Aston Villa are riding high in the Champions League and boast a perfect record heading into Matchday 4.
Unai Emery’s Villans have won all three of their group games so far and have yet to concede a single goal.
In contrast, opponents Club Brugge have just one victory to show for their efforts.
Boss Nicky Hayen will point to the fact his side have performed far better in the Jupiler Pro League — but European form suggests Villa are unlikely to come unstuck in Belgium on Wednesday night.
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Club Brugge vs Aston Villa
Wednesday, November 6, 5.45pm, TNT Sports
Jan Breydel Stadium, Bruges
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Villa head to Belgium after back-to-back defeats to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup and Tottenham in the Premier League.
Last Sunday’s 4-1 humbling at Spurs will have knocked the wind out of Emery’s troops.
But the Spaniard, 53, is far from hitting the panic button. Speaking after the game, he said: “I am not really worried about it because it could happen because of how the match was going.
“We have to try to be consistent. We had our chances in transition and set-pieces. But they were clinical.
“We are disappointed, frustrated, but we are accepting it. We know our way. It is 38 matches; the league is very tight.”
While Villa’s form has dipped, Club Brugge have won three on the spin in their domestic league.
However, there is no hiding the fact that Hayen’s side have largely looked out of their depth in Europe.
After a 3-0 home drubbing at the hands of Borussia Dortmund in September, they bounced back with a 1 -0 win at Strum Graz last month.
But another defeat followed on Matchday 3, with AC Milan claiming a 3-1 victory at the San Siro.
Latest Champions League Betting Odds
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While 3.25 for a home win looks tempting, the 2.10 on offer for Villa to leave the Jan Breydel Stadium with three points is a safer bet on paper. A draw, meanwhile, also represents good value at 3.56.
Club Brugge vs Aston Villa Betting Tips
In the first goalscorer market, Ollie Watkins is 5.70 to break the deadlock. The Villa star, 28, has yet to find the net in Europe this term but Emery will be hoping that changes on Wednesday.
One man who has had no trouble scoring in the group stage is Watkins’ team-mate Jhon Duran. The highly-rated Colombian, 20, has bagged two in three Champions League appearances and is an attractive 7.80 to grab the opening goal.
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