Aston Villa is on a five-game winning streak in the Premier League. They beat Newcastle 4-1 at the weekend and will face Manchester City on Tuesday, April 22.

What's at Stake?

The match is crucial for both teams, with Aston Villa seeking a top-four finish. Manchester City are favorites, but Aston Villa have won two of the last three meetings.

Recent Form

Aston Villa have won five consecutive league games and kept a clean sheet in each of their past three away matches in the Premier League. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 4th in Premier League, 65 pts, 19W-8D-11L from 38 games | | Goals This Season | 56 scored, 49 conceded (+7 goal difference) | | Title Race | 20 points behind leaders Arsenal | | Last Result | Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa (2026-05-24) | | Recent Form | 5W-0D-0L (WWWWW, most recent first) |

Expert Picks

Martin Green, a proven SportsLine soccer expert, has made his picks for the match. He recommends Aston Villa +0.75 (-125) and BTTS + Over 2.5 goals + Omar Marmoush over 0.5 shots on target (+108).

Aston Villa will be full of confidence heading into Tuesday's away fixture. They have scored three or more goals in six of their past eight matches across all competitions. Manchester City feature one of the league's most potent scoring attacks, with 64 goals across 33 matches.

What Comes Next?

The match kicks off at 3 p.m. ET at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England. Aston Villa are +270 underdogs, while a draw is priced at +290. The over/under for total match goals is 3.5. With their recent form and expert picks, Aston Villa looks to continue their winning streak against Manchester City.