At least 3 and at most 10 confirmed head-to-head matches from the available archive. Historical frequency is not the probability of the next result. Scores use 90 minutes plus stoppage time, excluding extra time and penalties. The calculation and available odds were frozen before kickoff.
Pre-match data and calculation
Manchester City
3W0D2L5 recent matches
Goals2.40per match
Conceded1.60per match
xG2.645 matches
xGA1.49per match
Over 2.54/5Under 2.51/5
Aston Villa
3W2D0L5 recent matches
Goals1.80per match
Conceded1.20per match
xG1.705 matches
xGA1.80per match
Over 2.53/5Under 2.52/5
Match prediction and stats
Manchester City over the last 5: 3W, 0D, 2L · 2.40 scored and 1.60 conceded per match.
Aston Villa over the last 5: 3W, 2D, 0L · 1.80 scored and 1.20 conceded per match.
Manchester City has the stronger xG balance (1.15 per match), based only on the available recent games.
Goals total in recent matches (each team's games, not head-to-head): Manchester City: over 2.5 in 4/5, under 2.5 in 1/5; Aston Villa: over 2.5 in 3/5, under 2.5 in 2/5. Over 2.5 was more frequent for both teams.