Manchester United vs Aston Villa preview: November 8, 2026
Manchester United (1-4-4 W-D-L, 7 pts, 17th) host Aston Villa (3-3-3 W-D-L, 12 pts, 10th) at Old Trafford, Manchester on November 8, 2026 in the 2026-27 Premier League.
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How do Manchester United and Aston Villa compare heading into their match?
- Manchester United are 17th with 7 points from 9 matches (1-4-4 W-D-L); Aston Villa are 10th with 12 points from 9 matches (3-3-3 W-D-L).
- Manchester United score 1.1 (8th fewest of 20) and concede 1.7 (5th most) per match. Aston Villa score 1.1 (8th fewest of 20) and concede 1.4 (8th most) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Manchester United 1.5 for and 1.6 against; Aston Villa 1.1 for and 1.6 against.
- Manchester United at home: 1-1-2 W-D-L in 4 (1.5 scored, 1.8 conceded per match). Aston Villa away: 2-1-1 W-D-L in 4 (1 scored, 1.5 conceded).
- Last 5 Premier League matches: Manchester United 0-3-2 W-D-L, Aston Villa 3-2-0 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 5 of 9 (56%) Manchester United matches and 5 of 9 (56%) Aston Villa matches; 3 or more goals in 3 of 9 (33%) and 5 of 9 (56%).
- 2 earlier stored meetings: Manchester United 1, Aston Villa 1, draws 0.
Premier League matches this season only (Manchester United 9, Aston Villa 9); ranks are among 20 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 1-4-4 | 0-3-2 (0.6-1.6) | 0-3-2 (0.8-1.6) | 1-1-2 (1.5-1.8) |
| Aston Villa | 3-3-3 | 3-2-0 (1.8-1.2) | 2-1-1 (1-1.5) | 1-2-2 (1.2-1.4) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Premier League season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Premier League matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Manchester United attack against Aston Villa defense
| Manchester United for | Aston Villa against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.1 (11th) | 1.4 (8th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.5 (7th) | 1.6 (4th) |
| Shots per match | 18.4 (1st) | 15.6 (5th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5 (4th) | 4.8 (5th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.1 (14th) | 2.9 (7th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 10.2 (5th) | 10.9 (2nd) |
| Corners per match | 6.1 (2nd) | 4.9 (8th) |
Aston Villa attack against Manchester United defense
| Aston Villa for | Manchester United against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.1 (11th) | 1.7 (5th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.1 (18th) | 1.6 (5th) |
| Shots per match | 11.9 (15th) | 11.6 (16th) |
| Shots on target per match | 3 (20th) | 4.8 (5th) |
| Big chances per match | 1.9 (16th) | 3.2 (2nd) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 8.2 (13th) | 8.7 (11th) |
| Corners per match | 3.7 (17th) | 4 (17th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Manchester United, home matches | Aston Villa, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 4 |
| Record | 1-1-2 W-D-L | 2-1-1 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 1.5 | 1 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Clean sheets | 0 of 4 (0%) | 2 of 4 (50%) |
| Failed to score | 2 of 4 (50%) | 2 of 4 (50%) |
| Both teams scored | 2 of 4 (50%) | 1 of 4 (25%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 3 of 4 (75%) | 2 of 4 (50%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 2 of 4 (50%) | 2 of 4 (50%) |
Scoring patterns
| Manchester United | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 0 of 9 (0%) | 2 of 9 (22%) |
| Failed to score | 4 of 9 (44%) | 3 of 9 (33%) |
| Both teams scored | 5 of 9 (56%) | 5 of 9 (56%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 8 of 9 (89%) | 6 of 9 (67%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 3 of 9 (33%) | 5 of 9 (56%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 2 of 9 (22%) | 3 of 9 (33%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.3 for, 0.6 against (8 matches) | 0.6 for, 0.6 against |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 0.8 for, 1 against (8 matches) | 0.6 for, 0.9 against |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Manchester United | Aston Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.5 (7th) | 1.1 (18th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.6 (5th) | 1.6 (4th) |
| Shots | 18.4 (1st) | 11.9 (15th) |
| Shots, opponents | 11.6 (16th) | 15.6 (5th) |
| Shots on target | 5 (4th) | 3 (20th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 4.8 (5th) | 4.8 (5th) |
| Big chances | 2.1 (14th) | 1.9 (16th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 3.2 (2nd) | 2.9 (7th) |
| Possession % | 54.4 (6th) | 46.0 (16th) |
| Passes | 508 (4th) | 398.8 (14th) |
| Passes, opponents | 419.6 (11th) | 461.1 (7th) |
