PREVIEW | Club Brugge vs Aston Villa: team news, lineups, predictions (Champions League 08/09)

Club Brugge and Aston Villa are set to face off at the Jan Breydelstadion this Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League. This will be Club Brugge's 20th appearance in the competition, while Aston Villa enters as the defending champions, having already won the tournament on three previous occasions.

Last time out, Club Brugge emerged victorious in a 0-1 win against Lommel SK (Jupiler Pro League 2026/27). Aston Villa, on the other hand, drew 0-0 against Hull City (Premier League 2026/27) in their most recent encounter.

In their previous meeting, which took place at the Jan Breydel Stadium, Aston Villa secured a 3-0 win over Club Brugge.

However, Club Brugge will be without Joel Ordóñez due to a metatarsal fracture. For Aston Villa, Amadou Onana is out with a torn ligament on his right knee, João Gomes received a red card, and Brian Madjo is nursing an injury.

Unai Emery has faced Club Brugge six times, with three wins, one draw, and two losses to his name. When it comes to Aston Villa's recent form, the team has been struggling away from home, failing to secure a win in their last three matches. At home, Aston Villa has been in a four-match winless streak.

On the other hand, Club Brugge has been on a roll at home, scoring goals in three consecutive matches and maintaining a three-match unbeaten streak at their own stadium. They have also won two of their last six matches.

The two teams have previously faced each other three times, with Aston Villa holding a slight edge, winning two matches and Club Brugge claiming one victory. At the Jan Breydel Stadium, the record is even, with one win each for the respective sides. In the Champions League, Club Brugge has won one match, while Aston Villa has secured two wins in their previous three meetings.