Club Brugge KV vs Aston Villa

Club Brugge KV
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2 - 3
Full Time
Aston Villa
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H. Vetlesen
19'
N. Tresoldi
61'
J. McGinn
11'
E. Buendia
22'
N. Jackson
43'
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Predictions

Double chance : draw or Aston Villa

Club Brugge and Aston Villa meet in the Champions League. Brugge have been struggling lately, losing three of their last five matches, including their most recent home game. Aston Villa have had a few ups and downs, but they come into this match after a solid away win and a draw, so they look to be in better shape than their opponents.

When these two teams faced each other last season, the games were tight and low-scoring, with only one team managing to score more than a single goal in any of the three matches. Given Brugge's poor recent form and Villa's steadier results, this looks like a match that could go either way, but Aston Villa appear more likely to avoid defeat. The match is expected to be close.

Last Updated: 06 Sep 2026 07:20 AM
starting lineups
 
Y. Sommer
 
J. Seys
 
Brandon Mechele
 
K. Sabbe
6.17
 
H. Vanaken
 
F. Potts
6.27
 
J. Virgili
6.77
 
H. Vetlesen
 
Carlos Forbs
7.43
 
N. Tresoldi
 
Zion Suzuki
5.89
 
I. Maatsen
 
P. Torres
 
V. Lindelof
 
A. Wan-Bissaka
7.63
 
Joao Gomes
 
Boubacar Kamara
 
G. Hemmings
7.49
 
E. Buendia
7.88
 
J. McGinn
8.2
 
N. Jackson
field field
substitutes
Substitutes for Club Brugge KV
45
77' Out: H. Vanaken
77
86
86
Substitutes for Aston Villa
68' Out: E. Buendia
68
81
statistics
64 Ball Possession 36
2 Goals 3
match facts

REFEREE

S. Schärer

  • Aston Villa face Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League, with prediction models giving the visitors a 50% win probability and a 50% chance of a draw, leaving the home side at 0%.
  • The last three head-to-head meetings have been closely contested, with Aston Villa winning two of them (1-3 away, and a 3-0 home win) while Club Brugge claimed a narrow 1-0 victory.
  • Aston Villa have dominated this fixture historically based on form percentages, holding a 67% head-to-head success rate, while Club Brugge lag behind at 33%.
  • Club Brugge enter this match after a mixed run of results, winning just two of their last five matches, while Aston Villa have shown more resilience with two wins, two losses, and a draw in the same period.
  • Aston Villa's recent away form has been solid, remaining unbeaten in their last two Champions League travels, including a victory and a goalless draw.
  • Club Brugge average a strong 1.73 goals per match this season, but Aston Villa's defensive setup has proven robust on the road, keeping a clean sheet in their most recent away fixture.
  • In terms of attacking output, Club Brugge generate 15.04 shots per game compared to Aston Villa's 12.65, yet the stats predict a tight, low-scoring affair.
  • Club Brugge dominate possession on average with 56.01% share, but Aston Villa are expected to absorb pressure and capitalize on the counter, as seen in their previous away win over the Belgian side.
  • Historical data suggests this Champions League tie will be decided by fine margins, as the last three meetings produced an average of just 1.67 goals combined.
  • Aston Villa's overall match rating (71%) heavily outweighs Club Brugge's (29%) on combined metrics, including goals and form, despite the home team's superior shot volume.
  • The bookmakers' highest odds for this fixture back a Double Chance (Draw or Aston Villa) at 1.50, indicating that Club Brugge are clear underdogs and unlikely to secure all three points.
  • Club Brugge's last five matches in all competitions have seen them struggle defensively, conceding at least once in three of those games, a trend Aston Villa will look to exploit.
Last Updated: 06 Sep 2026 07:20 AM
head to head team stats
Total
Per Match
10 Corners 12
45 Fouls 44
6 Offsides 3
42 Shots 50
18 Shots on Goal 24
6 Yellow Cards 7
1 Red Cards 0
4 Goals 9
9 Goals Conceded 4
1 Clean Sheets 1
last matches
uefa champions league standings
#
Team
PL
W
D
L
GD
PTS
#12
1
1
0
0
1
3
#24
1
0
0
1
-1
0