Aston Villa claimed a 3-2 away win over Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League. The visitors were more clinical in front of goal, registering 21 shots to Brugge's 14 and creating four big chances to two. Six yellow cards were shown, with two arriving in the 89th minute.
7.6John McGinnAston Villa · Midfielder1 goal · 3 shots · 2 key passes · 0.15 xGClub Brugge 2:3 Aston Villa — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 3
- 9(Yellow card)
Second half1 - 0
- 48(Yellow card)
- 60Penalty confirmed (J. Seys)
- 61
- 62(Yellow card)
- 78(Yellow card)
- 88(Yellow card)
- 89(Yellow card)
Live Prediction
Aston Villa to winWon1.70
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FT2–3C
+7.9Clear edge
A
Aston Villa to win
WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Club Brugge vs Aston Villa?
Club Brugge 2-3 Aston Villa (UEFA Champions League).
Who scored?
John McGinn (11', assist Pau Torres) for Aston Villa; Hugo Vetlesen (19', assist Jan Virgili) for Club Brugge; Emiliano Buendía (22', assist João Gomes) for Aston Villa; Nicolas Jackson (43', assist Pau Torres) for Aston Villa; Nicolò Tresoldi (61') for Club Brugge.
Was Aston Villa's win deserved?
It was close — an evenly matched game.
Were there any cards in Club Brugge vs Aston Villa?
Yellow cards: Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa); Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge); Jan Virgili (Club Brugge); John McGinn (Aston Villa); Romeo Vermant (Club Brugge); João Gomes (Aston Villa).
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Head to Head meetings
Club Brugge – Aston Villa
Club Brugge
Aston Villa
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 3
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 3  |
Scored goals | 4 | 9 |
Average per game | 1 | 2.25 |
The biggest victory | 1-0 | 0-3 |
Club Brugge
Aston Villa
Best statistical picks
Club Brugge – Aston Villa
Both teams scored in 7 of the last 9 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 3.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.50 | 3.50 | 2.70 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Club Brugge
Form splits the sides: Club Brugge have won four of five, Aston Villa five without a win. History says Villa — two head-to-head wins in the three supplied meetings — but momentum makes Brugge the call, a 78% lean for the hosts.
Home win — Club Brugge2.50
High confidence78%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
59.5
40.2
CheckSkill
54.3
51.3
CheckMental
75.4
33.2
CheckLive total60.3 vs 43.8+16.5
More match signals
Club Brugge (DNB)92%1.80
Over 2.585%1.67
Club Brugge (−1)95%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Club Brugge and Aston Villa?
Club Brugge are CheckLive's pick: they have won four of five while Aston Villa are winless in five and have conceded nine. The projected scoreline is 3-0 to the Belgian hosts, who hold the clear momentum edge.
Why are Aston Villa not favourites despite their head-to-head record?
Because form overrides memory: Villa won two of the three supplied head-to-head meetings, but they arrive winless in five with nine conceded. Club Brugge, by contrast, won four of their last five and are trending up.
Will the match go over 2.5 goals?
Yes — the projected 3-0 Club Brugge win clears 2.5 on its own. Villa have conceded nine in five and Brugge have scored nine, so goals are likely; a Brugge shutout makes both-teams-to-score a separate, secondary scenario.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.50 | 3.50 | 2.70 |