Aston Villa vs Club Brugge prediction, odds & betting tips – 12/03/2025

Aston Villa have a commanding lead to protect when they host Club Brugge at Villa Park in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie on Wednesday, 12 March. Read our Champions League predictions for the contest below.

Aston Villa vs Club Brugge prediction: Tie is set up for a home win

Key Stats

• Aston Villa have won three and drawn one of their four Champions League matches this season and they can outclass Club Brugge for the second time here.
• Aston Villa’s last four Champions League matches averaged 3.75 goals per game.
• 11 of Club Brugge’s last 12 fixtures in all competitions have featured goals at both ends.
• Aston Villa are unbeaten in 15 previous matches at Villa Park in all competitions.

Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Club Brugge

Club Brugge need to attack from the first whistle on Wednesday and that should allow a rapid Villa frontline to pick them off on the counter. The Villains’ last four UCL fixtures averaged 3.75 goals and Unai Emery’s side could match the scoreline from last week’s first leg.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Markets favour Villa

• HOME: 3/5 (1.60) – 62.5%
• DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
• AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Aston Villa were clinical in last week’s first leg netting three goals from just seven attempts in Belgium and the ruthless Villains have a 62.5% chance of beating Club Brugge again in Wednesday’s return fixture.

Club Brugge bounced back at the weekend with a 3-1 win over local rivals Cercle, though they have just a 19/% chance of matching that result at Villa. View our free football tips page for more of the best Champions League predictions and analysis.

Most recent H2Hs: Third encounter forthcoming

Aston Villa and Club Brugge have already met twice this season, though Wednesday’s game will be the clubs’ first-ever encounter on English soil.

UEFA Champions League 04/03/25

Club Brugge

1

Aston Villa

3

UEFA Champions League 06/11/24

Club Brugge

1

Aston Villa

0

Aston Villa preview: Martinez and Asensio miss out

Ross Barkley, Emiliano Martinez and Marco Asensio are expected to miss out for Aston Villa though midfielder Amadou Onana could be back in the fold. Head Coach Unai Emery is likely to make a few changes to the team that eked out a 1-0 win over Brentford at the weekend.

Predicted lineup: Olsen (GK), Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, McGinn, Tielemans, Bailey, Rogers, Rashford, Watkins

England Premier League 10/05/25

W

Bournemouth

0

Aston Villa

1

England Premier League 03/05/25

W

Fulham

0

Aston Villa

1

England FA Cup 26/04/25

L

Crystal Palace

3

Aston Villa

0

England Premier League 22/04/25

L

Man City

2

Aston Villa

1

England Premier League 19/04/25

W

Newcastle

1

Aston Villa

4

Club Brugge preview: Duo sidelined for visitors

Bjorn Meijer and Joaquin Seys are both sidelined for Club Brugge through injury. The visitors used a 4-2-4-1 formation in last week's first leg and will likely use a similar set-up at Villa Park. Club Brugge have won only once in four attempts on the road in the UCL this season.

Predicted lineup: Mignolet (GK), Sabbe, Ordonez, Mechele, De Cuyper, Onyedika, Jashari, Talbi, Vanaken, Tzolis, Jutgla

Belgium First Division A 11/05/25

W

Genk

0

Club Brugge

2

Belgium Cup 04/05/25

W

Anderlecht

1

Club Brugge

2

Belgium First Division A 01/05/25

W

Gent

1

Club Brugge

4

Belgium First Division A 27/04/25

D

Union Saint Gilloise

0

Club Brugge

0

Belgium First Division A 24/04/25

L

Union Saint Gilloise

1

Club Brugge

0

Player to watch – Morgan Rogers

Morgan Rogers is a powerful ball-carrying force through central areas for Aston Vill and the 22-year-old is a sight to behold during his devastating surges between the middle and final thirds.

Rogers has excelled in the Champions League

Rogers has been one of Aston Villa’s most consistent performers in the Champions League this season and has already chipped in with three goals and an assist for the Villains in seven appearances in the competition. Rogers has the attributes to seriously trouble Club Brugge on Wednesday evening.