The Champions League Round of 16 is here. The first match will feature Brugge from Belgium and Aston Villa from England. The game will kick off at 12:45 p.m. (ET) and will be broadcast on TNT Sports.
Here is my Brugge vs. Aston Villa prediction and Champions League odds for today's match.
Brugge vs. Aston Villa Prediction, Pick, Champions League Odds
| Brugge Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 -186 | 2.5 -105o /-122u | +195 |
| Aston Villa Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-0.5 +129 | 2.5 -105o /-122u | +140 |
- Brugge vs. Aston Villa prediction moneyline odds: Brugge +195, Draw +245, Aston Villa +140
- Brugge vs. Aston Villa prediction over/under: 2.5 Goals (Over -105, Under -122)
- Brugge vs. Aston Villa prediction picks: Aston Villa ML
I am backing the Aston Villa moneyline in the Brugge vs. Aston Villa match.
Brugge Prediction
Brugge had to work hard to advance in the Champions League. The Belgian team was somewhat inconsistent in the group stage and fell to stronger opponents. However, they managed to find a way to reach the round of 32.
Brugge started with a tough 3-0 defeat against Borussia Dortmund, but bounced back with a 1-0 victory over SK Sturm Graz.
They then suffered a 3-1 away loss to Milan, but secured a crucial 1-0 home win against Aston Villa, their opponent in this new stage of the tournament.
Later, they earned a 1-1 draw against Celtic and claimed an important 2-1 victory over Sporting Lisbon. In the final group stage matches, they drew 0-0 with Juventus and lost 3-1 to Manchester City.
In the round of 32, Brugge showed their best form against Atalanta. At home, they won 2-1 with a solid performance. In the return leg, they secured qualification with a great 3-1 victory in Italy, earning a spot in the Round of 16.
Spanish forward Ferran Jutglà has been instrumental in the Belgian team’s success, scoring twice against Atalanta and maintaining a strong goal-scoring streak in the domestic league.
The fact that Brugge does not have a standout top scorer means the entire team is involved in the scoring process. Defenders and midfielders have contributed goals, making Brugge unpredictable for opponents.
Aston Villa Prediction
Aston Villa is one of the surprises of the Champions League. The team, featuring star goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, advanced directly to the Round of 16 thanks to its strong collective performance. The English side displayed an offensive and effective style of play, securing important victories against top-tier opponents.
They started their campaign with a dominant 3-0 win over Young Boys and followed that up with a narrow — but valuable — 1-0 victory against Bayern Munich, one of the strongest teams in Europe. Then, Aston Villa defeated Bologna 2-0 before suffering their first loss, a 1-0 setback against Brugge.
Afterward, they played to a scoreless draw against Juventus and secured a thrilling 3-2 win over RB Leipzig. In the final stretch of the group stage, they lost 1-0 to Monaco, but finished with a 4-2 victory over Celtic to secure their place in the next round.
Aston Villa stood out for their defensive solidity and ability to create danger in attack, making them a tough opponent heading into the Round of 16. Morgan Rogers, the team's top scorer in the Champions League with three goals and one assist, has proven to be a key figure in their attack.
Brugge vs. Aston Villa Pick
Aston Villa has shown greater overall strength and consistency throughout the Champions League. The English side advanced directly to the Round of 16 with an impressive group-stage performance that included key victories against top European teams, like Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig. Aston Villa is a well-balanced and dangerous team.
Brugge, on the other hand, struggled with inconsistency in the group stage and suffered multiple defeats against stronger opponents. While Brugge managed to eliminate Atalanta in the previous round, Aston Villa presents a tougher challenge.
Additionally, Rogers, Aston Villa’s top scorer in the tournament, has been a pivotal player in attack, while Brugge lacks a standout goal scorer. With their superior depth, tactical discipline and experience in high-pressure matches, Aston Villa has the upper hand to secure a win in this first leg.
Brugge vs. Aston Villa Pick: Aston Villa Moneyline
