Manchester City - Aston Villa betting tips and odds

Manchester City are seen as favourites to win this match against Aston Villa. The betting odds indicate an easy win and anything but a home victory here would indeed be a big surprise.

Considering what they’re up against, Villa can’t set their ambitions too high in this match. Playing as visitors at odds of 13.50 for an away win, calling them underdogs seems like an understatement.

If the previous round is to be of any indication, The Sky Blues are not playing up to their usual standards. They conceded early against Tottenham Hotspur , and never managed to get back on their feet. Ultimately, they will now be looking to recover from what turned out to be a surprising 1:0 defeat.

The previous round of the Premier League featured a matchup between Villa and Leicester City – two squads of comparable skill, according to the betting odds. However, Leicester City were already ahead 45 minutes in despite playing as the visitors, and ended up winning 2:4

The hosts have been careful not to let their goalscoring stats slip. They’ve scored more than 5 times during the last 3 matches, indicating consistent offensive results.

The most relevant bit of history we have for Villans is their high concession rate at recent home games. After more than 5 goals conceded in 3 games, their fans have warranted concerns over the squad’s defensive performance.

As we move into round 23 of this year’s Premier League, the home team are near the peak of the current standings. This match offers a good shot to build up even more points, maybe even for a shot at the title.

With several tied games behind them, the teams will be looking to switch things up to get the upper hand. Several matches between Manchester City and Aston Villa ended in a draw this season alone, so it’s clear they’ll need to get creative – especially the hosts.

Going for a -1.5 Handicap on the favourite’s score is the best way to get some value out of this match. You’ll eliminate the possibility of a draw, for one. More importantly, this way you might actually get a decent payout for backing the stronger team.