LiontipsManchester United vs Aston Villa. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022 FA Cup (January 10, 2022).
Command Analysis
Manchester United have enjoyed success in the Champions League this season. Man United earned 10 points from 3 victories and a draw and finished the group stage on the 1st line.
The Red Devils were knocked out of the League Cup by West Ham, but started off well in the Premier League. At a certain point, Man United experienced serious problems, which eventually led to the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjær. In December, Ralf Rangnick was appointed the new head coach for MU.
After 19 rounds of games, the United team are in 7th place in the standings with 31 points scored from 9 victories and 4 draws. The Red Devils are losing only 3 points to the Top-5. After a draw with Newcastle (1:1), Manchester United defeated Burnley (3:1) and lost to Wolverhampton (0:1).
The hosts will be playing without Maguire, Martial, Pogba, and Bailly.
Aston Villa got eliminated in their first match of the League Cup, too: they lost to Chelsea in a penalty-kick shootout.
After 19 rounds of the Premier League, the Lions are 13th in the log with a total of 22 points from seven victories and a draw. In the last five matches, Villa recorded victories over Leicester (2:1) and Norwich (2:0), and suffered three defeats. In the first game of 2022, the Lions lost to Brentford (1:2).
The visitors have been unimpressive in attack and averaged just over one goal per game.
Steven Gerard won't be able to call upon the services of Bailey, Nakamba, and Traore.
Trends
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
In 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
Manchester United won 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games.
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
The hosts have superior quality and can boast a formidable line of attack. Ralf Rangnick's charges are a bit inconsistent, so we don't expect an easy victory for MU, but nevertheless, the Red Devils should capitalize on their home advantage.
Our prediction — Manchester United to win
In 2 out of 4 head-to-head games, Man United won by a margin of two goals. We are predicting a similar result in the upcoming fixture.
Second wager — Manchester United to win by 2 goals
