John McGinn closes in on 50 career goals
Aston Villa meet Borussia Dortmund at Villa Park, Wednesday 7:00am (UEFA Champions League). John McGinn needs 1 goal to reach 50 for their career (on 49).
The big picture
Aston Villa come in 6th on the ladder with 9 points; Borussia Dortmund are 12th on 9. Aston Villa have the higher position to protect.
Aston Villa are 3–1 in UEFA Champions League 2026-27, averaging 3 goals for and 1.5 against.
Borussia Dortmund are 3–1 in UEFA Champions League 2026-27, averaging 1.8 goals for and 1.3 against.
Form
Aston Villa have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Barcelona 0–3.
Borussia Dortmund have won three of their last five and most recently beat Real Betis 2–1.
Head to head
We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.
Players to watch
For Aston Villa, watch Nicolas Jackson (0.6 goals a game in 2026-27) and Johan Manzambi (0.3 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026-27).
For Borussia Dortmund, watch Serhou Guirassy (1 goals a game in 2026-27) and Fábio Silva (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
John McGinn is 1 goals short of 50 for their career.
At Villa Park
Aston Villa have won 11 of their last 20 at Villa Park.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder, Aston Villa have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
