Aston Villa vs Juventus: Predicted lineups, team news, and prediction | OneFootball

Aston Villa welcome Italian giants Juventus to Villa Park on Wednesday evening for a crucial Champions League encounter. Both teams enter the match facing significant challenges, with Villa looking to end their six-match winless run and Juventus managing an injury crisis that could see eight players missing from their squad.

Aston Villa’s form and injury woes

Aston Villa's Champions League journey started brilliantly with three straight wins, including an impressive victory over Bayern Munich and a commanding performance against Bologna. Their momentum has since stalled, with their latest setback being a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace in the Premier League, leaving them eighth in the standings.

The home side's preparation has been hampered by injuries to key players. Jacob Ramsey and Boubacar Kamara are ruled out with hamstring problems, while Ezri Konsa and Amadou Onana face late fitness tests after sustaining injuries during international duty. Villa's European home record remains a bright spot, boasting eight wins from their last nine matches at Villa Park.

Juventus’ mixed start and key absentees

The Turin-based club arrives at Villa Park undefeated in Serie A after 13 games but showing mixed form in Europe. Their Champions League campaign began with victories over PSV Eindhoven and RB Leipzig, but they've managed just one win in their last four European matches. A recent goalless draw with AC Milan highlighted their offensive struggles.

Juventus manager Thiago Motta faces selection headaches with several key players unavailable. Dusan Vlahovic, Douglas Luiz, and Bremer lead the list of absentees, forcing tactical adjustments. Despite their attacking concerns, Juventus maintain Serie A's strongest defence, having conceded only seven goals this season.

Key player: Morgan Rogers

Morgan Rogers emerges as Villa's potential game-changer for this crucial fixture. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder, who recently earned his England debut, ranks second in successful dribbles in the Champions League, trailing only AC Milan's Rafael Leao. His ball-carrying ability and creative output could prove decisive against Juventus's depleted lineup.

Aston Villa vs Juventus: Predicted lineups

Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Torres, Carlos, Digne, Tielemans, Barkley, Bailey, Rogers, McGinn, Watkins.

Juventus: Di Gregorio, Weah, Kalulu, Gatti, Cambiaso, Locatelli, Thuram, McKennie, Koopmeiners, Yildiz, Conceicao.

How to watch

The match kicks off at 8 PM GMT. UK viewers can watch live on TNT Sports 2 or stream via Discovery+. International broadcasts include Paramount+ (USA), DAZN (Canada), and Sony LIV (India).

This European night at Villa Park sets the stage for a compelling match between two teams battling adversity. Villa aim to rediscover their early-season form, while Juventus seek to overcome their injury troubles and maintain their defensive excellence.