Club Brugge KV vs Aston Villa
H. Vetlesen
19'
N. Tresoldi
61'
J. McGinn
11'
E. Buendia
22'
N. Jackson
43'
Predictions
Stats
Odds
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
Substitutes for Club Brugge KV
77' Out: H. Vanaken
77
77' Out: H. Vetlesen
77
' Out: F. Potts
86
86' Out: J. Virgili
86
Substitutes for Aston Villa
' Out: A. Wan-Bissaka
68
68' Out: E. Buendia
68
' Out: Boubacar Kamara
68
81' Out: N. Jackson
81
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.
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0/
3
WINS
DRAWS
WINS
Club Brugge KV
2
–
3
08 Sep, 2026
UEFA Champions League 2026-2027
UEFA Champions League 2026-2027
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
3
–
0
12 Mar, 2025
UEFA Champions League 2024-2025
UEFA Champions League 2024-2025
Club Brugge KV
Club Brugge KV
1
–
3
04 Mar, 2025
UEFA Champions League 2024-2025
UEFA Champions League 2024-2025
Aston Villa
Club Brugge KV
1
–
0
06 Nov, 2024
UEFA Champions League 2024-2025
UEFA Champions League 2024-2025
Aston Villa
Total
Per Match
10
Corners
12
2.5
Corners
3
45
Fouls
44
11.3
Fouls
11
6
Offsides
3
1.5
Offsides
0.8
42
Shots
50
10.5
Shots
12.5
18
Shots on Goal
24
4.5
Shots on Goal
6
6
Yellow Cards
7
1.5
Yellow Cards
1.8
1
Red Cards
0
0.3
Red Cards
0
4
Goals
9
1
Goals
2.3
9
Goals Conceded
4
2.3
Goals Conceded
1
1
Clean Sheets
1
0.3
Clean Sheets
0.3
Last matches for CLU
Jupiler Pro League 2026-2027
20 SEP, 2026
Club Brugge KV
3
Genk
0
W
Jupiler Pro League 2026-2027
13 SEP, 2026
Club Brugge KV
3
Antwerp
1
W
UEFA Champions League 2026-2027
08 SEP, 2026
Club Brugge KV
2
Aston Villa
3
L
Jupiler Pro League 2026-2027
04 SEP, 2026
Club Brugge KV
1
Lommel United
0
W
Jupiler Pro League 2026-2027
30 AUG, 2026
Club Brugge KV
1
Gent
2
L
Jupiler Pro League 2026-2027
23 AUG, 2026
Club Brugge KV
1
Cercle Brugge
0
W
Jupiler Pro League 2026-2027
15 AUG, 2026
Club Brugge KV
3
OH Leuven
0
W
Jupiler Pro League 2026-2027
07 AUG, 2026
Club Brugge KV
3
Kortrijk
0
W
Jupiler Pro League 2025-2026
21 MAY, 2026
Club Brugge KV
2
KV Mechelen
2
D
Jupiler Pro League 2025-2026
03 MAY, 2026
Club Brugge KV
3
Anderlecht
1
W
Last matches for AST
Premier League 2026-2027
19 SEP, 2026
Aston Villa
3
Tottenham
2
W
Premier League 2026-2027
12 SEP, 2026
Aston Villa
1
Nottingham Forest
2
L
UEFA Champions League 2026-2027
08 SEP, 2026
Aston Villa
3
Club Brugge KV
2
W
Premier League 2026-2027
05 SEP, 2026
Aston Villa
0
Hull City
0
D
Premier League 2026-2027
31 AUG, 2026
Aston Villa
0
Arsenal
1
L
Premier League 2026-2027
23 AUG, 2026
Aston Villa
0
Brighton
4
L
Premier League 2025-2026
24 MAY, 2026
Aston Villa
2
Manchester City
1
W
Premier League 2025-2026
15 MAY, 2026
Aston Villa
4
Liverpool
2
W
Premier League 2025-2026
03 MAY, 2026
Aston Villa
1
Tottenham
2
L
Premier League 2025-2026
19 APR, 2026
Aston Villa
4
Sunderland
3
W
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