Manchester City and Aston Villa, both vying for a top-four Premier League finish, are set to clash in a highly anticipated match. Manchester City enters the game following a 2-0 victory over Everton, while Aston Villa comes off an impressive 4-1 win against Newcastle. In their previous encounter this season, Aston Villa secured a 2-1 win. Aston Villa has won two of their last three matches against Manchester City, though their last Premier League victory at the Etihad Stadium dates back to 2007.
The match is scheduled for a 3 p.m. ET kickoff at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England. Manchester City is favored at -115 odds, while Aston Villa is the underdog at +280, and a draw is priced at +310. The over/under for total match goals is set at 3.5. Soccer expert Martin Green has provided his top picks for this game.
Green`s soccer expertise has been consistently profitable across various leagues, including Euro qualifying, EFL Cup, FA Cup, and Champions League. His top pick for the Manchester City vs. Aston Villa match is:
Aston Villa +0.75 (-125)
Aston Villa will be confident for this away game, riding a five-game Premier League winning streak. They`ve maintained a clean sheet in their last three away league matches and have scored three or more goals in six of their last eight games across all competitions.
`Aston Villa is on a five-game winning streak in the Premier League,` Green commented. `Their recent 4-1 victory over Newcastle boosts their confidence, and they pose a significant threat to Manchester City.`
BTTS + Over 2.5 goals + Omar Marmoush over 0.5 shots on target (+108)
Manchester City boasts a formidable attack, ranking second in the league with 64 goals in 33 matches. Omar Marmoush, with 10 Premier League starts for Manchester City, has scored six goals from 32 shots. He has scored in three of his last five league games and has registered at least one shot on target in each of his last five Premier League appearances.
Aston Villa`s attacking prowess is also evident, having scored 10 goals in their last three matches across all competitions. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in six of the last eight encounters between these teams in league play, a trend Green expects to continue.
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Adrian Whitmore