Aston Villa tonight meet Celtic in a huge Champions League clash. Unai Emery’s side are looking to book their spot in the next round, having failed to do so against Monaco last time out. Three points would give them a great chance of finishing in the top eight and thereby avoiding the need for a two-legged play-off next month, albeit they will need results elsewhere to also go their way.
Villa, however, are at least guaranteed a place in the play-offs and the same can be said of Brendan Rodgers’s Celtic side. Such has been the strength of the Scottish champions in Europe this season, three points could also see them move straight into the top eight should other results go their way.
It is a huge meeting between two of the biggest sides in Britian as the first phase of the new-look Champions League comes to a close. Follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Aston Villa vs Celtic latest news
Kick-off time and venue: 8pm GMT; Villa Park
TV channel and live stream: TNT Sports 1
Aston Villa team news: John McGinn fit again
Celtic team news: Jota unavailable
Prediction: Villa to win
Aston Villa vs Celtic: Head to head (h2h) history and results
17:42 , Jonathan Gorrie
The two teams have never met competitively.
Aston Villa vs Celtic: Champions League score prediction today
17:34 , Jonathan Gorrie
It promises to be a huge occasion tonight but Villa surely have enough at home, given the difference in resources.
Aston Villa to win 2-0.
Celtic team news vs Aston Villa today
17:33 , Jonathan Gorrie
Forward Jota cannot feature for Celtic tonight despite making a sensational return to the club as he has not registered for this stage of the competition.
He will, however, be available for the next round.
Aston Villa team news vs Celtic today
17:32 , Jonathan Gorrie
John McGinn has returned to full fitness recently in a major boost for Villa.
Tyrone Mings is thought to have avoided serious injury despite the distressing scenes as the defender came off against West Ham on Sunday.
Aston Villa vs Celtic: TV channel and live stream for Champions League tonight
17:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Coverage starts at 7pm GMT ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Welcome
17:21 , Jonathan Gorrie
Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of a huge Champions League clash between Aston Villa and Celtic.
Kick-off from Villa Park is at 8pm GMT tonight.
