Manchester United vs Aston Villa predictions, odds and betting tips
AFTER a dismal night in Bilbao, Manchester United will be hoping to end their season on a positive note when they host Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The Red Devils may have nothing but pride to play for, but Aston Villa have the small matter of needing points if they are to have any hope of qualifying for next season's Champions League.
Quick Man Utd vs Aston Villa tips
Aston Villa to win
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Bruno Fernandes to score or assist
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Marco Asensio to score or assist
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Man Utd vs Aston Villa predictions
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Man Utd vs Aston Villa predictions
Manchester United gambled everything on winning the Europa League, but their hopes came crashing down in Bilbao, as they suffered a dismal 1-0 defeat to Spurs in Wednesday's final.
To be fair to the Red Devils, they weren't the main culprits in what was a dire spectacle of a match - but that offers little comfort to Ruben Amorim and his team, who left Spain empty-handed.
United now have one final opportunity to salvage a sliver of pride from the season. Even a victory over Aston Villa, however, won't be enough to disguise what has been a thoroughly awful campaign.
Only Spurs separate United from the relegation zone. With 18 defeats in 37 games, just 39 points on the board, and a goal difference of -12, it's hard to find any positives. The best the club can do now is get through this final fixture and turn their focus to rebuilding for next season.
As for Aston Villa, a season that once promised Champions League football could now end in disappointment. After a strong run in Europe, missing out on a top-five finish would sting - but the likely consolation prize is a Europa League spot, where manager Unai Emery's track record speaks for itself.
Villa will enter their final match of the season in fine form. They have won seven of their last eight Premier League games. Their only recent setback was a narrow 2-1 defeat away to Manchester City. Most recently, the Villains claimed a comfortable 2-0 victory over Spurs at Villa Park.
Man Utd vs Aston Villa betting tips
Aston Villa are just 7/10 to beat Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are 3/1 to win on home soil. That sounds crazy, but given the recent form of both teams, the odds are hard to argue with. Have the bookies got it right? Check out our Man Utd vs Aston Villa match betting tips below:
Aston Villa to win
With the Europa League done and dusted, United have no reason to rest or rotate players. The problem they have is that literally no one is in form.
Bruno Fernandes, for so long United's only hope, was poor on Wednesday, and if he's stopped performing, then just who do the Red Devils turn to?
United are capable of producing performances. They've held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw at Anfield and Arsenal to a 1-1 stalemate at Old Trafford. They could raise their game against Villa, and odds of 21/20 for a United draw or win in the double chance is tempting.
But, how can we back against Villa? They have won seven of their last eight and they need the points. We have to go for an away win.
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Bruno Fernandes to score or assist
Bruno Fernandes had a night to forget against Spurs on Wednesday. Had he performed as well as he moaned in Bilbao, Manchester United might have returned home with the trophy.
Not only did the club's Player of the Season squander a golden opportunity to equalise with a second-half header, but he also endured the embarrassment of giving the ball away in the lead-up to Tottenham's winning goal.
To his credit, Fernandes has often been the one to step up when United have needed a leader this season. If the Red Devils are to take anything from their final fixture, they'll likely need another big performance from their captain.
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Marco Asensio to score or assist
This is a stage that looks set for Marco Asensio. It could be the Spaniard's last match for Villa, and if it is, he will want to go out on a high.
What better setting for Asensio to go out on a positive note than at the Theatre of Dreams. Back the on-loan PSG man to be involved in a goal against the Red Devils.
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📺 How to watch Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Location
: Old Trafford, Manchester, England.
Date and time
: Sunday 25th May, 4pm.
How to watch
: TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.
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