Borussia Dortmund vs Aston Villa prediction, odds & betting tips – 10/08/2024

Borussia Dortmund take on Premier League outfit Aston Villa at Signal Iduna Park in a summer friendly fixture on Saturday, 10 August. View our betting tips for the clash below.

Borussia Dortmund vs Aston Villa prediction: Excitement possible in Germany

Key Stats

• Both of Borussia Dortmund’s and Aston Villa’s last friendly fixtures featured five goals.
• Karim Adeyemi scored twice in Dortmund’s last assignment against Cerezo Osaka.
• Aston Villa were beaten in three of their last four away matches in pre-season.
• The Villains conceded at least two goals in three of their last four friendly encounters.

Correct score prediction: Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Aston Villa

Aston Villa managed to win their last friendly fixture 3-2 against Athletic Bilbao, however, that scoreline could be reversed when they travel to Germany to take on Dortmund.

Villa have shipped nine goals in just four pre-season tests this summer and their lax defending could scupper their chances again at Signal Iduna Park.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Villa priced as underdogs

• HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
• DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
• AWAY: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Favourites Borussia Dortmund, who have a 54.1% chance of winning this weekend, finalise their pre-season preparations with what looks like a tough test against Aston Villa on Saturday, though the Villains have lost each of their last three friendly games on the road and they are difficult to back at 11/4 in the match result market.

For more of our latest tips, take a look at our football predictions page.

Most recent H2Hs: Clubs gearing up for first encounter

Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa have never locked horns before and Saturday’s clash will be the first meeting between the clubs.

Borussia Dortmund preview: Hosts should name a strong XI

Summer signing Serhou Guirassy is expected to be out until the end of September. New Dortmund manager Nuri Sahin will be keen to make a good impression when he leads his charges out at Signal Iduna Park for the first time, so expect him to name a strong XI.

Predicted lineup: Meyer (GK), Ryerson, Sule, Luhrs, Rothe, Azhil, Nmecha, Adeyemi, Brandt, Bynoe-Gittens, Haller

Germany Bundesliga I 31/08/24

D

Werder Bremen

0

Borussia Dortmund

0

Germany Bundesliga I 24/08/24

W

Eintracht Frankfurt

0

Borussia Dortmund

2

Germany DFB Pokal 17/08/24

W

Phonix Lubeck

1

Borussia Dortmund

4

Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24

W

Aston Villa

0

Borussia Dortmund

2

Elite Club Friendlies 06/08/24

D

Villarreal

2

Borussia Dortmund

2

Aston Villa preview: Big names should feature

Boubacar Kamara and Tyrone Mings are still sidelined for Villa through injury. Unai Emery played a very strong team in the Villains' last friendly against Athletic Bilbao and he is likely to roll out the big guns again in Germany.

Predicted lineup: Gauci (GK), Cash, Bogarde, Torres, Maatsen, Onana, McGinn, Tielemans, Ramsey, Bailey, Rogers

England Premier League 31/08/24

W

Leicester

1

Aston Villa

2

England Premier League 24/08/24

L

Arsenal

2

Aston Villa

0

England Premier League 17/08/24

W

West Ham

1

Aston Villa

2

Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24

L

Borussia Dortmund

2

Aston Villa

0

Elite Club Friendlies 07/08/24

W

Athletic Bilbao

2

Aston Villa

3

Player to watch – Ian Maatsen

Talented fullback Ian Maatsen will be in familiar territory on Saturday. The defender spent last season on loan with Dortmund before signing for Aston Villa from parent club Chelsea in the summer, so the 22-year-old will be keen to make an impact on his return to Germany.

Maatsen can shine at Signal Iduna Park

Back on his old stomping ground, Villa’s Maatsen will know every inch of the pitch in Dortmund well and the defender’s surging runs from his defensive berth could cause problems for his former teammates at Signal Iduna Park.