Manchester United Vs Aston Villa Prediction: Red Devils' Last Test In Full Season Injured

JAKARTA - Manchester United will close the 2024-2025 season which is full of disappointment by hosting Aston Villa at Old Trafford, Sunday night, May 25. This match is the final stage for Ruben Amorim and his team to make up for the worst season in their history in the Premier League era.

The 0-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final a few days ago was a crushing blow to the Red Devils. In addition to failing to lift the trophy, the result also ensures that Manchester United will not play in European competition next season only for the second time in 35 years. Even more painful, Amorim's team is currently ranked 16th in the standings with just 39 points from 37 matches. This is their lowest point achievement in Premier League history.

The condition of the dressing room was filled with a big question mark. Amorim, who has only recorded a 36.6% winning ratio since taking over the coach's seat, has begun to be under pressure from various parties. Although he expressed his readiness to resign if he was no longer trusted, the Portuguese coach still believes that he is the right person to take the club out of the crisis.

In the midst of these pressures, Manchester United must face opponents who are chasing tickets to the Champions League. Aston Villa came to Old Trafford with a capital of three consecutive wins without conceding. Unai Emery's side are currently in sixth place in the standings and have the same points as Newcastle and Chelsea who are above them. Villa must win and hope that one of their two competitors slips in the last game if they want to secure a place in the top five.

Unai Emery stated that his team was very motivated and ready to give everything in the final match. Even though he only won once from the last 26 away games in the Premier League last week, Villa remained confident. The victory over Tottenham in the previous match was a big boost for them.

In terms of player fitness, Manchester United are most likely still without Lisandro Martinez who was seriously injured, while Matthijs de Ligt is doubtful. But some players like Leny Yoro, Diogo Dalot, Joshua Zirkzee, and Jonny Evans have returned from injury and could be on the cast list for this match. Amorim may rotate the line-up, with names like Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, and Manuel Ugarte likely to appear from the start.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa is confirmed without Marcus Rashford who is injured and not allowed to appear against his parent club. The creative midfielder Youri Tielemans is doubtful of appearing due to a calf injury, but Jacob Ramsey is back available after serving a one-match ban. Names like Emiliano Martinez who are rumored to be moving to Saudi Arabia are predicted to still be trusted to guard Villa's goal for the last time this season.

The last meeting of the two teams last October ended goalless at Villa Park. But this time, the draw will not be enough for Villa who need a win in hopes of appearing in the Champions League. On the other hand, Manchester United can only hope to end this bad season with a win to save self-esteem in front of the Old Trafford public.

Judging from their performance and motivation, Aston Villa is more favorite. United have lost six of their last eight Premier League games and seem to have lost their way. With all the pressure and conditions, this match could be the end of a questionful era at Old Trafford.

MU:Onana; Lindelof, Maguire, Yoro; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Fernandes, Casemiro, Dorgu; Diallo, Garnacho; Zirkzee

Villa Formation Predictions:

Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Onana; Rogers, Asensio, McGinn; Watkins

Prediction: Manchester United 1-2 Aston Villa.