Aston Villa vs Manchester City predictions: Premier League tips & 13/4 Bet Builder

Manchester City take a perfect Premier League record to Villa Park, where Aston Villa have proved difficult opponents in recent seasons, winning their last three home matches against City.

The 2023 Champions League winners have won all seven of their league matches under Enzo Maresca, but Villa arrive after five wins from their last six games in Europe and domestic competition.

This preview covers our score prediction, the latest team news, predicted lineups and a four-leg Bet Builder featuring Nicolas Jackson and Erling Haaland having shots.

Aston Villa vs Manchester City match details

• Fixture: Aston Villa vs Manchester City

• Competition: Premier League

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

• Kick-off: 12:30 BST

• Venue: Villa Park

• UK TV: TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate

Our prediction: Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester City

Aston Villa vs Manchester City predicted lineups

Aston Villa

Our predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Suzuki / Cash, Lindelof, Mings, Maatsen / Kamara, Gomes / McGinn, Buendia, Mbaye / Jackson

Manchester City

Our predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma / Khusanov, Dias, Guehi, O'Reilly / Fernandez, Anderson / Ndiaye, Foden, Doku / Haaland

Aston Villa vs Manchester City Bet Builder

Ladbrokes share their Aston Villa vs Manchester City Bet Builder ahead of Saturday’s Premier League meeting, which is coming in at 13/4.

• Leg 1 – Nicolas Jackson 3+ shots

• Leg 2 – Erling Haaland 3+ shots

• Leg 3 – Both teams to score

• Leg 4 – Manchester City to win or draw

Nicolas Jackson 3+ shots

Jackson has had a decent number of Villa’s shots in the Premier League this season, recording 16 attempts across six appearances. That works out at just under three per game, with his pace and movement expected to make him Villa’s main outlet against City. With Jackson expected to lead the line, three or more efforts is our first selection.

Erling Haaland 3+ shots

Haaland has registered 27 shots in seven league appearances this season, an average of 3.9 per match, while scoring eight times. He has reached at least three attempts in five of those seven outings. Haaland is therefore a natural fit for this leg, especially given he was deemed fit enough for a spot on the bench against AEK Athens after an injury scare vs Ipswich.

Both teams to score

Goals at both ends have featured regularly in these teams’ latest matches. Four of Villa’s last five games in all competitions have seen both sides score, including Wednesday’s 3-1 victory over Viking. The same is true of four of City’s last five, with Maresca’s side scoring freely but conceding against AEK Athens, Ipswich Town, PSG and Sunderland.

Manchester City to win or draw

City have taken 21 points from their opening seven Premier League matches, scoring 19 goals and building a five-point lead at the top. Despite Villa having won the last three times they've hosted City at Villa Park, City’s perfect domestic start makes an away win or draw the final leg.

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All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.