UEFA Champions League – Matchday 1

Young Boys vs Aston Villa

Date: September 17, 2024

Time: 5:45 PM BST (6:45 PM local time)

Venue: Stadion Wankdorf, Berne, Switzerland

Team Lineups

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: Martinez
• Defenders: Bogarde, Konsa, Pau Torres, Digne
• Midfielders: McGinn, Tielemans, Onana
• Attacking Midfielders: Ramsey, Rogers
• Forward: Watkins

Young Boys (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: Von Ballmoos
• Defenders: Athekame, Camara, Zoukrou, Hadjam
• Midfielders: Niasse, Lauper
• Attacking Midfielders: Monteiro, Ugrinic, Colley
• Forward: Ganvoula

Match Preview

Aston Villa comes into this match after an impressive 3-2 victory over Everton in the Premier League. However, they will be without some key players like Leon Bailey, Matty Cash, and Boubacar Kamara. Young Boys, on the other hand, have been struggling in the Swiss Super League, sitting at the bottom of the table after six matches.

How to Watch

The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and available to stream via Discovery+.

Prediction

Aston Villa is expected to win 2-1 due to their current form and squad strength, but Young Boys will look to capitalize on their home advantage.