Monaco take on Aston Villa at the Stade Louis-II in a Champions League group fixture on Tuesday, 21 January. Read our Champions League predictions for the game below.
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Monaco vs Aston Villa prediction: Villains can shine in France
Key Stats
- Aston Villa have lost only one of their last seven games in all competitions.
- Aston Villa scored three times in two of their last three away assignments in the Champions League.
- Ollie Watkins has scored three times in his last five appearances for Aston Villa.
- Over 2.5 goals has landed in five of Monaco’s last six Champions League group games.
Correct score prediction: Monaco 2-3 Aston Villa
Aston Villa have been potent counter attackers on the road in the Champions League this season and having netted three times in two of their last three away group matches, they can match that output against a vulnerable-looking Monaco defence.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Markets favour Monaco
- HOME: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Monaco have lost three of their last four games in all competitions, though they remain 6/4 favourites to pick up three points when they host Aston Villa in the Champions League.
Aston Villa picked up a point at Arsenal at the weekend (2-2) and the Villains are in the midst of a six-game unbeaten run. Villa have a 37% chance of winning in France on Tuesday. Visit our latest football tips page for more Champions League predictions and analysis.
Most recent H2Hs: Clubs have never met
Monaco and Aston Villa have never met before in any capacity and Tuesday’s game will be the clubs’ first-ever encounter.
Monaco preview: Balogun still out
Monaco will be missing George Ilhenikhena, Krepin Diatta and Folarin Balogun this week. Monaco limped to a 2-1 defeat at Montpellier in Ligue 1 at the weekend. The hosts sit in 16th position in the Champions League group stage table.
Predicted lineup: Majecki (GK), Teze, Kehrer, Salisu, Outarra, Magassa, Camara, Akliouche, Minamino, Ben Seghir, Biereth
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Lyon
0
Monaco
2
France Ligue 1 03/05/25
W
St Etienne
1
Monaco
3
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
D
Le Havre
1
Monaco
1
France Ligue 1 19/04/25
D
Strasbourg
0
Monaco
0
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
W
Marseille
0
Monaco
3
Aston Villa preview: McGinn and Torres missing
John McGinn, Ross Barkley and Pau Torres are in the treatment room for Aston Villa while Amadou Onana and Diego Carlos are doubtful. The Villains came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Arsenal in their last outing.
Predicted lineup: Martinez (GK), Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen, Kamara, Bogarde, Rogers, Tielemans, Ramsey, 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
Player to watch – Ollie Watkins
Ollie Watkins has yet to score in the Champions League this season, though the England international has been in good form of late and he could break his duck in the competition on Tuesday.
Watkins should be a threat
Ollie Watkins has registered five goal contributions in his last five appearances (3G, 2A) for Aston Villa and the 29-year-old, who is in razor-sharp form, could be a handful against Monaco on Tuesday evening.