Manchester City will be looking to win their third consecutive Carabao Cup final when they take on Aston Villa at Wembley on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola's team have dominated this competition in recent years, lifting the trophy in four of the last six seasons.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Latest Odds
Having run out 3-0 and 6-1 winners in the two Premier League encounters this season, they are overwhelming 1/6 (1.17) favourites with bet365 to earn their first silverware of the season by coming out on top once again.
The Villans won this cup for the fifth time back in 1996, but are 14/1 (15.00) outsiders to move level with their opponents on six victories by pulling off a shock win.
City needed a penalty shootout to overcome Chelsea last year, and you can get odds of 6/1 (7.00) on them being held to another stalemate after 90 minutes this time out.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Team News
Anwar El Ghazi will face a late fitness test after picking up a knock in the defeat to Southampton, with Tom Heaton, Jed Steer, John McGinn, Keinan Davis, and Wesley all ruled out.
Aymeric Laporte is a doubt after coming off injured in Wednesday’s 2-1 Champions League win over Real Madrid, while Leroy Sane is still short of full fitness.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Preview
While they pulled off a shock to overcome Leicester in the last round, Dean Smith’s men hardly seem likely to cause an even bigger upset in the final given their subsequent performances.
Indeed, they arrive at Wembley on the back of a three-match losing streak in the league, hardly ideal preparation for a game against a Citizens team that has scored 17 goals and conceded just one in the last four meetings.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Tips and Predictions
In contrast, City will be in high spirits after their impressive Champions League win at the Santiago Bernabeu, and seem well worth backing at 11/10 (2.10) to beat Villa by at least three goals for the fifth game in five.
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Man City (-2) to win at 11/10 (2.10) for a 1pt stake with bet365
