Match preview

Manchester United (12th, 5 pts) host Aston Villa (16th, 4 pts) at Old Trafford on Sunday 8 November, kick-off 16:30.

Manchester United are in mixed form, having won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 8, conceded 8). Aston Villa are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 4, conceded 9).

The last league meeting, in March 2026, finished Manchester United 3–1 Aston Villa.

Varless AI expects around 2.0 goals for Man Utd and 1.2 for Aston Villa, making Man Utd 55% to win, the draw 23% and Aston Villa 23%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 63%.