Champions League Preview: PSG vs. Aston Villa Second Leg

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Paris Saint-Germain will visit Aston Villa on Tuesday for the second leg of their 2024-25 Champions League quarterfinal match. PSG holds a strong 3-1 aggregate lead after dominating Aston Villa in the first leg, with goals from Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Nuno Mendes. Before their loss in Paris, Aston Villa had won seven consecutive matches across all competitions.

PSG at Aston Villa Betting Odds

  • Total: 2.5 (Over -170, Under +135)
  • Money line: PSG +110, Draw +265, Aston Villa +225
  • To Advance: PSG -2000, Aston Villa +900

SportsLine Projection Model suggests betting on the Over for the second leg and indicates value on one side of the money line. For detailed projections and expert picks for PSG vs. Aston Villa, refer to SportsLine. Expert Jon Eimer has provided several picks on team totals and goalscorer props.

After previous disappointments in the Champions League knockout stages, PSG`s fortune seems to be changing. Having already secured the Ligue 1 title, their primary focus is now on this Champions League competition. In the Round of 16, PSG defeated top seed Liverpool, securing a draw in the second leg before winning on penalties. Ousmane Dembele is having a career-best season with PSG and is priced at +140 to score anytime, leading the team with seven Champions League goals. Doue and Kvaratskhelia, who both scored in the first leg, are each at +220 to score again on Tuesday. Bradley Barcola, the team`s second top scorer, is at +180 to score and is likely to start from the bench. PSG enters this match well-rested after a full week off and will have Marquinhos back from suspension.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery aims to add to his former club`s Champions League struggles. Despite a 3-1 aggregate deficit, Villa returns home, where they have only lost once in domestic league this season. Following the loss in Paris, they bounced back with a 3-0 victory over Southampton, with Ollie Watkins making a significant impact as a substitute. Watkins is expected to start on Tuesday and is priced at +170 to score. Marcus Rashford, who joined on loan, is at +210 to score. Villa will miss Donyell Malen, who is ineligible for the Champions League squad due to transfer rules. Leon Bailey is also doubtful for Emery`s team due to injury.

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