Emiliano Buendía closes in on 50 career goals
Slavia Prague meet Aston Villa at Fortuna Arena, Thursday 7:00am (UEFA Champions League). Emiliano Buendía needs 1 goal to reach 50 for their career (on 49).
The big picture
Slavia Prague come in 34th on the ladder with 1 points; Aston Villa are 6th on 9. Aston Villa are the side higher up the table.
Slavia Prague are 0–3–1 in UEFA Champions League 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 2.3 against.
Aston Villa are 3–1 in UEFA Champions League 2026-27, averaging 3 goals for and 1.5 against.
Form
Slavia Prague have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Arsenal 1–2.
Aston Villa have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Barcelona 0–3.
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 Slavia Prague, watch Danijel Sturm (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27) and Lukás Provod (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).
For Aston Villa, watch Nicolas Jackson (0.8 goals a game in 2026-27) and Ross Barkley (0.8 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Emiliano Buendía is 1 goals short of 50 for their career.
At Fortuna Arena
Slavia Prague have won 6 of their last 20 at Fortuna Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder, Aston Villa go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
