Aston Villa v Bayern Munich: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Aston Villa host Bayern Munich in a repeat of their famous 1982 European Cup Final victory with both sides aiming to make it two wins from two at the start of the new UEFA Champions League campaign.

Villa, on their debut in the UEFA Champions League, won well at Young Boys on Matchday One, seeing off the Swiss side 3-0, while Bayern's 9-2 hammering of Dinamo Zagreb marked the first time a side had ever hit nine in one game in the competition.

Both teams have begun well domestically, Villa are fifth in the Premier League, while Bayern are top of the Bundesliga, but both head into Wednesday's showdown on the back of weekend draws.

The Villans were held 2-2 at Ipswich Town and Bayern drew 1-1 with reigning German champions Bayer Leverkusen.

Aston Villa v Bayern Munich betting tips and predictions

Bayern Munich to win and both teams to score - 2/1

Villa have been looking forward to this clash with Bayern ever since the UEFA Champions League fixtures were confirmed as they welcome the club they famously beat when lifting the European Cup in 1982 to Villa Park.

In their first home fixture in the competition, Villa will be desperate to secure a statement victory to follow up on their impressive win over Young Boys, but Bayern are a vastly experienced, seasoned European outfit who should handle the big occasion comfortably.

The record-breaking 9-2 home success over Dinamo Zagreb showcased Bayern's credentials and their seriously talented squad can secure all three points at Villa Park to maintain what has been a great start to the season for new coach Vincent Kompany.

Bayern have won four of their first five Bundesliga games to sit a point clear of Eintracht Frankfurt at the top, scoring 17 goals in the process, and they have so much attacking talent among their ranks.

Former Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, Germany stars Jamal Musiala and Serge Gnabry and England skipper Harry Kane are their main threats and Villa are likely to struggle to keep them quiet.

Unai Emery is a wily tactician, especially in European competition, and he will devise a game plan he thinks will help Villa get something from the match, making use of his own side's dangerous players such as Leon Bailey, Morgan Rogers and star striker Ollie Watkins.

Villa have scored at least two goals in seven of their eight outings in all competitions this season - with the only exception being the 2-0 defeat at home to Arsenal - so they look good enough to get on the scoresheet again, even if ultimately they may fall to a narrow defeat.

Michael Olise to score anytime - 4/1

Olise has impressed since leaving Palace for Bayern in the summer, scoring five goals in all competitions, while the winger has also weighed in with three assists.

Olise has had 15 shots, of which eight have been on target, for his new club in the early weeks of the season and he will want to impress back in England against Villa.

The 22-year-old grabbed a brace in the rout of Dinamo Zagreb on Matchday One and he can add to his tally as he continues to shine for Kompany's side.

Morgan Rogers - Over 0.5 shots on target - 6/5

Villa will cause Bayern some problems and Rogers will be one of the players Emery will be relying upon to ask questions of the visitors' defence.

The attacking midfielder got his first goal of the season in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Ipswich and he looks solid value to register at least one shot on target against Bayern.

Rogers has managed at least one shot on target in four of his seven appearances this season and will want to make an impact when he given the opportunity in Wednesday's game.

Aston Villa v Bayern Munich odds

Aston Villa - 31/10
Draw - 31/10
Bayern Munich - 3/4

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