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Monaco vs Aston Villa: Prediction and Betting Odds 3.60
Monaco approaches the resumption of the Champions League on a streak of four matches without a win. Aston Villa unbeaten streak, taking into account all tournaments, has reached five games. How will the face-to-face confrontation between the rivals on January 21 go? We recommend that you read our betting tip and choose the best bets on the game. The site star expert Roman Pavlyuchenko also shares his opinion on the match
Command Analysis
Monaco
FranceCurrent form
Monaco has seen a certain decline in 2025. They have played four matches in all competitions without winning a single one. The losing streak started with the Super Cup final, when they failed to beat PSG (0:1) on neutral ground in Doha. This was followed by a 2:2 away draw in Ligue 1 with Nice and a penalty shootout defeat to Reims in the 1/16 finals of the French Cup. In their last game in the national championship, the Monegasques lost away to Montpellier. It is clear that the team is far from at the peak of form as they approach the resumption of the Champions League.
In the Ligue 1 standings, Monaco has left the top 3 and is in fourth place after 18 rounds. However, it is only one point behind third-placed Lille. At the same time, it will be difficult to fight for second place with Marseille, as the rival has gone ahead by six points.
At first glance, the standings in the Champions League are not bad. Adi Hütter men have 10 points and are in 16th place in the standings. However, the margin of safety for getting into the playoffs is only three points, and the schedule is not easy in the final two rounds - Aston Villa and Inter. It should be noted that in the main European Cup tournament, the Monegasques had already seen a decline in December - two lost matches in a row, with Benfica (2:3) and Arsenal (0:3).
Disqualifications and injuries
Balogun, Singo, Zakaria, Ilenihena and Diatta are all injured and will not be on the pitch today.
Interesting trends for betting
- Four of Monaco last five matches have seen goals exchanged
- Six of Monaco previous seven Champions League matches have seen at least three goals scored
- In 11 of their last 13 home matches in the Champions League, the Monegasques have not won in the first half
Estimated line-up: Maetsky - Wanderson, Salisu, Kerer, Caio Henrique - Camara, Magassa - Akliush, Minamino, Ben Seghir - Embolo.
Aston Villa
EnglandCurrent form
Aston Villa had a decent slump back in November, when they failed to win in eight matches in a row, taking into account all competitions. However, Unai Emery managed to stabilise his team play and right now the team is on a five-match unbeaten streak - three wins and two draws.
In the Premier League, Birmingham have eight points from their last four games and are one point away from the European Cup zone, sitting in eighth place. In the previous round, Aston Villa had a difficult trip to London to play Arsenal. The Londoners were leading 2-0 in that match, but Unai Emery men fought to the end and snatched a 2-2 draw.
The standings in the Champions League are pleasing to fans, as the Birmingham team has a real chance of finishing in the top 8. The team has 13 points and is in provisional fifth place after six rounds. However, the table is tight, with only one point ahead of Borussia Dortmund, which is in ninth place. In the last round, Aston Villa snatched a tough away win against Leipzig with a score of 3:2.
It is certainly worth noting that the Birmingham team has not been playing their best away games throughout the season. In their last 10 matches at other stadiums, taking into account all tournaments, they have only three victories. Their only defeat in the current Champions League was away, to Brugge (0:1).
Disqualifications and injuries
Torres, McGinn, Barkley are out today due to injuries. Carlos has too many cards.
Interesting trends for betting
- Aston Villa have drawn at half-time in three of their last five matches
- At least one team has failed to score in five of Birmingham last six Champions League matches
- No more than three goals have been scored in five of Aston Villa last six Champions League matches
- Away from home, all competitions taken into account, Aston Villa have won only three of their last ten matches
Probable line-up: Martinez - Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne - Kamara, Onana - Rodgers, Tielemans, Ramsey - Watkins.
Trends
Bet Total shots on target for Manco over 4.5
In six of their last eight home matches in the Champions League, Monaco players have had at least five shots on target
1.65Bet 1st half: total under 1.5 goals
The bet has played in Aston Villa last four matches
1.53Bet Exact score 1:1
Aston Villa have drawn two of their last five matches
6.10Bet Goals in both halves – yes
In the hosts' last three matches, goals were scored in each half
1.71Bet : Monaco to win by fouls
Monaco have not lost due to fouls in six of their last seven matches
1.55Tip and bets
Bookmakers give a slight advantage to Monaco in the upcoming match, which is largely due to the home field factor. However, the latest matches involving the Monegasques are alarming, since they have not won yet in the new year. Aston Villa has a difficult battle with Arsenal in London behind them, where a lot of effort and emotion was spent. On the road throughout the season, the Birmingham team has not performed well, winning only three of the ten previous meetings. In general, in our opinion, the chances of winning today are largely equal, a draw would be a logical outcome, which in some ways suits both teams from a tournament point of view.
Our prediction is a draw with odds of 3.60
Bet on total
Despite recent setbacks, Monaco attack rarely fails, in the last six matches only PSG defense in the Super Cup failed to hide. Aston Villa also have no particular problems in attack, for five games in a row the Birmingham team has scored goals. We believe that in the upcoming meeting there will be an exchange of goals.
Second bet - both teams to score with odds of 1.62
Bet on corners
Let note a promising trend in corners for the upcoming match. In six of Monaco last seven home matches in the Champions League, at least 10 corner kicks were taken. Based on these statistics, we recommend another option for a bet with a good coefficient.
Betting Tip - total over 9.5 corners with odds of 2.00
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