| Corners | 6.1 (2nd) | 3.7 (17th) |
| Corners, opponents | 4 (17th) | 4.9 (8th) |
| Fouls | 11.1 (12th) | 11.2 (11th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 11.7 (9th) | 13.3 (4th) |
| Yellow cards | 2.2 (5th) | 2.1 (9th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 2.2 (4th) | 3.2 (1st) |
| Shots inside the box | 10.2 (5th) | 8.2 (13th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 8.7 (11th) | 10.9 (2nd) |
| Shots outside the box | 8.3 (1st) | 3.7 (16th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 2.9 (19th) | 4.7 (12th) |
| Big chances missed | 1.4 (11th) | 1.2 (14th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1.9 (5th) | 1.9 (5th) |
| Offsides | 1.9 (11th) | 1.1 (20th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 1.6 (15th) | 4.1 (1st) |
| Pass accuracy % | 82.4 (8th) | 82.1 (9th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 82.9 (5th) | 85.5 (3rd) |
| Long balls | 43.4 (18th) | 46.4 (15th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 48.6 (15th) | 41.3 (19th) |
| Long balls completed | 18.6 (15th) | 19.4 (14th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 17.1 (20th) | 22.8 (7th) |
| Crosses | 19.8 (3rd) | 9.2 (20th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 15.6 (16th) | 20.9 (2nd) |
| Crosses completed | 4.9 (4th) | 1.7 (20th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 3.7 (13th) | 5.1 (2nd) |
| Dribbles completed | 7.3 (4th) | 6.1 (14th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 7.2 (4th) | 7.2 (4th) |
| Tackles | 16.6 (7th) | 18.9 (2nd) |
| Tackles, opponents | 15.7 (9th) | 18.8 (4th) |
| Interceptions | 11.3 (1st) | 7 (17th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 9.9 (5th) | 10.2 (4th) |
| Clearances | 18.7 (18th) | 24.4 (15th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 26.6 (8th) | 20.1 (19th) |
| Ground duels won | 34.8 (6th) | 37.8 (3rd) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 33.9 (10th) | 36.6 (4th) |
| Aerial duels won | 12.9 (14th) | 9.3 (20th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 12.8 (16th) | 14.1 (12th) |
| Big saves | 1.1 (5th) | 1.1 (3rd) |
| Big saves, opponents | 1.4 (2nd) | 0.6 (15th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 20 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Manchester United
- Nov 3, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): W 3-2 vs AS Roma
- Oct 31, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-2 at Chelsea
- Oct 25, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-3 vs AFC Bournemouth
- Oct 21, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): L 1-4 at Como
- Oct 18, 2026 (Premier League): D 1-1 at Leeds United
- Oct 13, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): L 0-2 at Atlético Madrid
Aston Villa
- Nov 3, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): L 0-3 at Barcelona
- Oct 31, 2026 (Premier League): D 1-1 vs Fulham
- Oct 24, 2026 (Premier League): W 2-1 vs Manchester City
- Oct 21, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): W 3-1 vs Viking FK
- Oct 17, 2026 (Premier League): W 1-0 at Newcastle United
- Oct 14, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): W 6-0 vs Fenerbahce
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 2025-26 | Manchester United 3-1 Aston Villa (at Manchester United) |
| Dec 21, 2025 | 2025-26 | Manchester United 1-2 Aston Villa (at Aston Villa) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Mbeumo | forward | 9 | 4 G, 0 A, 27 SH | 2 G, 13 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Matheus Cunha | forward | 9 | 1 G, 2 A, 18 SH | 1 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Benjamin Sesko | forward | 4 | 1 G, 0 A, 4 SH | 2 G, 7 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Bruno Fernandes | midfielder | 8 | 3 G, 1 A, 25 SH | 0 G, 10 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Youri Tielemans | midfielder | 8 | 0 G, 1 A, 8 SH | 0 G, 2 SH | |
| Patrick Dorgu | defender | 5 | 0 G, 1 A, 5 SH | 0 G, 5 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Jackson | forward | 8 | 5 G, 0 A, 21 SH | 5 G, 19 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Ibrahim Mbaye | forward | 6 | 0 G, 1 A, 5 SH | 0 G, 4 SH | Assists |
| Alysson | forward | 8 | 1 G, 0 A, 4 SH | 1 G, 4 SH | |
| Johan Manzambi | midfielder | 6 | 2 G, 3 A, 17 SH | 2 G, 17 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| John McGinn | midfielder | 9 | 1 G, 3 A, 8 SH | 1 G, 4 SH | Shots on target, goals, assists |
| Ian Maatsen | defender | 6 | 0 G, 0 A, 9 SH | 0 G, 8 SH |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Premier League season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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