Manchester United vs Aston Villa Match Analysis and Prediction

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Manchester United will welcome fellow Premier League side Aston Villa to the Old Trafford on Monday, as they will be looking to book their spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

The Red Devils have won the FA Cup 12 times, with their most recent success coming back in 2016, while Aston Villa have won the trophy on seven occasions, their last being in 1957.

Ralf Rangnick made an impressive start on the reigns as interim head coach, going unbeaten across five matches, but he suffered his first defeat at the helm on Monday, as Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated them 1-0 at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

The FA Cup is currently third on Man United list of priorities this season, but it represents their best chance of winning the trophy, while the strength of the teams remaining in the Champions League will proof tough for an inconsistent Man United to challenge.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa will enter Monday’s fixture off the back of back-to-back Premier League defeats to Chelsea and Brentford, which has left them 13th in the Premier League table on 22 points.

The visitors have not lifted the trophy since 1957, when they defeated Man United in the final, but head coach Steven Gerrard will certainly have his side fired-up to take victory at Old Trafford on Monday.

Villa have also shown intent by securing the signing of Philppe Coutinho on loan from Barcelona, whose debut is potentially to come in the league fixture between the two teams next Saturday

They have already defeated Man United at Old Trafford this season, taking a 1-0 victory in the Premier League back in September, but the Red Devils have an Impressive recent record against their opponents on Monday, winning 14 of their last 19 meetings in all competitions.

Manchester United vs Aston Villa head to head

The two teams have previously met on 167 occasions across all competitions, where Man United are leading with 88 victories while Aston Villa have 40, and they have drawn in 39. Aston Villa won in their last encounter, defeating Man United 1-0 at the Old Trafford on September 25 2021.

Aston Villa 0-3 Manchester United 09/07/20

Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester United 12/09/20

Manchester United 2-1 Aston Villa 01/01/21

Aston Villa 1-3 Manchester United 09/05/21

Manchester United 0-1 Aston Villa 25/09/21

Manchester United latest home form

Man United lost their last match at home 1-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers. However, they had been on a good run of form having not lost in four matches before that. They picked up a 1-1 draw against Young Boys in the Champions League on December 8. They have won three of their last five.

Manchester United 3-2 Arsenal 02/12/21

Manchester United 1-0 Crystal Palace 05/12/21

Manchester United 1-1 Young Boys 08/12/21

Manchester United 3-1 Burnley 30/12/21

Manchester United 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers 03/01/22

Manchester United latest away form

Man United have recently been on a good run of form on the road, as they have been unbeaten in their last four away matches. Their last away defeat came on November 20 when they lost 4-1 to Watford. They have won two, drawn two and lost two of their last five.

Watford 4-1 Manchester United 20/11/21

Villarreal 0-2 Manchester United 23/11/21

Chelsea 1-1 Manchester United 28/11/21

Norwich City 0-1 Manchester United 11/12/21

Newcastle United 1-1 Manchester United 27/12/21

Aston Villa latest home form

Aston Villa have failed to be consistent with their form at home. They lost their last match 3-1 to Chelsea on the Boxing Day. Their last home victory came on December 5 when they defeated Leicester City. They have won two and lost three of their last five.

Aston Villa 1-4 West Ham United 31/10/21

Aston Villa 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion 20/11/21

Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester City 01/12/21

Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester City 05/12/21

Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea 26/12/21

Aston Villa latest away form

Aston Villa have failed to register successive victories on the road. They lost their last away matches on January 2 when they lost 2-1 to Brentford. Their last away victory came on December 14 when they defeated Norwich City 2-0. They have won two of their last five away matches.

Southampton 1-0 Aston Villa 05/11/21

Crystal Palace 1-2 Aston Villa 27/11/21

Liverpool 1-0 Aston Villa 11/12/21

Norwich City 0-2 Aston Villa 14/12/21

Brentford 2-1 Aston Villa 02/01/22

Manchester United news

Man United will miss out Paul Pogba through injury, while Anthony Martial will miss out of selection amid uncertainty surrounding his future.

Victor Lindelof has recovered from COVID-19 and should start, but captain Harry Maguire is still struggling with injury, while Phil Jones could be in line for another appearance.

Aston Villa news

Villa’s Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings will be available for selection, while Kortney Hause should overcome a knock to join the squad.

Ashley Young is a major doubt to face his former club, while Marvelous Nakamba and Leon Bailey will miss the game through injury, and Coutinho is also unlikely to be involved.

Prediction and Odds

Aston Villa will enter the contest off the back of a defeat away from home, but in the last encounter between the two, Aston Villa won away. However, Man United’s loss to Wolves and their record in this competition will give them an upper hand to win the game on Monday.

Odds: 1 2.21 X 3.10 2 2.60