FootyMAD's Manchester United match preview

Last updated : 16 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aston Villa v Manchester United fixture

Aston Villa prepare to entertain Manchester United at Villa Park at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 80 games played, Villans have recorded 35 wins, and Man Utd. have come away with 27 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Villa Park was less than a year ago, in December 2004, with Man Utd. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Villans in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 20 AugMan Utd.1 - 0Aston VillaPREM
2004/2005Sat 22 JanMan Utd.3 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2004/2005Tue 28 DecAston Villa0-1Man Utd.PREM
2003/2004Sat 15 MayAston Villa0 - 2Man Utd.PREM
2003/2004Sun 04 JanAston Villa1 - 2Man Utd.FAC
2003/2004Sat 06 DecMan Utd.4 - 0Aston VillaPREM
2002/2003Sat 15 MarAston Villa0 - 1Man Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Aston Villa have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Villans have scored 5, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

Man Utd. have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Aston Villa find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 17 points from their 16 matches. Man Utd. sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 34 points from their 16 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aston Villa6222688
Man Utd.641114513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Villans of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Man Utd., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Aston Villa 6 games since last home draw.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Man Utd. 8 games since last away draw.