Manchester United vs Aston Villa: match statistics
Manchester United presents solid home form with a 64% win rate and a positive goal difference of +11 at their own stadium. The hosts have picked up 2 points per game in their last 5 matches, while Aston Villa is experiencing a clear crisis with merely 0.8 points per game and only one victory in their last five outings. Villa has poor goal-scoring efficiency on the road (1.29 goals/game) and as many as 36% of their matches end without a goal scored, representing a significant weakness. The visitors' negative away goal difference (-1) and the hosts' expected goals advantage (1.99 xG vs 1.35 xG) further support a Manchester United victory. Aston Villa's recent away form (lddwl in their last 5 away games) implies difficulties in securing points away from home, making the hosts clear favorites for this fixture.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Manchester United played Aston Villa in Premier League (England). The match was played on 15 March 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Manchester United: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Aston Villa: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Manchester United scores 1.76 and concedes 1.38 goals per match. Aston Villa scores 1.34 and concedes 1.17. League average: 2.75 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Manchester United 72%, Aston Villa 52%. Over 2.5: Manchester United 59%, Aston Villa 48%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Manchester United has higher xG: 1.78 vs 1.47. Manchester United: 15.9 shots per match, Aston Villa: 12.6.
Match halves
Manchester United: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 1.03. Aston Villa: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
Manchester United: 76-90+ (13 goals). Aston Villa: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.75 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Manchester United presents solid home form with a 64% win rate and a positive goal difference of +11 at their own stadium. The hosts have picked up 2 points per game in their last 5 matches, while Aston Villa is experiencing a clear crisis with merely 0.8 points per game and only one victory in their last five outings. Villa has poor goal-scoring efficiency on the road (1.29 goals/game) and as many as 36% of their matches end without a goal scored, representing a significant weakness. The visitors' negative away goal difference (-1) and the hosts' expected goals advantage (1.99 xG vs 1.35 xG) further support a Manchester United victory. Aston Villa's recent away form (lddwl in their last 5 away games) implies difficulties in securing points away from home, making the hosts clear favorites for this fixture.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Manchester United | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Manchester United is 100% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Manchester United · 1 pts / match - Aston Villa
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Manchester United is 31% better for: goals scored per match.
1.76 goals / match - Manchester United · 1.34 goals / match - Aston Villa
Aston Villa is 18% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.38 goals / match - Manchester United · 1.17 goals / match - Aston Villa
Manchester United scores in 90% of matches (26 of 29 matches), while Aston Villa keeps a clean sheet in 28% (8 of 29 matches).
Aston Villa scores in 69% of matches (20 of 29 matches), while Manchester United keeps a clean sheet in 17% (5 of 29 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Manchester United
Over / Under - Aston Villa
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Manchester United is 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / match - Manchester United · 1.17 pts / match - Aston Villa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Manchester United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Aston Villa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Manchester United
Aston Villa
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Manchester United | Liga | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.14 | 2.75 | ▼ 2.52 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 72% | 56% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 53% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 26% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 71% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 79% | • 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Manchester United 0 - 0 - 1 Aston Villa. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Manchester United vs Aston Villa?
The Premier League match finished Manchester United 3:1 Aston Villa. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Manchester United vs Aston Villa?
Manchester United score 1.76 goals per game on average and Aston Villa 1.34. The Premier League average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 72% of Manchester United's matches and 52% of Aston Villa's.
What form are Manchester United and Aston Villa in?
Over the last 5 games Manchester United have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Aston Villa 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Manchester United vs Aston Villa?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.