J. McGinn
O. Watkins
Y. Tielemans
Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
4.75
|
4.20
|
1.65
|
| Prob. |
21.1%
|
23.8%
|
60.6%
|
Key points
• BSC Young Boys are undefeated in their last six matches, with impressive offensive prowess, scoring 21 goals in total.
• Young Boys have a solid defensive record, conceding just 1.17 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets.
• 67% of Young Boys' recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in two-thirds of the games.
• Aston Villa have won four of their last six matches, showing strong attacking abilities.
• Villa have not kept a clean sheet in their recent games, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per match.
• Aston Villa's recent away form has been a mix of competitive wins and friendly losses, with an average of 2.67 total goals per game.
Current streaks
BSC Young Boys
1
0
0
7
0
2
Aston Villa
2
0
0
2
0
9
Recent form
BSC Young Boys
BSC Young Boys are showing impressive form, remaining undefeated in their last six matches with four wins and two draws. Their offensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, having scored a remarkable 21 goals in these six games, averaging 3.5 goals per match. The team's goal-scoring ability was on full display in their Schweizer Cup matches, with a 10-0 thrashing of Printse-Nendaz and a 4-2 victory over Vevey Sports. Their Champions League performances have also been strong, securing wins against Galatasaray both home and away. Defensively, Young Boys have been solid, conceding just 1.17 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets. The team's matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in two-thirds of the matches.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa's recent form has been impressive, with four wins in their last six matches across all competitions. They are currently on a three-game winning streak in the Premier League, showcasing their strong start to the season. The team has been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 67% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in two-thirds of the matches. Notably, Villa has been consistent in finding the back of the net, scoring in five out of six games, including two 3-2 victories against Everton and Athletic Club. However, their defensive record could be a concern, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of these games, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per match. The team's goal difference stands at zero, indicating a balance between their attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities.
BSC Young Boys
DWWWDW
W4 D2 L0
21
3.5
7
1.2
+14
2
4.67
67%
33%
67%
Aston Villa
WLWLWW
W4 D0 L2
10
1.7
10
1.7
0
0
3.33
67%
33%
67%
Recent home/away form
BSC Young Boys
BSC Young Boys' recent home form has been inconsistent, with their last six games yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. Their defense has been a concern, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game, which is higher than their scoring rate of 1.5 goals per game. The team has been involved in several high-scoring matches, with 67% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals, including a thrilling 3-2 victory against Galatasaray in the Champions League. Both teams have scored in 83% of these matches, indicating exciting, open games for spectators. While Young Boys have struggled to keep clean sheets, managing only one in this period, their matches have averaged a total of 3.17 goals, suggesting they're part of entertaining contests even when not winning.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa's recent away form presents an interesting contrast between competitive matches and friendlies. The team has won their last two Premier League away games, beating Leicester and West Ham by identical 2-1 scorelines, showing resilience in competitive fixtures. However, prior to these victories, Villa endured a four-game losing streak in friendlies, including a particularly heavy 4-1 defeat to Columbus Crew. This run of friendly losses saw Villa concede 9 goals while only scoring once, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities during their pre-season preparations. Despite the mixed results, Villa's overall goal difference in these six games stands at -6, with an average of 2.67 total goals per game, suggesting their matches tend to be relatively high-scoring affairs, especially when considering the 4-1 loss to Columbus Crew as a standout high-scoring game.
BSC Young Boys
WLLDWD
W2 D2 L2
9
1.5
10
1.7
-1
1
3.17
83%
33%
67%
Aston Villa
LLLLWW
W2 D0 L4
5
0.8
11
1.8
-6
0
2.67
50%
50%
50%