The 2024–25 UEFA Champions League has 36 teams playing eight matches—four at home and four away—against different opponents. Powerhouses like Liverpool and Barcelona are leading the rankings. Meanwhile, Aston Villa, currently in 8th position, is emerging as a strong contender. Because of its ranking, Villa has gone straight into the round of 16.
Club Brugge is in 24th place. Since it is unseeded, it will play knockout phase play-off matches to keep its place on the table.
The two teams faced each other on 5th March, and Villa prevailed with a 3–1 victory. They will meet again on Wednesday, 12 March, at 8:00 PM (UK Time) for Leg 2 of 2 in the round of 16 matches.
Will Villa be able to blaze through the game? Or will Brugge dominate the match? Below, we give you team previews, head-to-head stats, and odds for the UEFA Champions League – Aston Villa vs Club Brugge match.
Key Details
- Day and Date: Wednesday, 12th March, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM (UK time)
- Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham
- Where to watch in the UK: TNT Sports, Amazon Prime, BBC (highlights only)
Aston Villa: Analysis and Team Preview
Villa finished at a career-best 4th position last season in the Premier League, earning a spot in UEFA. They kicked off their UEFA campaign with a commanding 3–0 victory over BSC Young Boys on 17 September, followed by victories over Bayern (1–0), Bologna (2–0), Leipzig (3–2), and Celtic (4–2).
Villa’s most recent win was against Club Brugge in Leg 1 of 2 in the round of 16 matches at the Jan Breydelstadion in Brugge, Belgium. Just three minutes into the game, Villa’s midfielder Leon Bailey capitalized on a loose ball and scored the first goal. Club Brugge responded promptly as defender Maxim De Cuyper netted an equalizer in the 10th minute. The game remained evenly contested until the final stages when a defensive lapse by Club Brugge shifted the momentum in Villa’s favor. In the 82nd minute, defender Brandon Mechele accidentally deflected the ball into his own net, granting Aston Villa a 2–1 lead. Shortly thereafter, Marco Asensio scored a penalty goal for Villa, securing a 3–1 win for his team.
Squad
- Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez, Robin Olsen, Oliwier Zych
- Defenders: Matty Cash, Axel Disasi, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Lucas Digne, Pau Torres, Andrés García, Ian Maatsen, Lamare Bogarde, Kortney Hause, Triston Rowe, Thierry Katsukunya
- Midfielders: Ross Barkley, John McGinn, Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana, Leon Bailey, Jacob Ramsey, Boubacar Kamara, Aidan Borland, Jamaldeen Jimoh, Ben Broggio, Bradley Burrowes
- Forwards: Marcus Rashford, Ollie Watkins, Donyell Malen, Marco Asensio, Morgan Rogers
New Signings
- Y. Özcan, transferred from Kasımpaşa (to join in July 2025)
- Axel Disasi, on loan from Chelsea
- Marco Asensio, on loan from PSG
- Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United
Injuries Update
- Amadou Onana: Hamstring Injury, ruled out till mid-March 2025
Club Brugge: Team Analysis and Preview
Club Brugge is a formidable contender in the Belgian Pro League. They are second in the League with 15 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses, securing 53 points. At one point, Brugge had a 14-match unbeaten streak.
However, their UEFA Champions League performance has been lukewarm. They started their campaign with a 0–3 loss against Borussia Dortmund. This was followed by a 1–0 victory over Sturm Graz, a 1–3 loss against Milan, a 1–0 win against Aston Villa, a 1–1 draw with Celtic, a 2–1 win against Sporting, a 0–0 draw with Juventus, a 1–3 loss to Manchester City, a 2–1 win against Atalanta, and a 1–3 loss against Aston Villa.
Brugge has collected 11 points in UEFA with 5 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses and has advanced to the knockout stages.
Squad
- Goalkeeper: S. Mignolet
- Defenders: B. Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper, Joel Ordonez, Joaquin Seys, Bjorn Meijer, Zaid Romero, Jorne Spileers, K. Sabbe, Hugo Siquet, Amine Et-Taïbi, Denzel De Roeve, Vince Osuji
- Midfielders: Hans Vanaken, R. Onyedika, Ardon Jashari, Hugo Vetlesen, Casper Nielsen, L. Audoor
- Strikers: C. Tzolis, Ferran Jutglà, Gustaf Nilsson, C. Talbi, Michał Skóraś, Romeo Vermant, S. Campbell
New Signings
- S. Campbell, free transfer from Club NXT
- Vince Osuji, transferred from Kalmar FF
Injuries Update
- Joaquin Seys: Unknown injury, ruled out till late March 2025
- R. Onyedika: Unknown injury, ruled out till late March 2025
UEFA Form Guide
Aston Villa
- Won against Club Brugge 3–1 (5 March 2025)
- Won against Celtic 4–2 (29 January 2025)
- Lost to Monaco 0–1 (21 January 2025)
- Won against Leipzig 3–2 (10 December 2024)
- Draw with Juventus 0–0 (27 November 2024)
Club Brugge
- Lost to Aston Villa 1–3 (5 March 2025)
- Lost to Manchester City 1–3 (29 January 2025)
- Draw with Juventus 0–0 (21 January 2025)
- Won against Sporting CP 2–1 (10 December 2024)
- Draw with Celtic 1–1 (29 November 2024)
UEFA Champions League Season Highlights
| Aston Villa | Stats | Club Brugge |
| 8 | League position | 24 |
| 6 | Matches Won | 5 |
| 1 | Drawn | 2 |
| 2 | Lost | 4 |
| 16 | Total points | 11 |
| 16 | Goals scored | 13 |
| 7 | Goals conceded | 16 |
| 9 | Goal difference | -3 |
Aston Villa vs Club Brugge: Recent Head-to-Head Meetings
Both teams have faced each other 2 times this season. Aston Villa and Club Brugge have won a match each.
Recent head-to-head meetings:
- Club Brugge 1–3 Aston Villa (5 March 2025)
- Club Brugge 1–0 Aston Villa (7 November 2024)
While Club Brugge is placed 24th on the UEFA table, it is currently in the second position in the Belgian Pro League behind Genk. Meanwhile, Aston Villa has made it to the round of 16 in the UEFA matches, so punters should be prepared for a close match.
Statistical Insights
- Aston Villa is averaging 1.77 goals in the UEFA matches.
- Club Brugge is maintaining a 1.63 goals-per-match average
- Aston Villa has kept 4 clean sheets in the UEFA Champions League matches, while Club Brugge has kept 3.
Aston Villa vs Club Brugge: Odds as per 7bet
| Aston Villa (1) | x | Club Brugge (2) |
| 4/7 | 13/4 | 4/1 |
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