Frank Christian
Aston Villa will be facing a significant challenge after their encouraging 3-0 victory against Young Boys in the Champions League. They are set to meet Bayern Munich, one of Germany’s most formidable teams, this Wednesday.
This matchup represents a substantial leap in difficulty, but Villa supporters remain optimistic. The team has shown considerable strength this season, currently holding the fifth spot in the Premier League, with only one defeat to Arsenal in August.
However, their recent 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town was not ideal, highlighting the need for improvement as they aim to solidify their position as a consistent contender for European competition.
Bayern Munich currently leads the Bundesliga, but they experienced their first draw of the season against Bayer Leverkusen, ending in a 1-1 stalemate. Despite controlling the game with only three shots conceded, they couldn’t secure a victory.
Match Prediction and Odds
- Moneyline lean: Bayern Munich (-130)
- Score prediction: Aston Villa 0-3 Bayern Munich
Though Aston Villa is no pushover, they must improve to compete against elite teams like Bayern Munich. Bayern has not lost a group stage match in the Champions League since a 3-0 defeat to PSG in 2017, winning 29 of the last 33 matches with just four draws.
A loss in this match wouldn’t necessarily reflect poorly on Villa’s chances of advancing to the knockout stages; instead, it emphasizes the tough competition they face.
| BetMGM (USA) |
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| Aston Villa win | +310 |
| Draw | +300 |
| Bayern Munich win | -130 |
| Both teams to score | Y: -200 N: +138 |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals | O: +120 U: -165 |
| Bayern Munich -0.5 goals | +100 |
| Aston Villa +0.5 goals | -140 |
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
- Kickoff Time: 8 p.m. local (3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT)
- Location: Villa Park (Birmingham, England)
- Referee: Radu Petrescu (ROM)
- Last meeting: Bayern 0-1 Villa (European Cup, 1982)
Best Bet for the Match
- Pick: Bayern Munich over 2.5 goals
- Odds: +175 (BetMGM)
Unai Emery’s attacking tactics may allow Aston Villa to create opportunities, but they will be severely tested defensively.
Villa has allowed nine goals over their first six Premier League matches, ranking them in the middle tier defensively. This is concerning when faced with a powerful Bayern Munich offense, which recently scored nine goals against Dinamo Zagreb in their Champions League opener.
Player Prop Bet
- Pick: Michael Olise to score or assist
- Odds: +125 (FanDuel)
With expectations high for Bayern Munich’s offense, finding value in player bets may prove challenging. For Harry Kane, the odds are not favorable due to his previous matches against Villa. Instead, Michael Olise, who has been in excellent form since joining Bayern, could offer better return potential.
Olise has quickly become a key player, scoring five goals and providing three assists in his first seven matches since arriving from Crystal Palace. After a strong performance in the Champions League opener and another goal against Wolfsburg, he is sure to be a focal point of Bayern’s attack.
