Man Utd vs Aston Villa Lineups, Prediction, Best Bets & Odds

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Man Utd vs Aston Villa Match Summary

Manchester United host Aston Villa at Old Trafford in the Premier League, and this matchup pits a squad scrambling for answers against one of the league's in-form sides.

United ended a 54-day wait for a win with a Champions League comeback against Roma. But they've won only once in the Premier League, and head coach Michael Carrick remains under fire.

Aston Villa are five Premier League games unbeaten under Unai Emery, but a rare poor week — a draw with Fulham, then a 3-0 loss at Barcelona — has dented the momentum.

Old Trafford has been a nightmare for Villa, who have lost each of their last six visits there in all competitions. Another United stumble could drop the hosts into the relegation zone.

Man Utd vs Aston Villa Form

Manchester United have failed to win their last seven Premier League matches, and the issue is obvious — they create chances but don't finish them. Europe offered a lifeline, with a comeback from 2-0 down against Roma capped by Matheus Cunha's late winner, set up by Shea Lacey off the bench.

Aston Villa are undefeated in their last five Premier League matches, though a draw with Fulham cooled things off before a heavy Champions League loss at Barcelona. Their standout strength is creating chances through individual skill, which puts the onus on John McGinn operating behind Nicolas Jackson in the 4-2-3-1.

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Man Utd vs Aston Villa Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Man Utd: Carlos Baleba (Injured/out), Benjamin Šeško (Injured/out), Manuel Ugarte (Injured/out), Luke Shaw (Injured/out), Patrick Dorgu (Injured/doubtful), Marcus Rashford (Injured/doubtful), Lisandro Martínez (Suspended)

Aston Villa: Amadou Onana (Injured/out), Matteo Ruggeri (Injured/out), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Injured/doubtful), Matty Cash (Suspended)

Man Utd

The biggest blow for the Man Utd vs Aston Villa lineups is Carlos Baleba, who hobbled off with a hamstring injury against Roma and looks set for a spell on the sidelines. Lisandro Martínez serves a one-match ban after his sending off at Chelsea, while Luke Shaw and Benjamin Šeško will definitely miss out.

Patrick Dorgu and Marcus Rashford are both hoping to return, and Shea Lacey is pushing for a starting spot after his impressive cameo in the Champions League.

Aston Villa

Villa have a potential crisis at right-back. Matty Cash is suspended after picking up five yellow cards, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka is still an injury doubt. That could force Victor Lindelöf to move across to right-back, with Tyrone Mings partnering Pau Torres at the heart of the defense. Amadou Onana is injured, and Matteo Ruggeri (hamstring) is still several weeks away from a return.

Man Utd vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineup

Man Utd

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Senne Lammens, Diogo Dalot, Ayden Heaven, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Youri Tielemans, Kobbie Mainoo, Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo

Aston Villa

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Zion Suzuki, Ian Maatsen, Pau Torres, Tyrone Mings, Victor Lindelöf, Boubacar Kamara, João Gomes, Johan Manzambi, John McGinn, Alysson, Nicolas Jackson

Man Utd vs Aston Villa Key Stats & Match Facts

• Man Utd have failed to win their last seven Premier League matches.
• Aston Villa are undefeated in their last five Premier League matches.
• There have been under 2.5 goals scored in five of Man Utd's last six Premier League games.
• Aston Villa have lost each of their last six visits to Old Trafford in all competitions.
• Man Utd have won four of the last six meetings between the clubs, with one draw and one Aston Villa win.

Man Utd vs Aston Villa Talking Points

The battle to watch is down United's left flank. Villa's right-back situation is a mess — Matty Cash is banned, Aaron Wan-Bissaka is a doubt, and Victor Lindelöf may have to shift across to cover. That's exactly where Matheus Cunha lines up, and getting down the wings and hitting on the counter are United's best weapons against a Villa backline that struggles to defend wide attacks.

The catch is that United keep wasting the chances they create, and Villa have been the better team for weeks. Michael Carrick bought himself some breathing room with the Roma comeback, but home hoodoo or not, our Man Utd vs Aston Villa prediction leans toward the visitors finally ending their Old Trafford drought.

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Man Utd vs Aston Villa Predictions FAQs

What is the Man Utd vs Aston Villa prediction?

On current form, Aston Villa look the stronger side. They are undefeated in their last five Premier League matches, while Man Utd have failed to win their last seven Premier League matches. Villa have also lost each of their last six visits to Old Trafford in all competitions.

Who is in the probable Man Utd lineup?

The probable Manchester United lineup is Senne Lammens, Diogo Dalot, Ayden Heaven, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Youri Tielemans, Kobbie Mainoo, Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo, and Bryan Mbeumo, in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

When is the Man Utd vs Aston Villa Premier League match?

The match kicks off at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Where is Man Utd vs Aston Villa being played?

The match is being played at Old Trafford.

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