Champions League, played Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
Here is our Monaco v Aston Villa tip and game preview. Based on our detailed analysis of statistics listed below and other factors, we predicted both teams to score in this game, under 2.5 goals, and a tie. Our confidence in this pick was high relative to other picks.
Monaco were handed a 2-1 loss away from home at Montpellier in the French top flight last Friday which also became a third defeat in four games in all competitions for Tuesday night's upcoming hosts as they prepare for the visit of Premier League side Aston Villa at the Stade Louis-II.
Aston Villa gained a point in a 2-2 draw away from home at Arsenal in the English top flight over the weekend which in turn extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to five games that included picking up three wins in the process.
Monaco have really struggled for results across all competitions in recent months as the French Ligue 1 outfit have managed to capture just two wins in their previous 11 matches which came in the form a 2-0 home win against Toulouse in Ligue 1 along with a Coupe de France 4-1 win away from home at National League 3 side Union Saint-Jean.
However, Adi Hütter's side have also been dealt no fewer than seven defeats within this 11-match sequence which includes suffering losses at the hands of Benfica 3-2 at home in the Champions League and a 4-2 loss at home to PSG in the domestic top flight, while six of these 11 games have also resulted in both teams scoring as well.
On the Champions league front, Monaco had produced a promising start to the campaign as the French side picked up three wins in their opening four games but have since slipped to two defeats on the trot.
Aston Villa picked up a useful point in a 2-2 draw away from home at Arsenal in the nation's capital on Saturday evening which continued the west midlands club's unbeaten run in all competitions to five games which consists of three wins and two draws.
Recent victories against Leicester City, West Ham and Everton respectively have all been achieved against Premier League struggling sides while also picking up points in draws with Brighton and Arsenal as well, so the visitors will be feeling reasonably confident about their chances in France on Tuesday night.
The bigger picture shows Aston Villa have been handed just two losses in their last 11 matches in all competitions which were both incurred on their travels with losses at Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United respectively, but also includes collecting seven wins in the process as well.
The west midlands visitors have also picked up four wins in their opening six games in the Champions League as well, so the prospects of Villa scoring here look very promising indeed.
Monaco v Aston Villa Verdict
Monaco and Aston Villa have never played each other in any previous competition but both sides look set to score in this one.
Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.57
Other side bets worth considering:
Draw @ 3.50
Correct Score: 1-1 @ 7.00
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| A | Montpellier | 2-1 |
| A | Reims | 1-1 |
| A | Nantes | 2-2 |
| A | Lusj | 1-4 |
| H | PSG | 2-4 |
| A | Arsenal | 2-2 |
| A | Everton | 0-1 |
| H | West Ham | 2-1 |
| H | Leicester | 2-1 |
| H | Brighton | 2-2 |