MU vs Aston Villa Prediction: Chaos at Old Trafford

MU could not save a disappointing season when they lost 0-1 to Tottenham in the Europa League final in midweek.

Immediately after that humiliating defeat, Amorim and his team had to return to England to play the final round of the Premier League, where they are ranked 16th, the worst in the Premier League era.

www_thesun_co_uk RR 22 04 man utd dejected man_COMP (1).jpg — MU had a disappointing season - Photo: SunSport

Entering the match with Aston Villa, although playing at home at Old Trafford, MU is being rated lower by experts, both in terms of form and preparation.

Coach Unai Emery's team is currently ranked 6th on the rankings, equal in points with Newcastle and Chelsea right above but inferior in terms of secondary index.

That means, to ensure a ticket to the Champions League next season, Aston Villa need to beat MU and hope Newcastle or Chelsea stumble in the match at the same time.

The first meeting between the two sides this season was a 0-0 draw in October 2024, when both sides were involved in midweek European fixtures. Now Villa have the advantage of rest and motivation.

MU is showing poor form, losing the last 3 matches against West Ham, Chelsea and Spurs without scoring any goals.

Aston Villa prepares carefully for the match - Photo: AVFC

Aston Villa, on the other hand, have done everything they can to boost their chances of qualifying for the Champions League in recent weeks.

Since the defeat against Man City, coach Unai Emery's army has overcome Fulham, Bournemouth and Tottenham.

Old Trafford is no longer a solid support for the Red Devils, as they have lost 9 home matches this season. MU fans can only cling to their head-to-head record with Aston Villa.

Asian ratio: Aston Villa handicap 3/4 (3/4: 0) - TX: 3 draw

Prediction: Aston Villa to win 2-1

Force information

MU: Lisandro Martinez and De Ligt are absent due to injury.

Aston Villa: Rashford is out. Tielemans is doubtful. Jacob Ramsey returns from suspension.

Expected lineup

MU : Bayindir, Mazraoui, Yoro, Shaw, Amass, Mainoo, Ugarte, Diallo, Fernandes, Garnacho, Zirkzee.

Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, Rogers, Asensio, McGinn, Watkins.

Match schedule
Round 38
05/25/2025 22:00:00	Bournemouth - Leicester
05/25/2025 22:00:00	Fulham - Manchester City
05/25/2025 22:00:00	Ipswich - West Ham
05/25/2025 22:00:00	Liverpool - Crystal Palace
05/25/2025 22:00:00	Manchester United - Aston Villa
05/25/2025 22:00:00	Newcastle - Everton
05/25/2025 22:00:00	Nottingham Forest - Chelsea
05/25/2025 22:00:00	Southampton - Arsenal
05/25/2025 22:00:00	Tottenham - Brighton
05/25/2025 22:00:00	Wolves - Brentford