Aston Villa vs Manchester City: Predictions, odds & betting tips

Aston Villa will be hoping to maintain their recent resurgence when they welcome Manchester City to Villa Park in Wednesday’s Premier League clash.

Steven Gerrard has had an instant impact since taking over from Dean Smith, overseeing two wins from two against Brighton and Crystal Palace.

Aston Villa vs Manchester City latest odds

However, Aston VIlla are 8/1 (9.0) outsiders with bet365 to pull off their first home victory over this opposition since the 2013/14 season.

Indeed, Man City are unbeaten in 11 meetings against this opposition - winning 10 out of 11 - and are clear 1/3 (1.33) favourites to take all three points once again.

None of the hosts’ last 10 league fixtures have resulted in draws, but there are odds of 17/4 (5.25) available on them claiming a creditable point in this one.

Aston Villa vs Manchester City first goalscorer

Danny Ings is the hosts’ 10/1 (11.0) favourite to open the scoring with his first goal since mid-October, while Ollie Watkins can be backed at 12/1 (13.0) after firing in each of the last two home games.

Raheem Sterling looks a strong first goalscorer bet at 11/2 (6.50) following goals in three of his last five club games, with Bernardo Silva a tempting 8/1 (9.0) longer shot after scoring in two of his last three league fixtures.

Aston Villa vs Manchester City preview

Despite his good start against Brighton and Palace, Gerrard will recognise the huge step up required in order to get a result against a City side currently enjoying a five-match winning streak.

Pep Guardiola’s men will certainly be in confident spirits as they take on a team they have beaten in each of the last seven encounters, scoring a total of 23 goals and conceding only three.

Aston Villa vs Manchester City tips & predictions

Having scored 13 goals and conceded just three in their last five victorious matches, the visitors look like strong value at 10/11 (1.91) to spoil the Villans’ party by coming out on top by at least two clear goals for the sixth time in seven league meetings between the sides.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.