Having faced off on Matchday 4 of the League Phase, this won’t be a new challenge for either side here in the last 16 of the Champions League.
On that previous occasion, Club Brugge were 1-0 winners, so Aston Villa will be out for revenge! Read on as we take you through our predictions for the big game.
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Club Brugge vs Aston Villa Preview
With only one win in their last five games, Club Brugge’s league form is suspect at best. They’ve gone from trailing leaders Genk by a point to a nine-point deficit. However, it’s not all been doom and gloom, as they shocked the world by beating Atalanta 5-2 in their Champions League play-off tie.
Club Brugge thrive under pressure and relish being underdogs – and they will be eager to upset the odds again. Forwards Christos Tzolis and Ferran Jutgla have been the reliable marksmen and are focal points of a dynamic attacking force. They will be supported by the likes of Hans Vanaken and other squad members with serious European pedigree.
After a run of poor form, Villa are looking to recover and return to winning ways. With only one win in their last five in the Premier League, European success could be key to unlocking their confidence and climbing the table domestically. Villa shocked many by earning an automatic place in the Champions League last 16, without the need for a play-off tie.
The Villans will look to continue this impressive performance and get revenge on Club Brugge for their away defeat last time the two teams met. And things may be different this time. Not only are they more familiar with each other’s play style, but Villa had the chance to add to their already talented squad in January. When they meet this week, Villa also have Europa League winner Marcus Rashford and three-time Champions League winner Marco Asensio to call upon!
Club Brugge vs Aston Villa Odds
*Odds are correct at time of publication and subject to change
Hosts Club Brugge go in as underdogs with odds of 2.96 for the win, while Villa are the 2.40 favourites.
Club Brugge vs Aston Villa Betting Tips
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Given the result last time, it’s likely to be a similarly cagey game with a tight scoreline. Both teams to score in what could be a narrow Aston Villa win is at 4.12.
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We think the main difference from last time will be Villa’s great transfer business, and Rashford and Asensio are at 3.97 and 4.33 respectively to score anytime.
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But let’s not count Club Brugge out completely. They have proven themselves to be a stubborn opponent and worthy of any challenge. Their main man of the moment, Jutgla, is 3.97 to get on the scoresheet.
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