Aston Villa will embark on their first ever Champions League adventure in 2024/25 after finishing in the top four in the Champions League last season.
The club are, of course, no stranger to European competition as they won the Europen Cup in 1982 before the creation of the Champions League.
First up for Unai Emery's men is an away tie against Swiss outfit Young Boys.
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Young Boys Recent Form
Young Boys have made a poor start to the league this season ad they lost their first three matches before drawing the next three.
They had to qualify for the Champions League via the playoff stage and beat Galatasaray over two legs.
They have a remarkable 10-0 win to their name this season which came against Printse-Nendaz in the Swiss Cup.
Young Boys Injury News
Goalkeeper David von Ballmoos recently returned from injury to replace young backup Marvin Keller at the weekend.
Silvère Ganvoula has scored three of the Bern club's seven league goals so far, so he could be key.
Last Young Boys Lineup
Here's how Young Boys lined up in the Swiss Cup at the weekend:
Von Ballmoos; Benito, Abdu Conte, Camara, Athekame; Ugrinic, Niasse, Males; Itten, Virginius, Monteiro
Aston Villa Recent Form
Villa have won three and drawn three of their four Premier League matches this season.
They've defeated West Ham, Leicester and Everton and lost 2-0 at home to Arsenal.
Last time out, they dramatically came from two goals behind to beat the Toffees 3-2 at Villa Park.
Aston Villa Injury News
Emery has a few injury issues to contend with in his squad as both Leon Bailey and Matty Cash will miss out due to hamstring and thigh problems respectively.
Long-term absentees Tyrone Mings and Boubacar Kamara are encouragingly back in training, but neither are close to being match fit.
Last Aston Villa Lineup
Here's how Villa lined up against Everton.
Young Boys - Player To Watch
Silvère Ganvoula has scored three of Young Boys' seven league goals so far this campaign.
Aston Villa - Player To Watch
Before the weekend, Ollie Watkins hadn't scored since his dramatic extra-time winner for England against the Netherlands at the Euros. He's opened up his account for the new campaign now, though, so expect the goals to come easier.
Young Boys vs Aston Villa - Prediction
Young Boys haven't been on such a wretched run in the league since 2022 and they are currently rock bottom of the Swiss Super League, so Villa will be licking their lips at the chance to claim all three points here.
In 12 European fixtures against English sides, Young Boys have won just two.
Scoreline prediction - Young Boys 0-2 Aston Villa
Young Boys vs Aston Villa - Betting Tips
Aston Villa to Win and Over 2.5 Goals Score
- Three out of Villa's four games this season have had at least three goals.
- Young Boys have played 10 matches this season in all competitions, and eight of them have had at least three goals.
Ollie Watkins to Score First
- You can get odds of around 0/2 on Watkins to be the first player to score a goal in the game.
