Man City vs. Aston Villa Picks – Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (May 24) 

• When: Sunday, May 24, 2026. 11:00 AM ET
• Where: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
• How to Watch: NBC

Man City vs. Aston Villa Preview

The final day of the English Premier League season is set for May 24, and it could be an emotional afternoon at the Etihad Stadium, as Pep Guardiola will reportedly bid farewell to Man City at the end of the 2025-26 campaign. Aston Villa will be the final visitors to the Etihad Stadium, just days after their Europa League final against Freiburg.  

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Man City Stats & Team News

Pep Guardiola’s Man City fell short in their target to win the Premier League this season, with a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth handing Arsenal their first title in over 20 years. However, there will be a celebratory atmosphere at the Etihad on Sunday, as the legendary coach bids farewell to the English top-flight.

There will also be reason to celebrate after winning the FA Cup last Saturday to complete a domestic double. Erling Haaland netted his 27^th goal of the season in the draw against Bournemouth, and he could yet reach 30 goals with a hat-trick on Sunday.

Likely Line-Up:

(4-2-3-1): Donnarumma (GK); Nunes, Stones, Guehi, Ake; Rodri, Silva; Foden, Cherki, Doku; Haaland

Aston Villa Stats & Team News

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa may be in a celebratory mood themselves on Sunday if they are able to end their 30-year wait for a major honor on Wednesday in the Europa League final.

Since losing to Tottenham, the Villa have stepped up their performance levels, and they secured Champions League qualification last weekend with an excellent 4-1 win against Aston Villa. Emery should be able to welcome back Amadou Onana this weekend. Ollie Watkins has been in excellent scoring form, netting four in his last three.

Likely Line-Up:

(4-2-3-1): Martinez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Tielemans, Onana; McGinn, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins

Head-to-Head Trends

• Aston Villa have won just three of their last 25 away matches against Man City.
• Villa recorded a third win in six against Man City earlier this season, but they have conceded at least two goals on their last three trips to the Etihad.

Man City vs. Aston Villa Picks

Aston Villa’s lack of motivation is hard to ignore this weekend, as UCL qualification has already been achieved. Therefore, we fully expect Guardiola to sign off with a home win with Man City.

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