Monaco vs Aston Villa Prediction 21.01.2025 | Champions League

• Competition: UEFA Champions League - Matchweek 7
• Date: Tuesday, 21st, January 2025
• Kickoff: 17:45 UK / 18:45 CEST
• Venue: Stade Louis II (Monaco)

With eyes on staying among the top eight, Aston Villa are set to visit Monaco at Stade Louis II for their seventh-round match in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

The team managed by Austrian coach Adi Hutter has emerged as a pleasant surprise in the early stages of the UEFA Champions League, claiming three wins and one draw from their first four matches, giving the impression that they are serious contenders for a top-eight finish. However, Les Monegasques' furious UCL start came to a halt in their subsequent outings, as they ended up empty-handed in matches against Benfica (2-3 at home) and Arsenal (0-3 away), which saw them slip to 16th place, three points behind Ligue 1 counterpart LOSC Lille, who hold 8th position.

Next up for them are Aston Villa, who are well-positioned to avoid additional playoff matches and qualify directly for the last-16 round in the UEFA Champions League, as their well-deserved 13-point haul puts them in fifth on the standings. However, Unai Emery's chosen ones must remain fully focused on their remaining two tasks in the league phase to get the job of securing a top-eight finish, as ninth-ranked Borussia Dortmund is hot on their heels, trailing by just one point.

Monaco vs Aston Villa Betting Tips: X2 (DOUBLE CHANCE)

The visit to Stade Louis II won't be a walk in the park, but we are confident that the Premier League contender can come away with something from Tuesday's trip or possibly even take all three points. Monaco's form has been plummeting for a considerable period with no clear signs of improvement, and the start of 2025 isn't looking promising as they have failed to win any of their first four matches (D1 L3), a run that includes a lost Super Cup final to PSG and an early exit from the Coupe de France. In stark contrast, Aston Villa have thrived since the start of the new calendar year, claiming three wins on the bounce before snatching a huge point at the Emirates against Arsenal in a dramatic 2-2 draw, setting a strong tone before their trip to France. Even with the support of their fans, Monaco's recent performances show little signs of life, and this is something Unai Emery's team should take full advantage of to come away with a favorable outcome from Stade Louis II.