Aston Villa vs Manchester City confirmed lineups, team news and match prediction. Check starting XI, formations and bet builder angles before kick-off.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 24 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 12:30 UK time |
Venue | Villa Park |
The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Aston Villa and Manchester City have been confirmed.
Aston Villa Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Zion Suzuki (GK), Matty Cash (DR), Victor Lindelöf (DC), Pau Torres (DC), Ian Maatsen (DL), Boubacar Kamara (DMC), João Gomes (DMC), Alysson (AMR), Johan Manzambi (AMC), John McGinn (AML), Nicolas Jackson (FW)
Substitutes: Brian Madjo, Marco Bizot, Ibrahim Mbaye, George Hemmings, Lamare Bogarde, Emiliano Buendía, Tyrone Mings, Leon Goretzka, Ross Barkley
Manchester City Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK), Abdukodir Khusanov (DR), Rúben Dias (DC), Marc Guéhi (DC), Josko Gvardiol (DL), Elliot Anderson (DMC), Enzo Fernández (DMC), Jérémy Doku (AML), Iliman Ndiaye (AMR), Rayan Cherki (AMC), Erling Haaland (FW)
Substitutes: Ayyoub Bouaddi, Mateo Kovacic, Ryan McAidoo, Vitor Reis, Rico Lewis, Nico O'Reilly, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Phil Foden, Gerónimo Rulli
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Immediate Reaction
Aston Villa
Aston Villa named a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Nicolas Jackson leading the line as the lone striker. Johan Manzambi operates in the attacking midfield centre, supported by Alysson and John McGinn either side, while Boubacar Kamara and João Gomes form the central pair in front of the back four. Matty Cash and Ian Maatsen start at full-back, with Pau Torres and Victor Lindelöf in central defence.
Manchester City
Manchester City also line up in a 4-2-3-1, with Erling Haaland spearheading the attack. Rayan Cherki occupies the attacking midfield centre, with Iliman Ndiaye and Jérémy Doku flanking him, and Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernández providing the double pivot. Abdukodir Khusanov starts at right-back, with Marc Guéhi and Rúben Dias in central defence and Josko Gvardiol at left-back.
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Aston Villa vs Manchester City Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Manchester City are the favourites on the lineup-based prediction, with the away side rated as the more likely winner.
Result Prediction: Manchester City are favoured to win this fixture, based on the pre-match prediction data supplied for this match.
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