History of the Aston Villa v Manchester United fixture
Manchester United face a trip to Aston Villa at Villa Park at tea-time on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 88 games played, Red Devils have recorded 32 wins, and Aston Villa have come away with 35 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Villa Park was less than a year ago, in December 2011, with Manchester United inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Villans in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
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2011/2012 | Sun 15 Apr | Man. Utd. | 4 - 0 | Aston Villa | Premier League |
2011/2012 | Sat 03 Dec | Aston Villa | 0 - 1 | Man. Utd. | Premier League |
2010/2011 | Tue 01 Feb | Man. Utd. | 3 - 1 | Aston Villa | Premier League |
2010/2011 | Sat 13 Nov | Aston Villa | 2 - 2 | Man. Utd. | Premier League |
2009/2010 | Sun 28 Feb | Aston Villa | 1 - 2 | Man. Utd. | League Cup |
2009/2010 | Wed 10 Feb | Aston Villa | 1 - 1 | Man. Utd. | Premier League |
2009/2010 | Sat 12 Dec | Man. Utd. | 0 - 1 | Aston Villa | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Aston Villa have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Villans in those games, with 6 conceded.
The away form of Manchester United however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Red Devils pummel 17 goals, and let in 10.
Aston Villa are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 10 matches.
Manchester United are leading the way in the Barclays Premier League, with their 10 games giving them a return of 24 points.
Current overall team form
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
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Aston Villa | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Manchester United | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 13 | 15 |
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FootyMad's prediction ...
Manchester United are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Aston Villa. Away win
Sequence statistics
Team | Sequences |
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Aston Villa | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
Manchester United | 18 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 20 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here