Club America vs Aston Villa Prediction and Betting Tips | August 3rd 2024

Aston Villa return to action in pre-season when they take on Mexican outfit Club America at Soldier Field on Saturday. Unai Emery’s side head into the weekend off the back of two consecutive defeats and will be looking to find their feet.

Club America were outclassed and outplayed by Chelsea on Wednesday as they suffered a 3-0 loss against the Premier League powerhouse at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

André Jardine’s men have failed to win their three friendly matches this year, with a 1-1 draw against Juarez on June 24 sandwiched between defeats against Cruz Azul and Chelsea respectively.

Back home, Club America have enjoyed a solid start to the new Mexican campaign as they clinched the Super Cup title on June 30 and have won two of their opening four league matches.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa suffered a second consecutive defeat in the off-season on Wednesday when they were beaten 2-0 by German outfit RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena.

Before that, Emery’s men kicked off their pre-season fixtures with back-to-back wins over Walsall and Spartak Trnava before falling to a 4-1 defeat against MLS side Columbus Crew on July 20.

Aston Villa follows Saturday’s clash with games against Athletic Bilbao and Borussia Dortmund before visiting the London Stadium to take on West Ham United in their 2024-25 Premier League opener on August 17.

Club America vs Aston Villa Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

This will be the first-ever meeting between Club America and Aston Villa, who will both be looking to begin their rivalry on a positive note.
Club America are without a win in their three friendly games in 2024, losing twice and claiming one draw while conceding seven goals and scoring three.
Aston Villa have failed to win eight of their last 10 matches in all competitions, losing six and claiming two draws since late April.
Club America have won just one of their last nine away matches across all competitions while losing four and claiming four draws since the start of May.

Club America vs Aston Villa Prediction

Coming off two defeats, Aston Villa will head into the weekend looking to pick up a morale-boosting result. Given the gulf in class and quality between the two sides, we are backing Emery’s men to come away with the desired victory.

Prediction: Club America 1-2 Aston Villa

Club America vs Aston Villa Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Aston Villa to win

Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in five of Club America’s last six games)

Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in five of Club America’s last seven outings)