Club Brugge KV vs Aston Villa Prediction
Club Brugge KV vs Aston Villa prediction: Sportiko gives Club Brugge KV a 40% chance of winning, Aston Villa 33% and the draw 27%. Last updated 8 Sep 2026, 18:40.
Match Report
Aston Villa claimed a hard-fought 3–2 victory away at Club Brugge in their UEFA Champions League league stage opener, with the decisive action coming in a frantic opening half. John McGinn gave Villa the lead on 11 minutes, but Club Brugge responded quickly through Hugo Vetlesen at 19'. Villa regained control with Emiliano Buendía making it 2–1 on 22 minutes, before Nicolas Jackson added a third just before the break to send the visitors into half-time firmly in command at 3–1.
Club Brugge pushed for a way back into the contest in the second half, and a VAR-confirmed penalty on 59 minutes, converted by Nicolò Tresoldi, gave the hosts renewed hope at 2–3. Despite dominating possession at 64%, Brugge could not find a second goal to level, while Villa's 21 total shots underlined their efficiency on the counter.
Our pre-match AI model rated a Club Brugge win as the most likely outcome at 40%, a call that proved wide of the mark. A lively evening of bookings — five yellow cards across both sides — reflected the competitive nature of the tie throughout.
AI-generated report based on match data.
Timeline
Club Brugge KV
Match Stats
Club Brugge KV
| Player | Rating | Min | G | A | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nicolò Tresoldi F | 7.4 | 90' | 1 | – | 5 | 28 (24%) | 1 |
| 1 Yann Sommer G | 6.9 | 90' | – | – | – | 20 (18%) | – |
| 10 Hugo Vetlesen M | 6.8 | 77' | 1 | – | 3 | 29 (21%) | 1 |
| 41 Hugo Siquet D | 6.7 | 44' | – | – | – | 37 (34%) | 1 |
| 3 Han-Beom Lee D | 6.6 | 90' | – | – | – | 98 (92%) | 1 |
| 44 Brandon Mechele D | 6.6 | 90' | – | – | – | 95 (87%) | 4 |
| 65 Joaquin Seys D | 6.5 | 90' | – | – | 1 | 37 (35%) | 4 |
| 8 Freddie Potts M | 6.4 | 86' | – | – | 1 | 63 (56%) | 2 |
| 9 Carlos Forbs M | 6.4 | 90' | – | – | 2 | 33 (26%) | 1 |
| 11 Jan Virgili M | 6.3 | 86' | – | 1 | 1 | 28 (23%) | – |
| 64 Kyriani Sabbe D | 6.3 | 46' | – | – | 1 | 47 (41%) | 1 |
| 67 Mamadou Diakhon F | 6.3 | 4' | – | – | – | 5 (3%) | 1 |
| 20 Hans Vanaken M | 6.2 | 77' | – | – | – | 51 (44%) | – |
| 17 Romeo Vermant F | 6.1 | 4' | – | – | – | 1 (1%) | – |
| 16 Cheveyo Tsawa M | 5.9 | 13' | – | – | – | 9 (9%) | 1 |
| 80 Félix Lemaréchal M | 5.9 | 13' | – | – | – | 9 (7%) | – |
Aston Villa
| Player | Rating | Min | G | A | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nicolas Jackson F | 8.2 | 81' | 1 | – | 3 | 22 (18%) | – |
| 7 John McGinn M | 7.9 | 90' | 1 | – | 3 | 25 (20%) | 4 |
| 14 Pau Torres D | 7.8 | 90' | – | 2 | – | 41 (34%) | 1 |
| 35 João Gomes M | 7.6 | 90' | – | 1 | 1 | 28 (25%) | 5 |
| 10 Emiliano Buendía M | 7.5 | 68' | 1 | – | 5 | 16 (11%) | – |
| 1 Zion Suzuki G | 7.4 | 90' | – | – | – | 34 (25%) | – |
| 29 Aaron Wan-Bissaka D | 6.8 | 68' | – | – | – | 25 (23%) | 3 |
| 8 Boubacar Kamara M | 6.6 | 68' | – | – | 1 | 36 (34%) | 2 |
| 47 Alysson F | 6.6 | 22' | – | – | 2 | 7 (5%) | 2 |
| 3 Victor Lindelöf D | 6.5 | 90' | – | – | – | 40 (37%) | – |
| 18 Tammy Abraham F | 6.4 | 9' | – | – | – | 3 (2%) | – |
| 53 George Hemmings M | 6.4 | 90' | – | – | 4 | 16 (11%) | 1 |
| 26 Lamare Bogarde M | 6.2 | 22' | – | – | 1 | 9 (8%) | 2 |
| 6 Ross Barkley M | 6.0 | 22' | – | – | – | 11 (10%) | 2 |
| 22 Ian Maatsen D | 5.9 | 90' | – | – | 1 | 26 (19%) | 1 |
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Upgrade NowHead to Head: Club Brugge KV vs Aston Villa
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2025 | Aston Villa | 3 - 0 | Club Brugge KV |
| 04 Mar 2025 | Club Brugge KV | 1 - 3 | Aston Villa |
| 06 Nov 2024 | Club Brugge KV | 1 - 0 | Aston Villa |
Club Brugge KV — Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | H Genk | W | 3 - 0 |
| 13 Sep | H Antwerp | W | 3 - 1 |
| 08 Sep | H Aston Villa | L | 2 - 3 |
| 04 Sep | A Lommel United | W | 0 - 1 |
| 30 Aug | A Gent | L | 2 - 1 |
Aston Villa — Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | A Tottenham | W | 2 - 3 |
| 16 Sep | A Coventry | W | 1 - 3 |
