FootyMAD's Aston Villa match preview

Last updated : 30 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester City v Aston Villa fixture

Man City prepare to entertain Aston Villa at City of Manchester Stadium on Monday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Sky Blues are clearly on top, having won 38 and lost only 15 of the 69 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City of Manchester Stadium was less than a year ago, in November 2004, with Man City running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 07 MayAston Villa1 - 2Man CityPREM
2004/2005Sat 27 NovMan City2-0Aston VillaPREM
2003/2004Sun 04 AprAston Villa1 - 1Man CityPREM
2003/2004Sun 14 SepMan City4 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2002/2003Thu 26 DecMan City3 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2002/2003Wed 28 AugAston Villa1 - 0Man CityPREM
2000/2001Sat 31 MarMan City1 - 3Aston VillaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Sky Blues score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Aston Villa have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Man City's 17 points from 10 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 8th position. Aston Villa are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 10 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man City6213557
Aston Villa630313109

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Aston Villa is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Sky Blues in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Man City 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Aston Villa 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.