Manchester City vs Aston Villa
Manchester City and Aston Villa, both Premier League sides, compared over the 2025/2026 season in the Premier League. Manchester City played 38 matches and Aston Villa 38. The 9 metrics below are measured per match, with each side ranked against the rest of its league.
Manchester City2025/2026 · Premier League · 38 matches
Aston Villa2025/2026 · Premier League · 38 matchesper match · rank vs leagueManchester City leads on expected goals (xG) at 1.92 per match against 1.37, 40% more (1st of 20 in the league), goals at 2.03 per match against 1.47, 37% more (1st of 20 in the league) and goals conceded at 0.92 per match against 1.29, 29% fewer (2nd of 20 in the league).
Aston Villa leads on yellow cards at 1.55 per match against 1.76, 12% fewer (3rd of 20 in the league) and tackles at 15.4 per match against 14.4, 8% more (15th of 20 in the league).
Overall Manchester City has a clear edge, leading 7 of the 9 metrics to Aston Villa's 2. League context matters: a rank shows how each side compares with its own division, not with the other's.