| 12 Sep | H Nottingham Forest | L | 1 - 2 |
| 08 Sep | A Club Brugge KV | W | 2 - 3 |
| 05 Sep | A Hull City | D | 0 - 0 |
UEFA Champions League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Paris Saint Germain
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 3 |
| 2 |
Bayern München
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 3 |
| 3 |
Barcelona
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| 4 |
Manchester United
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 3 |
| 5 |
Como
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 6 |
VfB Stuttgart
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 7 |
Sporting CP
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 |
Manchester City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 9 |
Aston Villa
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 10 |
Lens
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 11 |
Real Betis
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 12 |
Borussia Dortmund
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 13 |
Liverpool
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 14 |
Real Madrid
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 15 |
Arsenal
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 16 |
AEK Athens FC
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 17 |
AS Roma
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 |
Shakhtar Donetsk
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 |
PSV Eindhoven
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 |
Fenerbahçe
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 21 |
Villarreal
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 22 |
Lille
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 23 |
Slavia Praha
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 24 |
Club Brugge KV
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 25 |
Inter
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 26 |
Atletico Madrid
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 27 |
Napoli
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 28 |
Lask Linz
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 29 |
Viking
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 |
Galatasaray
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 31 |
FC Porto
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 32 |
RB Leipzig
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
| 33 |
Feyenoord
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
| 34 |
Sabah FA
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
| 35 |
Slovan Bratislava
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
| 36 |
Bodo/Glimt
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 |
Club Brugge KV
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Coach: I. Leko
Starting XI
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Y. Sommer | G |
| 64 | K. Sabbe | D |
| 3 | Lee Han-Beom | D |
| 44 | B. Mechele | D |
| 65 | J. Seys | D |
| 8 | F. Potts | M |
| 20 | H. Vanaken | M |
| 9 | Carlos Forbs | M |
| 10 | H. Vetlesen | M |
| 11 | Jan Virgili | M |
| 7 | N. Tresoldi | F |
Substitutes
| 54 | S. Coulibaly | D |
| 67 | M. Diakhon | F |
| 29 | N. Jackers | G |
| 80 | F. Lemaréchal | M |
| 27 | W. Mike | F |
| 41 | H. Siquet | D |
| 58 | J. Spileers | D |
| 16 | C. Tsawa | M |
| 81 | Argus Vanden Driessche | G |
| 77 | A. Vasovic | F |
| 17 | R. Vermant | F |
| 62 | L. Audoor | M |
Aston Villa
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Coach: Unai Emery
Starting XI
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Z. Suzuki | G |
| 29 | A. Wan-Bissaka | D |
| 3 | V. Lindelöf | D |
| 14 | Pau Torres | D |
| 22 | I. Maatsen | D |
| 8 | B. Kamara | M |
| 35 | João Gomes | M |
| 7 | J. McGinn | M |
| 10 | E. Buendía | M |
| 53 | George Hemmings | M |
| 11 | N. Jackson | F |
Substitutes
| 42 | J. Wright | G |
| 13 | M. Ruggeri | D |
| 5 | T. Mings | D |
| 19 | I. Mbaye | F |
| 17 | A. Garnacho | F |
| 26 | L. Bogarde | M |
| 40 | M. Bizot | G |
| 6 | R. Barkley | M |
| 47 | Alysson Edward | F |
| 18 | T. Abraham | F |