Aston Villa bid to put a damaging start to the Premier League behind them when they travel to Club Brugge on MD1 in the Champions League on September 8.

Club Brugge Aiming to Maintain Reliable Form

Ivan Leko’s Club Brugge will be targeting a second straight win on Tuesday. The Blue-Black have recorded victories in four of their last five fixtures, keeping clean sheets in all wins recorded over that period.

Mamadou Diakhon has been a key attacking threat, registering three goal involvements in five appearances.

Nicolò Tresoldi will lead the line after scoring four goals in his previous six. Leko will be without injured defender Joel Ordonez on Tuesday, as well as Andrej Vasovic.

Club Brugge predicted lineup vs Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Sommer; Sabbe, Lee, Mechele, Seys; Vanaken, Potts; Vetlesen, Vermant, Diakhon; Tresoldi

Misfiring Villa Struggling to Find Their Best Form

It has been a summer overhaul for Unai Emery’s Aston Villa, with Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, and Ollie Watkins all departing the club.

It’s had a direct impact on the Villans’ form at the start of the season, as they have failed to win in their last three and are yet to score a Premier League goal. Nicolas Jackson will continue to lead the line, despite failing to register a single shot on target.

Alejandro Garnacho will be handed a starting berth on Tuesday after creating two chances in the recent draw against Hull City. Amadou Onana and Johan Manzambi are both unavailable due to injury. Brian Madjo is also out.

Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Club Brugge (4-2-3-1): Suzuki; Cash, Torres, Lindelof, Maatsen; Kamara, Gomes; Garnacho, Hemmings, McGinn; Jackson

Club Brugge vs Aston Villa Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Total Under 3.5 Goals
  • Odds: 1.42 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: JT4RB
  • Correct score prediction: Club Brugge 1-1 Aston Villa

Key stats:

  • Aston Villa have failed to score in three competitive fixtures.
  • Under 3.5 goals have been scored in Club Brugge’s last five matchups.
  • No more than 3 goals have found the net in two of the three head-to-heads.

A low-scoring encounter is expected on MD1 in the Champions League. Aston Villa’s attacking output has been poor this season, as they have failed to score in their previous three fixtures.

Emery’s side have netted no more than once in their last five. Club Brugge have also been involved in low-scoring fixtures this term, with a max of 3 goals scored in their last five encounters.

The head-to-head trends support the chances of under 3.5 goals, with two of the last three clashes seeing no more than 3 goals.

Club Brugge vs Aston Villa Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: The Draw
  • Odds: 3.76 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: UY1SB

Neither side will want to start this season’s Champions League with a defeat, ensuring that there is value in the draw. Aston Villa played out a draw in their latest encounter, and they have struggled offensively, with just one shot on target recorded.

Club Brugge have struggled against better teams domestically, losing against Union and Gent since the start of July. Therefore, the Belgian side could rely on their defensive strength to secure an opening night draw on home turf.

Verdict: Under 3.5 Goals (1.42) — Club Brugge 1-1 Aston Villa