Barcelona vs Aston Villa prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On November 3, 2026, Barcelona will face Aston Villa in the fourth round of the Champions League league phase. Emery will not go down without a fight on home soil.
Barcelona vs Aston Villa team news and expert analysis
The Catalan giants lost to Atlético in the Copa del Rey and the Champions League last season. However, they retained their titles in both the Super Cup and, most importantly, La Liga. The new campaign began with nothing but victories in all competitions, but then they suffered a couple of setbacks, including a defeat to Real Madrid in “El Clásico.” The club from Birmingham returned to the Premier League’s top four, and Emery once again won the Europa League. After the summer break, however, they lost to PSG in the UEFA Super Cup, while their domestic start produced relatively few victories.
Yamal and company were also in fine form in the Champions League. They thrashed Feyenoord 5-1 at home. In Istanbul, they scored one goal fewer against Galatasaray but still secured a convincing 4-1 victory. They then lost to PSG, suffering their first defeat of the season.
The English side have at least looked impressive on the international stage this season. They began by winning a 3-2 shootout in Bruges. Then, at home, they demolished Fenerbahçe 6-0! There were no particular problems against Viking either, as they cruised to a 3-1 victory.
Previous matches: Barcelona vs Aston Villa
The clubs met in 1978 and 1983. The Spanish giants won twice, with one draw and one defeat in the other two encounters.
Only a home win is expected here, combined with an entertaining game. However, the visitors have their own strengths, so the better option is to back “both teams to score” (odds – 1.60).
Barcelona vs Aston Villa: key statistics and trends
- Barcelona have won twice in their previous three matches
- Barcelona score an average of 4 goals and concede 1.1 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Barcelona’s matches, with an average total of 5.1 goals per game
- Aston Villa won their first three matches
- Aston Villa score an average of 1.13 goals and concede 1.5 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Aston Villa’s matches, with an average total of 2.63 goals per game
Barcelona vs Aston Villa: possible starting line-ups
Barcelona play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): Joan García — Eric García, Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, João Cancelo — Rodri, Pedri — Yamal, Fermín López, Gordon — Olmo
Aston Villa play in a 1-4-5-1 formation (possible line-up): Suzuki — Wan-Bissaka, Lindelöf, Pau Torres, Cash — Mbaye, Manzambi, Barkley, Kamara, McGinn — Jackson
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