Club Brugge vs Aston Villa prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 8, 2026
In the 1st round of the Champions League league phase on September 8, 2026, Club Brugge will face Aston Villa. Both sides will be looking to win.
Club Brugge vs Aston Villa team news and expert analysis
The Jan Breydel Stadium club reclaimed the title last season after a one-year hiatus. However, they began the new campaign with a defeat to their main rivals, Union Saint-Gilloise — albeit in the Super Cup and on penalties. They made a winning start to the league campaign, though, before slipping up against Gent. They subsequently beat Lommel.
The Birmingham side managed to climb to fourth place in the Premier League in 2025/2026. Moreover, Unai Emery's men secured another Europa League triumph for their manager. However, as is traditionally the case after the summer break, they encountered problems. Losing 1-2 to PSG in the UEFA Super Cup was hardly disastrous. However, they then opened their Premier League campaign with a heavy defeat to Brighton. They lost 0-1 to Arsenal, and even against newcomers Hull, they could only manage a goalless draw.
The Belgians are currently averaging 1.8 goals scored per match while conceding just 0.4. The English side, meanwhile, have scored only once so far, in the Super Cup, while conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game.
Head to Head matches: Club Brugge vs Aston Villa
In the 2024/2025 Champions League season, the current hosts won their league-phase encounter. However, in March, during the play-offs, the English side won both legs, scoring three goals in each.
Aston Villa are still the stronger side on paper, despite their poor start. We are backing the visitors to win with a 0 handicap (odds – 1.86).
Club Brugge vs Aston Villa: key statistics and trends
- Club Brugge have won four of their last five matches
- 20% of Club Brugge's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 2.2 goals per game
- Aston Villa suffered three consecutive defeats before drawing 0-0 with Hull
Club Brugge vs Aston Villa: Possible starting lineups
Club Brugge play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Sommer - Seys, Mechele, Lee Han-Beom, Sabbe - Vanaken, Potts - Deacon, Vetlesen, Carlos Forbs - Tresoldi
Aston Villa play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Bizot - Maatsen, Torres, Lindelöf, Cash - João Gomes, Kamara - Hemmings, Buendía, McGinn - Maggio
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