Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Manchester United and Aston Villa, both Premier League sides, compared over the 2025/2026 season in the Premier League. Manchester United 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 United2025/2026 · Premier League · 38 matches
Aston Villa2025/2026 · Premier League · 38 matchesper match · rank vs leagueManchester United leads on expected goals (xG) at 1.83 per match against 1.37, 33% more (3rd of 20 in the league), shots at 15.7 per match against 12.7, 23% more (1st of 20 in the league) and goals at 1.82 per match against 1.47, 23% more (3rd of 20 in the league).
Aston Villa leads on yellow cards at 1.55 per match against 1.68, 8% fewer (3rd of 20 in the league), possession % at 53.6% against 51.8% (6th of 20 in the league) and pass accuracy % at 85.3% against 82.9% (4th of 20 in the league).
Overall Manchester United has a narrow edge, leading 5 of the 9 metrics to Aston Villa's 4. League context matters: a rank shows how each side compares with its own division, not with the other's.