Verdict: Aston Villa double chance
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Luckster
Turning their attention back to Champions League action on Tuesday evening, Aston Villa will travel to the Stade Louis II when they meet Monaco.
Monaco
Starting with the hosts, while Monaco might have come flying out of the traps when opening up the 2024/25 campaign, Adi Hutter’ side have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Suffering a major second-half collapse away at Montpellier over the weekend as they eventually slumped to a 2-1 loss, the former former Eintracht Frankfurt boss has some mounting pressure on his shoulders. Crashing out of the Coupe de France on January 14th following penalties heartbreak at the hands of Reims, Monaco have recorded just a single victory from any of their previous eight appearances across all competitions. Signing off 2024 with an action-packed 4-2 defeat at home against PSG, Tuesday’s hosts have also lost three of their previous five showdowns at the Stade Louis II.
Monaco Team News
Not making a single appearance since December 1st and dealing with a host if injury setbacks this season, Monaco will once again be without former Arsenal starlet Floarun Balogun on Tuesday evening. Missing out away at Montpellier over the weekend with a reported back issue, Ivory Coast international Wilfried Singo is seen as a doubt.
However, recently returning from a minor knock, Aleksandr Glolovin should feature from the start in midweek. Likewise, handed a Ligue 1 rest on Friday night, Swiss striker Breel Embolo should be handed a full recall and lead the line here.
Aston Villa
As for the visitors, mounting a dramatic comeback away at Arsenal on Saturday evening as they eventually left north London with a 2-2 draw, Aston Villa should find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Embarking on what has been an historic Champions League adventure this season and with their sights set on booking a famous quarter-final ticket, Unai Emery’s men will be smelling the chance to make another heavyweight statement here. Extending on their FA Cup campaign on January 10th as they secured a 2-1 victory at home against West Ham, Villa are unbeaten in each of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Getting the New Year underway with another 2-1 win against Leicester, it appears that Emery’s side have really found their feet since opening 2025.
Aston Villa Team News
Suffering a suspected hamstring injury away at Arsenal on Saturday evening, Aston Villa will be without former Everton midfielder Amadou Onana here. Likewise, still dealing with a recent thigh issue, Scotland international John McGinn will not travel over to France on Tuesday evening.
While Ollie Watkins might have recorded three goals in his previous four Premier League appearances, the ex-Brentford striker could be replaced in the final third by Jhon Duran. Tyrone Mings will once again partner Ezri Konsa at the heart of Emery’s defence.
Monaco vs Aston Villa Key Factors to Consider
- Tuesday’s showdown at the Stade Louis II will be the first competitive meeting between Monaco and Aston Villa.
- The French outfit have recorded just a single victory from any of their previous eight appearances across all competitions.
- Aston Villa are unbeaten in all of their last five matchups across all formats.
- Monaco have lost three of their previous five showdowns at the Stade Louis II.
- England international Ollie Watkins has found the net in three of his previous four Premier League appearances.
Conclusion
Mounting a dramatic late comeback away at Arsenal last weekend, Aston Villa will travel over to France with the mood in their camp at a real high. With their sights set on booking a famous Champions League quarter-final ticket, Emery’s men will be looking to make another European statement here. Meeting a Monaco squad that find themselves at the heart of what has become a major rut, we are backing an away double chance on Tuesday evening.
Verdict: Aston Villa double chance
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Luckster
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