Club Brugge vs Aston Villa Champions League Prediction Match Details
The Champions League round of 16 first leg will continue on Tuesday night as Club Brugge welcomes Aston Villa to Jan Breydel Stadion in an early kickoff. Can Villa eye a first-leg advantage?
Club Brugge Preview & Form
Club Brugge will come to their Champions League round of 16 after causing an odds upset in the knockout playoffs game as they beat Atalanta 5-2 in aggregate. Since the surprising upset, the Belgium side has failed to win any of their next two domestic games as they were beaten 2-1 by St. Liege and then followed it up with a 1-1 draw against Gent. However, it is worth noting that each of their last five matches across all competitions has resulted in both teams finding the back of the net. Brugge will take confidence in this game after beating Aston Villa 1-0 earlier this season in the league phase at Jan Breydel Stadion. Home form has seen them win three of their last four Champions League matches.
Aston Villa Preview & Form
Aston Villa will arrive in the round of 16 games in a good mood, as the Villains have now only lost just once in the last six matches across all competitions, winning three and playing two draws. Last weekend, Unai Emery claimed a 2-0 victory over Championship side Cardiff at Villa in the FA Cup fifth round thanks to a Marco Asensio brace. The Villains fans are enjoying the combination of the signing of Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, with Asensio making a significant impact at Villa Park. Asensio has scored four goals since signing, while Rashford has provided three assists for the Spaniard. Villa have only managed to win two of their four away Champions League games this season with three goals scored.
Club Brugge vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups
Club Brugge predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Mignolet (GK); Seys, Ordonez, Mechele, De Cuyper; Nielson, Jashari; Talbi, Vanaken, Tzolis; Jutgla
Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Martinez (GK); Garcia, Konsa, Bogarde, Maatsen; McGinn, Tielemans; Bailey, Asensio, Rashford; Watkins
Club Brugge vs Aston Villa H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Club Brugge KV 1-0 Aston Villa
Club Brugge vs Aston Villa Prediction Betting Tips
Both sides have displayed good attacking quality in their Champions League games this season. However, Aston Villa will come to this game in good form, and we expect them to get a win or draw in the first leg.
