AS Monaco vs Aston Villa Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

This will be the first meeting between these two sides.
The UEFA Champions League is back in action as we witness AS Monaco take on Aston Villa on Tuesday. This clash will take place at Stade Louis II in the round seven action of the league stage.
AS Monaco have endured mixed form in the UEFA Champions League this season. The French side has registered ten points from six matches as they occupy 16th position in the table. With two matches remaining before the knockout rounds, this match will be crucial given the teams behind will also aim to climb up.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, have impressed everyone with their performance so far in the league stage. Already occupying the fifth spot in the table, a win here will see them secure their place directly in the round of 16. Unai Emery’s side are also doing very well in the Premier League collecting two wins and two draws in their last four matches.
Kick-Off:
Tuesday, 21 January 2025 at 5:45 PM UK; 11:15 PM IST
Location: Stade Louis II
Form:
AS Monaco (in all competitions): W-L-D-D-L
Aston Villa (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-D
Players to Watch
Lamine Camara (Monaco)
Lamine Camara has been an outstanding signing for Monaco this season with the young prodigy arriving from Metz. He has been a destructor for them in the middle of the park constantly breaking up plays with his tackles and interceptions. Not just defensively, he has also contributed to the team by providing the goals scoring two goals, and assisting another four. In his last two three matches, he has provided two assists, showing his creativity also.
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
Ollie Watkins has become one of the key players for Aston Villa recently due to his outstanding goal-scoring record. The England international has been in red-hot form lately scoring in consecutive matches in a row. This season, he has already registered ten goals and provided another seven assists for the team. It is not just his goals but his ability to be the difference maker, chipping in with assists for the team.
Match Facts
- AS Monaco suffered a 3-0 defeat against Arsenal in the last UCL game
- Aston Villa secured an impressive 3-2 win against RB Leipzig in the last UCL game
- This will be the first time, these two sides will face each other
AS Monaco vs Aston Villa: Betting tips and odds
- Tip 1: Ollie Watkins to score a goal anytime– 9/2 with bet365
- Tip 2: Aston Villa to win this game – 1/9 with William HILL
- Tip 3: AS Monaco to score the first goal– 5/4 with sky bet
Injury & Team News
AS Monaco will be without five players for this match. The injury list includes Denis Zakaria, Folarin Balogun, George Ilenikhena, Keeping Diatta, and Wilfried Singo.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa are also dealing with several injuries for this clash. The injury lists include Diego Carlos, John McGinn, Pau Torres, and Ross Barkley who was in great form lately. Also, we might see Donyell Malen making his debut for them in this match.
Head to Head
This will be the first time these two sides face each other. It will be interesting to watch how the French side fare against the Premier League side.
Predicted Lineup
AS Monaco predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Majecki (GK); Teze, Kehrer, Salisu, Ouattara; Magassa, Camara; Akliouche, Minamino, Ben Seghir; Biereth
Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Martinez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, Malen; Watkins
Match Prediction
Although they haven’t faced each other, Aston Villa will fancy facing them given the form the home team is in. Considering the form of both teams, we expect the Premier League side to triumph here and continue their outstanding run in the competition.
Prediction: AS Monaco 1-3 Aston Villa
Telecast Details
India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network
UK – TNT Sports,
US – fubo TV, CBS Sports Network,
Nigeria – SuperSport MáXimo 3, DStv Now
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