Aston Villa vs Brugge: betting tip (cf 3.00) and bets on the Champions League match

Current form

Aston Villa came to the start of the Champions League as a clear contender for a place in the playoffs, but at the same time it was very difficult to compete for a direct ticket to the 1/8 finals, the lions clearly lack experience at this level. However, it became obvious at the start that Unai Emery's team was capable of fighting for a place in the top eight, and the lions scored three wins in their opening three matches.

In general, Aston Villa spent the league stage smoothly, but everything was decided in the last round – a 4-2 home victory over Celtic secured the final eighth place. In the 1/8 finals, the lions had to face Brugge, which the Villains lost 0:1 away at the league stage. However, this time the Birmingham team did not allow themselves mistakes – the 3-1 victory became a serious bid for the quarterfinals.

In the Premier League, Aston Villa clearly expected to compete for a place in the Champions League before the start of the season and had everything they needed to achieve their goal, although the competition was certainly off the charts. So far, the lions are far from their goal and occupy only the eighth place in the table with 45 points, four points behind fourth Chelsea. However, the fifth place can theoretically secure a ticket to the Champions League, only two points are missing.

Disqualifications and injuries

There are questions about the readiness of Martinez, Onana, Asensio and Barkley for the match.

Interesting betting trends

• Aston Villa have not lost in their last 15 home matches, with nine wins and six draws.
• Aston Villa have conceded in 10 of their last 11 home matches.
• Aston Villa have scored in the last eight matches.

Provisional squad: Olsen – Disasi, Konsa, Mings, Digne – McGinn, Thielemans – Bailey, Rogers, Rashford – Watkins.

Current form

For objective reasons, Brugge could not count on a direct ticket to the 1/8 finals, but at the same time, experience in the international arena and the selection of players obliged them to fight for a place in the top 24. Starting with a crushing 0-3 defeat by Borussia Dortmund, Brugge gradually managed to improve and join the fight for a place in the 1/16 finals - as a result, with great difficulty, the black and blue turned out to be 24th in the table and got the much-coveted ticket to the playoffs.

In the 1/16 finals, Brugge had to face off against Atalanta, against which the Belgian champion had virtually no chance. However, in the first match, Nicky Hayen's team unexpectedly won 2-1, and in the return match they won 3-1 even more sensationally and went on. It was not possible to create another sensation in the 1/8 finals – a 1-3 defeat by Aston Villa leaves a minimum chance for the quarterfinals.

In the Belgian championship, Brugge was considered the main contender for the championship title before the start of the season, but several mistakes at the start allowed Genk to take the lead. As a result, the black and blue are still unable to catch up with their competitor and are nine points behind, but the second stage of the championship awaits, where they will have to play only with representatives of the top six, so this handicap is not yet critical.

Disqualifications and injuries

Meyer and Seis are injured.

Interesting betting trends

• In the last four matches, Brugge got only one victory.
• In the last seven matches, Brugge have conceded
• In the last 12 matches, Brugge has scored

Approximate line–up: Mignolet – Sabbe, Mechele, Ordonez, De Cuyper – Yashari, Onyedica - Talbi, Vanaken, Tsolis – Utgla.