect

Manchester City vs Aston Villa prediction FAQ

What is the prediction for Manchester City vs Aston Villa?

The model gives Manchester City the edge at 65.7%, with no certainty about the final result.

What is the likely score?

The model's first score scenario is 3 - 0 (12.46%). An exact score remains one scenario among several.

Is BTTS likely?

The model estimates BTTS Yes at 53.7% and BTTS No at 46.3%.

Which market is the most cautious according to the model?

Double chance 1X stands at 87.7%, without being certain.

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What the data says about Manchester City vs Aston Villa

This Premier League fixture belongs to a high-tempo competition where squad depth, current form and efficiency in both boxes carry significant weight.

Before kick-off, Manchester City sits 2nd and Aston Villa 4th in the table. Their Elo ratings are 1750 for Manchester City and 1561 for Aston Villa.

Across the five latest available matches, the form index is 73.3% for Manchester City and 46.7% for Aston Villa. It measures recent momentum but does not decide the result on its own.

The 1X2 projection gives Manchester City 65.7%, the draw 22% and Aston Villa 12.3%. The expected-goals model projects 3.03 xG against 0.59, for a combined 3.62.