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Unibet Predictions: Aston Villa – Manchester Utd Predictions and Tips For Today

Aston Villa - Manchester Utd PredictionsFree Daily Soccer Unibet Predictions for Today, October 6, 2024.
Kick-off: 14:00 (GMT+1)
ENGLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE – ROUND 7
EVENT: Aston Villa – Manchester Utd
TIPS: Over 2.5 Goals | Odds: 1.53@Unibet | Result: PENDING

Aston Villa – Manchester Utd Predictions and Preview

  • The Unai Emery revolution at Aston Villa reached new heights in mid-week as the Villans beat six-time European champions Bayern Munich 1-0. It was the second win in a row for Villa in the UEFA Champions League, a result that goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez described as a “statement” performance.
  • The achievement is even more impressive considering that Villa were only promoted to the top flight five years ago and were struggling in a relegation battle before Emery’s appointment in late 2022.
  • Now, the situation has changed completely. Since the Spaniard’s first game in charge was a home victory over Manchester United, the home faithful will be confident of a repeat as they look to keep pace with the early leaders in the league table. In fact, only Arsenal have beaten Villa in the Premier League so far this term (W4, D1), making this their best start to a campaign after six matches since 2008/09!
  • Manchester United were crowned Premier League champions for the third successive season that year — a far cry from their current situation. Another chastening week has Erik ten Hag, the manager who has been under fire for a long time, worried about his future at Old Trafford. The Red Devils followed a demoralising 3-0 defeat to Tottenham by squandering a 2-0 lead against Porto, eventually needing a stoppage-time equaliser to escape with a point.
  • United enter the round in 13th place in the Premier League standings (W2, D1, L3), so facing one of their favourite opponents historically could help lift the mood. Just one defeat from their last 25 Premier League visits to Villa Park may give beleaguered away fans a shred of belief (W16, D8). Meanwhile, United’s 40 home-and-home wins in this competition is just one shy of the all-time record for one side against another, a record they also hold against Everton.
  • Players to watch: Villa super sub Jhon Durán was the hero on Wednesday with the late winner — the fifth time this season he’s netted decisively beyond the hour mark. Opposing number nine Rasmus Højlund scored home and away in a pair of victories against Villa last season, and was on target on Thursday in what was his first start of the campaign.
  • Hot stat: Since the start of last season, United have conceded 2+ goals in 31 matches across all competitions — more than any side in the Premier League.