
Dec. 21, 2025, 6:30 a.m. ET
Aston Villa and Manchester United grab the spotlight on Sunday as the Premier League’s lone match of the day.
Unai Emery’s side continues to be the surprise story in the English top flight. Coming into play, Villa occupies third in the table with a chance to strengthen its grasp on a Champions League position.
Villa is in amazing form as it currently holds a nine-match winning streak in all competitions.
Watch Aston Villa vs. Manchester United on Peacock
Manchester United’s season hasn’t been successful as Villa’s, but it has managed to linger in the middle of the pack. Suddenly, Ruben Amorim’s squad has a chance at cracking the top four.
Despite a mediocre seven wins, five draws, and four losses, the Red Devils remain just three points away from a Champions League place.
If you are looking for betting advice for the matchup, we’ve got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of OddsWire.
Aston Villa vs. Manchester United game odds
Aston Villa vs. Manchester United prediction, pick
Both sides will be eager to get full points and help their chances of playing in European competition next season. Villa’s form and home-field advantage should give them a slight edge to get the win.
Prediction: Aston Villa 3, Manchester United 2
Aston Villa vs. Manchester United channel, start time, streaming
- When: Sunday, December 21
- Where: Villa Park (Birmingham, England)
- Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: Peacock (WATCH HERE), NBC, Telemundo
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