Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich prediction, odds & betting tips – 02/10/2024

Aston Villa welcome Bayern Munich to Villa Park in what promises to be a Champions League clash on Wednesday, 2 October. Read our Champions League predictions for the contest below.

Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich prediction: Goals possible in Midlands

Key Stats

• Seven of Aston Villa’s first eight matches of the campaign featured over 2.5 goals.
• BTTS landed in five of Aston Villa’s last six fixtures in all competitions.
• Ollie Watkins has scored four times in his last four appearances for Aston Villa.
• Bayern Munich have won seven of their eight fixtures under Vincent Kompany.

Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 2-3 Bayern Munich

Aston Villa’s fixtures have been action-packed this season with seven of their first eight matches of the campaign going over 2.5 goals. Another end-to-end clash could be in the works when they host free-scoring Bayern, though the Bavarians’ superior UCL experience could eventually tell at Villa Park.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Villa an attractive price

• HOME: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
• DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
• AWAY: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Aston Villa have won five of their last six games in all competitions and the Villains should have what it takes to give Bayern Munich a run for their money on Wednesday despite being priced as 10/3 underdogs.

Bayern Munich failed to win a competitive fixture for the first time since the appointment of Vincent Kompany when they drew 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen at the weekend, though they remain odds-on favourites at 7/10 to bounce back at Villa. Visit our football tips page for more Champions League predictions.

Most recent H2Hs: First Champions League encounter

Aston Villa and Bayern Munich will meet in the Champions League for the first time this week, though the Villains famously toppled the Bavarians 1-0 in the 1982 European Cup Final.

Aston Villa preview: McGinn a miss in midfield

John McGinn, Tyrone Mings and Boubacar Kamara are all out of contention for Aston Villa while Matty Cash is a doubt at right back and Ezri Konsa could deputise there. Villa beat Young Boys 3-0 in their Champions League opener in Switzerland.

Predicted lineup: Martinez (GK), Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne, Bailey, Onana, Tielemans, Ramsey, Rogers, Watkins

UEFA Champions League 02/10/24

W

Bayern Munich

0

Aston Villa

1

England Premier League 29/09/24

D

Ipswich

2

Aston Villa

2

England EFL Cup 24/09/24

W

Wycombe

1

Aston Villa

2

England Premier League 21/09/24

W

Wolverhampton

1

Aston Villa

3

UEFA Champions League 17/09/24

W

Young Boys

0

Aston Villa

3

Bayern Munich preview: Kane could be absent

Hiroki Itao, Josip Stanisic and Sacha Boey remain sidelined for Bayern Munich while the German giants also have major concerns about the availability of Harry Kane after the England international limped off with an ankle injury against Leverkusen at the weekend.

Predicted lineup: Neuer (GK), Guerreiro, Upamecano, Min-Jae, Davies, Pavlovic, Kimmich, Olise, Musiala, Gnabry, Muller

UEFA Champions League 02/10/24

L

Aston Villa

1

Bayern Munich

0

Germany Bundesliga I 28/09/24

D

Bayer Leverkusen

1

Bayern Munich

1

Germany Bundesliga I 21/09/24

W

Werder Bremen

0

Bayern Munich

5

UEFA Champions League 17/09/24

W

Dinamo Zagreb

2

Bayern Munich

9

Germany Bundesliga I 14/09/24

W

Holstein Kiel

1

Bayern Munich

6

Player to watch – Morgan Rogers

Morgan Rogers has been a revelation since signing for Aston Villa during the 2024 winter transfer window and the 22-year-old has a chance to showcase his potential on the biggest stage against Bayern Munich this week.

Rogers in good form

Rogers managed to lodge a goal and two assists in his last two Premier League appearances for the Villains, so the attacking midfielder won’t be low on confidence against Bayern Munich at Villa Park.