Match story
- Aston Villa created the clearer chances on xG (1.54 vs 1.33, Δ 0.21).
- Manchester United fired more attempts (15 vs 12 shots).
- Manchester United held more of the ball (57% possession).
Aston Villa defeated Manchester United 2-1 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 17 stage in the 2025 season. The match was played at Villa Park in Birmingham. M. Oliver officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Aston Villa vs Manchester United meeting in Premier League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Aston Villa and Manchester United. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Premier LeagueRecorded meetings: 8 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
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