Leipzig vs Aston Villa Prediction: the Bulls Will Start Their Trip With a Loss

Prediction for the friendly fixture between Leipzig vs Aston Villa, which will take place on August 1st. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Leipzig is still a young team by German soccer standards. In just 15 years, though, the Bulls have become regular Champions League participants, finishing in the top four of the Bundesliga in recent years. Last season was a bit of an exception. They had a pretty disappointing first half, but they gradually started to crawl out of a problematic position. The finishing surge was especially impressive, going on an 11-match unbeaten streak (seven wins and four draws), which moved them up to fourth in the standings. The Bulls haven't played any friendlies so far this summer.

Aston Villa will play in the upcoming Champions League, a huge deal for the Birmingham team. They didn't do so well in the past and had to fight to keep their spot in the Premier League. Unai Emery has made strides quickly, turning the club into an EPL contender that finished in fourth place. The Lions have been busy buying for their Champions League debut this summer, acquiring talented players like Ross Barkley, Ian Maatsen, Samuel Iling-Junior, Enzo Barrenechea, and Amadou Onana.

Aston Villa is gearing up for the new season, and they're excited about their long-awaited Champions League participation. Before heading to the US, Birmingham played two friendlies in Europe, beating Walsall and Spartak Trnava 3:0 each. They've already played once in North America against Columbus Crew, losing 1:4. After this setback, the team is eager to make amends, and the match against Leipzig is a great chance. The Bulls are just getting started with their pre-season preparations. They haven't played a friendly game yet, so the opponent can gain the upper hand. 

Aston Villa gave us plenty of thrills and goals last season, and they're continuing that form in pre-season friendlies. In the previous five matches against Birmingham, there have been 22 shots on goal (4.40 on average), which is a good sign for a productive encounter. Leipzig is another team that plays boldly and openly, so the Bulls are unlikely to sit back in defense. On top of that, the only previous matchup was a TO battle, with the final score at 3:1.