Champions League Predictions
Odds on Aston Villa to win the Champions League
Aston Villa’s journey in the UEFA Champions League has been a testament to their resilience and ambition. Despite being considered underdogs, their performances have captured the attention of fans as they’ve proven they can contend amongst the biggest clubs in Europe.
Bet on the Champions League with William Hill
To reach the final - 33/1
In their recent Champions League quarter-final first-leg match against Paris Saint-Germain, Aston Villa suffered a 3-1 defeat at the Parc des Princes. Despite taking an early lead through Morgan Rogers, Villa conceded goals to Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Nuno Mendes. To keep their Champions League aspirations alive, Aston Villa must secure a victory by at least two goals in the second leg to force extra time, or by three goals to advance outright. Should they overturn the deficit against PSG, who are 8/11 to reach the final, it’s likely they’ll face Arsenal, who take a three-goal lead to the Bernabeu, hence their price of 11/10 to reach the final. Each step forward would likely see Villa facing teams with more recent experience in the latter stages of the competition, further emphasising the magnitude of their challenge. Despite the uphill battle, there remains a sense of belief within the squad. Rogers, reflecting on the first leg, expressed confidence in the team’s ability to reverse the situation, stating that Villa possesses the quality needed to turn the tie around. Manager Unai Emery’s experience in European competitions could also play a pivotal role in strategizing a potential comeback.
If you’re interested in more details about the odds for the other English team in the competition, you can view our blog on Arsenal’s odds to win the Champions League.
To win the Champions League – 80/1
Aston Villa secured their first and only European Cup title in 1982. In the final held at De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands, they defeated Bayern Munich 1–0, with Peter Withe scoring the decisive goal. This victory marked the sixth consecutive year that an English club had won the competition. This remains Aston Villa’s sole triumph in Europe’s most prestigious club tournament. 43 years later, Unai Emery will be looking to bring a European trophy back to Villa Park. His side are outsiders at 80/1 given their first leg result in Paris, but are given greater chance than Borussia Dortmund at 250/1. On the other side of the draw, should they overcome the odds and defeat PSG (5/2) and Arsenal (10/3), the favourite for the competition is Barcelona at 2/1. Villa and Barcelona last faced each other in a competitive match during the 1982 UEFA Super Cup. The two-legged final began with the first leg at Camp Nou, where Barcelona secured a 1–0 victory. The return leg took place at Villa Park, with the Claret and Blues winning 3–0 after extra time, clinching the Super Cup with a 3–1 aggregate score. They’ve defeated the Catalans before, but can they can themselves to a position and give themselves the opportunity again?
