Bookmakers are expecting plenty of goals

  • Posted on: 8 April 2015

Bookmakers are expecting plenty of goals when Manchester United take on Aston Villa at Old Trafford this weekend.

United on the back of a stunning run of form that has seen them storm into the top four of the Premier League. If they continue his winning form, they could extended the lead over Liverpool which currently stands at five. This would make them certainties to finish in the top four and qualify for the Champions League next season. It was the primary objective for the club when they set out at the start of the campaign under Louis Van Gaal.

A trophy would be a huge bonus, but it looks like United will end the campaign without a silverware. Villa have been on a resurgent of form as well, but the home advantage for United will be a major factor. Tim Sherwood is likely to go for defensive tactics in the hope of sneaking a point rather than go all-out attack and get trashed. Goal difference will play a major role in the Premier League survival, which is important for Villa given that they are only three points above the drop zone. Despite this, bookmakers are expecting a lot of goals given that players like Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata are on form. If you fancy betting on this, or on any market from England vs Russia on Euro 2016 to the Copa America, use the links provided.

United are rated at 4/13 to win while a draw is given odds of 74/17. Villa are given distant odds of being able to snatch an extended trip at Old Trafford, which is something that they have done very recently. After having won three out of the last five matches, Villa will have more confidence that they have missed during the first half of the season. Striker Christian Benteke also appears on form and United central defenders will have to be wary of the Belgian striker’s threat.

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