Young Boys vs Aston Villa Prediction 17.09.2024 | Champions League

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  • Competition: UEFA Champions League
  • Date: Tuesday, 17th, September 2024
  • Kickoff: 17:45 UK / 18:45 CEST
  • Venue: Wankdorf Stadium (Bern)

Aston Villa will aim to celebrate their long-awaited return to the Champions League with style as they travel to Wankdorf Stadium to face BSC Young Boys in their group stage opener on Tuesday.

The Swiss champions fully deservedly earned their place in the expanded UEFA's elite club competition for the second year running by shocking Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray with a 4-2 triumph over both legs. By putting on such a bold and impressive performance against a team worth four times as much, BSC Young Boys have made it known to their league stage opponents that they won’t be pushovers and will battle fiercely for every point.

Their first European challenge on their way will be against an Aston Villa side that is making a long-awaited return to UEFA’s most prestigious club competition after more than forty years, having enjoyed a stellar domestic campaign last season where they secured a fourth-place finish. The last time the Birmingham Lions graced this stage in 1981-82, then known as the European Champion Club's Cup, they clinched the title by defeating Bayern Munich 1-0 in the final, and intriguingly, their matchday two task in the Champions League will see them face the German giants again.

Young Boys vs Aston Villa Betting Tips: ASTON VILLA TO WIN

With all due respect to the Swiss champions, they are the weakest opponent out of the eight standing in Aston Villa’s path to the knockout stages, so we hope Emery's squad will grasp the seriousness of the situation and successfully navigate their first European test. After causing a stir against Galatasaray, BSC Young Boys' domestic struggles continue as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Lausanne, leaving them stranded at the bottom of the table as the only Swiss top-flight side not to taste victory after six rounds (D3 L3). 

The Bern-based club are facing an unusual dry spell on the domestic front, and the lack of defensive solidity is adding to the concerns, as coach Patrick Rahmen has seen his side concede at least two goals in three of their first four home fixtures. The former European champion intends to celebrate its four-decade return to the top club scene with style, and their early Premier League outings are sending positive signals, as they have defeated both West Ham and Leicester with identical 2-1 scorelines. The Young Boys will undoubtedly battle fiercely to challenge the Premier League opponents, but we are optimistic that Unai Emery’s squad can transfer their impressive form from opening away matches to make a strong start to the Champions League campaign.

Young Boys

Young Boys team news

There’s no doubt that coach Patrich Rahmen will field the team that stunned Galatasaray over two legs, with LOSC Lille loanee Alan Virginius pushing for a starting spot after his winner goal in Istanbul secured the team’s place in the UCL group stage.

The first-choice goalkeeper, David von Ballmoos, who had to leave the field in the 32nd minute of the first leg against the Turkish team, is likely to return to action in goal after sitting out the last two matches due to a minor injury.

Last matches of Young Boys

  1. Vevey Sports

    2 : 4

    Young Boys

    Swiss Cup

  2. Young Boys

    1 : 1

    Lausanne Sport

    Super League

  3. Galatasaray

    0 : 1

    Young Boys

    Champions League

  4. Young Boys

    3 : 2

    Galatasaray

    Champions League

  5. Printse-Nendaz

    0 : 10

    Young Boys

    Swiss Cup

Young Boys lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 33

    Marvin Keller

Defenders

  • 3

    Jaouen Hadjam

  • 4

    Tanguy Zoukrou

  • 13

    Mohamed Camara

  • 27

    Lewin Blum

Midfielders

  • 11

    Ebrima Colley

  • 20

    Cheikh Niasse

  • 30

    Sandro Lauper

  • 77

    Joel Monteiro

Forwards

  • 7

    Filip Ugrinic

  • 35

    Silvere Ganvoula

Aston Villa

Aston Villa team news

Aston Villa will be without Jamaican winger Leon Bailey for at least 10 weeks after he sustained a hamstring injury in their recent 2-1 Premier League victory over Leicester, with Jacob Ramsey expected to fill the gap in his absence.

Having joined from Red Star Belgrade this summer, 18-year-old Kosta Nedeljkovic has quickly impressed manager Unai Emery and is likely to start at right-back, with Matty Cash sidelined for the rest of the month due to a hamstring injury.

Last matches of Aston Villa

  1. Aston Villa

    3 : 2

    Everton

    Premier League

  2. Leicester City

    1 : 2

    Aston Villa

    Premier League

  3. Aston Villa

    0 : 2

    Arsenal

    Premier League

  4. West Ham United

    1 : 2

    Aston Villa

    Premier League

  5. Borussia Dortmund

    2 : 0

    Aston Villa

    Club Friendlies 1

Aston Villa lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 23

    Emiliano Martinez

Defenders

  • 12

    Lucas Digne

  • 14

    Pau Torres

  • 4

    Ezri Konsa

  • 20

    Kosta Nedeljkovic

Midfielders

  • 7

    John McGinn

  • 8

    Youri Tielemans

  • 24

    Amadou Onana

  • 41

    Jacob Ramsey

Forwards

  • 11

    Ollie Watkins

  • 27

    Morgan Rogers

3 Reasons why we expect Aston Villa to win

  1. Young Boys have won just one of their first four home matches.
  2. Young Boys have conceded two or more goals in three of their last four home matches.
  3. Aston Villa have been perfect on the road, winning both of their opening away games.

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Young Boys vs Aston Villa - FAQ

? Where to watch?

The match between these teams will be broadcast on beIN Connect (Ina),beIN Connect (Phl),DAZN 1 Deutsch,DAZN Canada,Discovery+ UK (Gbr),DStv Now (Afr),K+ (Vie),MTV Katsomo (Fin),World Sport 2 (Afr)

? Who is Young Boys' player to watch?

Silvere Ganvoula has three goals to his name, making him Young Boys' top scorer so far this season.

? Who is Aston Villa's player to watch?

Jhon Duran has scored twice and added one assist in his last four matches.