This matchup promises plenty of action at both ends, as 2 attack-minded teams with less solid defences face off. Aston Villa average 1.5 goals scored and 1.55 conceded per game in the Premier League, while Monaco have been just as prolific in Ligue 1, scoring 1.61 goals per game but conceding 1.11 – despite facing weaker attacking opposition than Villa.

In European competitions, Monaco’s matches have been even more open, with the team averaging an impressive 2 goals scored and 1.67 conceded per game. With a crucial win potentially pivotal in both teams’ pursuit of a top-8 finish, an aggressive, attacking approach seems likely. This makes BTTS a compelling option.

Watkins has been a key figure in Aston Villa’s attack, with 10 goals and 4 assists in the Premier League. He’s also created opportunities in the Champions League, providing 2 assists, and enters this match in excellent form, with 3 goals and 2 assists in his last 5 appearances.

Monaco’s defence has shown vulnerabilities, conceding an average of 4 shots on target per game in this competition. With Watkins averaging 1.23 shots on target per match in the Premier League, his recent sharpness and Monaco’s defensive struggles make him a strong candidate to hit the target at least once.

Monaco have been consistently strong offensively in UEFA competitions, averaging 5.33 shots on target per match. This aligns well with Aston Villa’s defensive record, as Villa concede an average of 5.17 shots on target per game in the same competition.

Monaco’s attacking threat, coupled with Villa’s tendency to allow opportunities, makes Monaco highly likely to register at least 5 shots on target in this matchup.

Monaco and Aston Villa’s UEFA competition stats strongly support a high corner count. Monaco generate 5.50 corners per match and concede 3.33, while Villa average 4.17 corners and allow 4.67. Combined, their matches see an average of 8.83 corners, and this total reflects the open, attacking nature of both sides.

Monaco’s offensive style tends to ensure regular set piece opportunities, while Villa’s high-pressing approach also results in frequent corners at both ends. With both teams expected to push for goals, surpassing 9.5 match corners in this game is well within reach, making this an attractive betting option.

Aston Villa to win at these odds is an appealing option given their strong recent form. Villa have been in impressive shape, unbeaten in 4 in the Premier League and with recent significant results such as a win over Manchester City and a draw at Arsenal. Their attacking threat, led by Ollie Watkins, combined with a solid defensive structure under Unai Emery, has made them a tough team to break down.

After a strong start to their Ligue 1 campaign, Monaco’s form has stagnated, leaving them winless in their last 4 matches.

Aston Villa have averaged 4.17 corners per game in the CL, which is comfortably over the 3.5 corners threshold. Their style of play, which involves quick counter-attacks and wide play, often results in corner opportunities.

Monaco’s defence concedes an average of 3.33 corners per match, further supporting Villa’s likelihood of hitting at least 4 corners.

Both teams have shown a strong propensity for goals in the CL. Monaco’s average of 3.67 goals scored or conceded per game, combined with Villa’s 2.00 goals scored or conceded per game, sets the stage for a high-scoring encounter. Both sides have attacking players in form and are likely to exploit each other’s defensive weaknesses.

Monaco have conceded 1.67 goals per game, while Villa allow 0.50 goals per match but this rises to 1.55 with a larger sample size in the Premier League, suggesting vulnerabilities at the back.

With both teams likely to push for a result and in turn goals, the odds of this match seeing over 2.5 goals are strong, especially given their attacking and defensive records.

Lamine Camara has been a consistent presence for Monaco in the Champions League, playing every minute and drawing an average of 2.5 fouls per game. While his average in Ligue 1 is slightly lower at 1.2 fouls per game, his ability to draw fouls remains notable, especially against teams like Villa, who are prone to committing fouls.

Villa average 11.7 fouls per match across all competitions, which bodes well for Camara. With a midfield pairing of Amadou Onana and Youri Tielemans, both averaging over 1.3 fouls per game, Camara is likely to be fouled at least twice in this encounter, making this bet highly appealing.