Aston Villa vs PSG: Aston Villa host Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie, with the French champions leading 3-1 on aggregate. Unai Emery’s side will look to overturn the deficit at a sold-out Villa Park, but PSG arrive in top form and will be confident of finishing the job.

Head-to-Head

• Played: 1

• PSG Wins: 1

• Aston Villa Wins: 0

• Draws: 0

• Last Meeting: PSG 3-1 Aston Villa (10 April 2025, 1st leg)

Recent Form

Aston Villa (Last 5 matches – W, W, W, L, W):
Villa have won 4 of their last 5, including a commanding 3-0 away win over Southampton. Despite losing the first leg in Paris, Emery’s side are unbeaten in 17 straight home games, offering hope for a dramatic comeback.

PSG (Last 5 matches – W, W, W, W, W):
Luis Enrique’s men are on a 7-game winning run, and remarkably, have won 16 straight away fixtures. They dominated the first leg and remain favourites to progress, with their attack firing on all cylinders.

Team News

Aston Villa (50 words)
Leon Bailey is out due to injury, but Unai Emery has a largely fit squad at his disposal. Marcus Rashford is expected to lead the line again, supported by Asensio and Rogers in attack. Villa’s midfield trio of Onana, Tielemans, and Ramsey will be key to any potential turnaround.

Paris Saint-Germain (50 words)
PSG have no injury concerns ahead of the trip to Birmingham. Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, and Doue are expected to start up front, with Neves anchoring midfield. The backline of Hakimi, Beraldo, Pacho, and Mendes offers both stability and pace, while Donnarumma remains a commanding presence in goal.

Aston Villa vs PSG Predicted Lineups

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)
Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Onana, Tielemans; Rogers, Asensio, Ramsey; Rashford

Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3)
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Beraldo, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Ferreira, Ruiz; Dembele, Doue, Kvaratskhelia

10 Key Stats

1. PSG are on a 16-match winning streak away from home.

2. Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last 17 home matches.

3. PSG won the first leg 3-1 in Paris.

4. Villa have scored in 14 consecutive matches.

5. PSG have scored in each of their last 7 matches.

6. Villa win the first half in 23% of games; PSG do so in 47%.

7. PSG score an average of 2.64 goals away from home.

8. Villa average 1.94 goals per home game.

9. PSG have conceded in only 4% of both halves in their last games.

10. Villa have won 4 straight home matches.

Aston Villa vs PSG Prediction

Aston Villa need a near-perfect performance to overturn the 3-1 first-leg defeat. While they’re strong at home, PSG’s firepower and away form make them difficult to stop. Expect a tense battle, with Villa pushing hard but PSG holding firm.

Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Paris Saint-Germain
(PSG advance 4-3 on aggregate)

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