John McGinn closes in on 50 career goals
Aston Villa meet Paris Saint-Germain at Villa Park, Wednesday 7:00am (UEFA Champions League). Paris Saint-Germain arrive on a 6-game winning streak.
The big picture
Aston Villa come in 6th on the ladder with 9 points; Paris Saint-Germain are 1st on 12. Paris Saint-Germain are the side higher up the table.
Aston Villa are 3–1 in UEFA Champions League 2026-27, averaging 3 goals for and 1.5 against.
Paris Saint-Germain are 4–0 in UEFA Champions League 2026-27, averaging 5 goals for and 1.3 against.
Form
Aston Villa have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Barcelona 0–3.
Paris Saint-Germain have won five of their last five and most recently beat Villarreal 6–0.
Paris Saint-Germain arrive on a 6-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 2 times on our records since 2025: Aston Villa 0, Paris Saint-Germain 2.
Last time out (2024-25, 2nd Leg - Paris Saint-Germain advance 5-4 on aggregate), Paris Saint-Germain won 3–2 at Villa Park.
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 Paris Saint-Germain, watch Fabián Ruiz (1 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Ferran Torres (0.8 goals a game 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 and history, Paris Saint-Germain have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
