Barcelona vs Aston Villa prediction 03.11.2026 | UEFA Champions League
FC Barcelona
Kick off:
Date:
Aston Villa
1
1.27
X
6.92
2
11.50
Contents
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Date: 3rd November, 2026
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
- Venue: Spotify Camp Nou
Barcelona welcome Aston Villa to Camp Nou on Tuesday, with both sides looking to strengthen their position in the UEFA Champions League league phase. The hosts go into the Matchday 4 clash having bounced back from consecutive defeats with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Alaves, while Villa were held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham on Saturday.
Barcelona team overview
Barcelona's Champions League campaign began with a 5-1 victory over Feyenoord before a 4-1 win at Galatasaray. They subsequently suffered a 4-2 defeat against reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain, meaning their three European games have produced a staggering 17 goals total.
Their domestic form has been more mixed recently. Defeats against PSG and Real Madrid were followed by Saturday's 6-1 demolition of Alaves, with Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both scoring twice. The victory was particularly important after the Clasico defeat and restored some momentum before this crucial European fixture.
However, Hansi Flick continues to have defensive problems. Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen are among the players reported to be unavailable, while Dani Olmo is also out with an injury sustained against PSG. Barcelona's defensive absences could be significant against a Villa side that has scored freely in Europe.
Last matches of FC Barcelona
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FC Barcelona
6 : 1
Alaves
La Liga
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FC Barcelona
1 : 2
Real Madrid
La Liga
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PSG
4 : 2
FC Barcelona
Champions League
-
Real Betis
2 : 5
FC Barcelona
La Liga
-
Galatasaray
1 : 4
FC Barcelona
Champions League
FC Barcelona lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Joan Garcia
Defenders
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2
João Cancelo
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35
Gerard Martín
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4
Pau Cubarsí
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3
Alejandro Balde
Midfielders
-
8
Pedri
-
16
Rodri
-
7
Fermín López
Forwards
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10
Lamine Yamal
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20
Anthony Gordon
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11
Raphinha
Aston Villa team overview
Villa have been one of the standout teams in the Champions League so far. They opened with a 3-2 victory at Club Brugge, followed it with a remarkable 6-0 home win over Fenerbahce and then defeated Viking 3-1.
Their broader form is also impressive. Villa beat Newcastle and Manchester City in the Premier League during October, although they were beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth in the League Cup before Saturday's 1-1 draw with Fulham.
Villa have some defensive absences of their own, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Matteo Ruggeri among those expected to miss out. Boubacar Kamara is also reported to be unavailable, while Johan Manzambi remains a doubt.
Last matches of Aston Villa
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Aston Villa
1 : 1
Fulham
Premier League
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AFC Bournemouth
3 : 0
Aston Villa
Carabao Cup
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Aston Villa
2 : 1
Manchester City
Premier League
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Aston Villa
3 : 1
Viking
Champions League
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Newcastle United
0 : 1
Aston Villa
Premier League
Aston Villa lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Zion Suzuki
Defenders
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2
Matty Cash
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3
Victor Lindelöf
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14
Pau Torres
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22
Ian Maatsen
Midfielders
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44
Boubacar Kamara
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19
João Gomes
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17
Johan Manzambi
Forwards
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7
John McGinn
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10
Emiliano Buendía
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9
Nicolas Jackson
Prediction
Barcelona's defensive injury problems could make this an open contest, particularly with both teams possessing considerable attacking firepower. Over 1.5 first-half goals is also an appealing option, with that outcome having landed in all three of Villa's Champions League matches and once in Barcelona's three fixtures.
Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals (1st Half).
Three reasons we expect Over 1.5 Goals (1st Half)
- Both teams have been involved in high-scoring Champions League games. Barcelona's three matches have produced 13 goals, while Villa's three have produced 16.
- Barcelona are consistently getting on the scoresheet early. They have scored in the first half in each of their last 16 matches according to recent statistics.
- Over 1.5 total goals landed in all three of Aston Villa's Champions League matches so far.
Main prediction FC Barcelona - Aston Villa
Over 1.5 goals 1st half
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.74
FC Barcelona vs Aston Villa standings in Champions League
| League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 - 5 | +9 | 9 |
| 2 | Aston Villa | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 - 3 | +9 | 9 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 - 7 | +5 | 9 |
| 4 | Real Madrid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 - 5 | +5 | 9 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 - 4 | +3 | 9 |
| 6 | VfB Stuttgart | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 - 2 | +5 | 7 |
| 7 | Arsenal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 - 2 | +4 | 7 |
| 8 | FC Barcelona | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 - 6 | +5 | 6 |
| 9 | Como | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 - 5 | +5 | 6 |
| 10 | Manchester City | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 - 5 | +4 | 6 |
| 11 | Club Brugge | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 - 6 | +3 | 6 |
| 12 | Sporting CP | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 - 4 | +3 | 6 |
| 13 | Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 - 4 | +1 | 6 |
| 14 | FC Bayern München | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 - 5 | +5 | 5 |
| 15 | Roma | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 - 5 | +3 | 4 |
| 16 | Atlético de Madrid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 17 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 18 | PSV | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 19 | Villarreal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 - 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 20 | Inter | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 - 6 | -1 | 3 |
| 21 | Manchester United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 - 6 | -1 | 3 |
| 22 | Napoli | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 - 7 | -2 | 3 |
| 23 | Galatasaray | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 - 9 | -3 | 3 |
| 24 | LASK | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 - 9 | -3 | 3 |
| 25 | Sabah | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 6 | -3 | 3 |
| 26 | Feyenoord | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 8 | -4 | 3 |
| 27 | Lens | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 7 | -4 | 3 |
| 28 | Bodø / Glimt | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 9 | -5 | 3 |
| 29 | AEK Athens | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 8 | -5 | 3 |
| 30 | RB Leipzig | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 8 | -5 | 3 |
| 31 | Fenerbahçe | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 - 9 | -6 | 2 |
| 32 | Slavia Praha | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 - 7 | -3 | 1 |
| 33 | Viking | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 - 9 | -4 | 1 |
| 34 | Porto | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 - 6 | -4 | 0 |
| 35 | LOSC Lille | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 - 10 | -6 | 0 |
| 36 | Slovan Bratislava | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 - 13 | -12 | 0 |