Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich Prediction: 2/10/2024

At Aston Villa, the injury list continues to grow, including key players like Polish international full-back Matty Cash, along with Tyrone Mings and Boubacar Kamara. However, former Nantes defender Diego Carlos is fit for selection.

Manager Unai Emery can also rely on the presence of his controversial but crucial goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, as well as new signings Maatsen (from Borussia Dortmund) and Ross Barkley (formerly of Luton and Nice). English international striker Ollie Watkins, who netted 19 goals last season in the Premier League, including a brace against Everton, will also feature prominently. Additionally, Lucas Digne, who recently performed brilliantly for France against Belgium, is expected to start tonight.

Belgium’s midfield duo of Amadou Onana and Youri Tielemans are set to start for Aston Villa as well. Arijon Ibrahimovic, Peretz, summer recruit Ito (from Stuttgart), the returning Josip Stanišić (a former Bayer champion), and right-back Sacha Boey are sidelined due to injuries.

They join starting goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and young French talent Mathys Tel on the injury list. Despite these absences, Vincent Kompany can count on star striker Harry Kane, who has already scored 5 goals and provided 4 assists in just four matches. Rising stars like Jamal Musiala (3 goals) and Michael Olise (3 goals, 2 assists) are also expected to start, leaving Kingsley Coman on the bench.

 

Prediction

Aston Villa’s last 21 Champions League games have incredibly featured goals from both sides, including a run of 10 straight home matches with this trend. While Bayern Munich hasn’t matched these exact stats, it’s notable that they have both scored and conceded in 10 of their last 14 away games.

Prediction: Aston Villa 1 : 5 Bayern Munich