01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Aston Villa to win46%
- Over 1.5 goals78%
Champions League9°4,5 mm27 km/h
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Aston VillaLow block & direct3–1
VikingLow block & directThe model's lean: 1 · Aston Villa (46%)Best value by the model: 2 · Viking @ 10.86 (+214 %)
Aston Villa vs Viking · Champions League
1 · Aston Villa 46%X 25%29% Viking · 2
46%
25%
29%
Prediction summary
Final score 3–1. Before kick-off the model's prediction was as follows. BetBuilders AI model prediction for Aston Villa vs Viking (Champions League, Wednesday, 21 October 2026): Aston Villa win 46%, draw 25%, Viking win 29%. Expected goals (xG): Aston Villa 1.44, Viking 1.41. Most likely score: 1-1 (12%). Over 2.5 goals 54%, both teams to score 58%. Double chance: Aston Villa or draw 71%, Viking or draw 54%. Prediction updated Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
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Analysis: Aston Villa – Viking
Erik Lindberg · · Written from the model's numbers · How the predictions work
TEXT: Aston Villa’s form is formidable as they gear up for this clash against Viking, riding high on three consecutive victories. This recent surge gives them a slight edge at 46% probability to win, yet it's not the full story. Both teams share a penchant for low defence and direct play, which could lead to an open, albeit scrappy affair. Expected goals are almost evenly split — 1.44 for Villa vs 1.41 for Viking — suggesting a tight contest. The most likely outcome according to the model is a 1-1 draw, favored at 12%, though Villa nudges ahead on secondary scorelines such as 2-1.
Viking trails marginally in the standings, with 5 points compared to Villa’s 6, yet they bring a tantalizing opportunity for value seekers. The odds for a Viking win at 12.5 with Betsafe and Nordicbet suggest a noteworthy 261% edge based on the model’s 29% win probability rating. Even at odds of 10.0 with LeoVegas, the edge remains substantial at 189%, signaling a potential play for those drawn to riskier waters.
However, the over 2.5 goals market leans only slightly towards happening at 54%, a testament to both teams' defensive vulnerabilities and direct style. This, combined with a forecast of 8.1°C and 2.5 mm of rain, tempers expectations for a high-scoring affair. Both teams to score is also a moderate 58% probability, aligning with the expectation of a closely contested match.
In terms of clear safety, an Aston Villa win is the stable play, fittingly mundane but backed by form, points, and expected goals. Yet, for the bold, the real narrative hides in Viking's odds. That's where the sharp angle lies, a financial tease shrouded in uncertainty yet dazzlingly profitable if it lands.
Aston VillaForm WLWWW
League ranking xG #3xGA #25xT #15xP/match #2Points #7
Key players
- Nicolas JacksonFxG 0.31 · xT 0.12
- Johan ManzambiCAMxG 0.56 · xT 0.10
- John McGinnRWxG 0.15 · xT 0.07
- Numbers from Premier League 2026
VikingForm DWLD
League ranking xG #40xGA #50xT #42xP/match #41Points #17
Key players
- Zlatko TripicFxG 0.29 · xT 0.30
- Peter ChristiansenFxG 0.32 · xT 0.00
- Henrik FalchenerCBxG 0.09 · xT -0.03
Final score
3 – 1
The model called the outcome
Predicted probabilities: Aston Villa 46% · Draw 25% · Viking 29%
How the bookmaker bet builders went
The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.
Matchresultat - VikingBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
odds 23,28fair 9,46+146 %
MissMatchresultat - Aston VillaBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
odds 2,74fair 9,10-70 %
HitMatch prediction: Aston Villa – Viking
Predicted score matrix
Viking →
Aston Villa →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–06.1%
0–17.8%
0–25.8%
0–32.7%
0–4+1.3%
1
1–08.0%
1–112.1%
1–28.3%
1–33.9%
1–4+1.9%
2
2–06.0%
2–18.5%
2–26.0%
2–32.8%
2–4+1.3%
3
3–02.9%
3–14.1%
3–22.9%
3–31.3%
3–4+0.6%
4+
4+–01.4%
4+–12.0%
4+–21.4%
4+–30.7%
4+–4+0.3%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.1-112%
- 2.2-18%
- 3.1-28%
- 4.1-08%
- 5.0-18%
Expected goals
1,44–1,41
Both teams to score
58%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 2,80
116%
224%
322%
416%
5+16%
Under 2,546%
@3.66EV+68%
Over 2,554%
@1.29
Ready-made bet suggestions
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Balanced
- Aston Villa to win46%
- Over 2.5 goals54%
- Johan Manzambi to score23%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score58%
- Over 2.5 goals54%
- Peter Buch Christiansen to score27%
- Henrik Heggheim to be booked21%
Odds & value
The model's value spots
Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
- 2 · Viking29% probability@10.86PinnacleEV+214%reference odds
- 2 · Viking29% probability@10.50BetsafeEV+204%reference odds
- 2 · Viking29% probability@10.50NordicbetEV+204%reference odds
| Bookmaker | 1 · Aston Villa | X | 2 · Viking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 1.23 | EV+ 69% 6.80 | EV+ 204% 10.50 |
| LeoVegas | 1.26 | EV+ 68% 6.75 | EV+ 175% 9.50 |
| Nordicbet | 1.23 | EV+ 69% 6.80 | EV+ 204% 10.50 |
| Pinnacle | 1.24 | EV+ 65% 6.66 | EV+ 214% 10.86 |
Odds updated 21 Oct, 13:36
Odds movement
1+1 %
80 %75 %
1.23 → 1.24
X0 %
16 %11 %
6.64 → 6.66
2-7 %
11 %6 %
11.74 → 10.86
Pinnacle · 14 recorded price levels · 19/10/2026 → 21/10/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Statistics
Key facts
- Aston Villa come into this round on 3 straight wins.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Aston Villa
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Aston Villa (9–2)
Viking (9–9)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
Aston Villa
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The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
Aston Villa
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The teams in numbers
| Performance | Aston Villa | Viking |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 6 | 5 |
| xPoints | 4.8 | 4 |
| xG per match | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| xGA per match | 1.5 | 2.6 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.52 | 0.21 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.09 | 0.29 |
| Playing style | Aston Villa | Viking |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.3 | 0.34 |
| Field tilt | 0.4 | 0.22 |
| xT per match | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| xTA per match | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 24 | 20 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.23 | 0.25 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.21 | 0.24 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.1 | 0.23 |
| Entries into the box per match | 13 | 9 |
| Entries into the box against | 14 | 20 |
| Pass completion % | 0.79 | 0.7 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.78 | 0.66 |
| Passes per match | 331 | 272 |
| Passes against per match | 512 | 513 |
| Switches of play per match | 19.1 | 16.3 |
| Long balls per match | 26 | 25 |
| Set pieces | Aston Villa | Viking |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| Corners per match | 7.4 | 4.7 |
| Corners against per match | 5.8 | 8.3 |
| xG per corner | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.64 | 0.44 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.55 | 0.38 |
| Other | Aston Villa | Viking |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.58 | 0.7 |
| The goalkeepers | Zion Suzuki (Aston Villa) | Arild Ostbo (Viking) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 10 | 11 |
| Save % | 83% | 55% |
| xG prevented | 47% | 21% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
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Frequently asked questions
Who wins Aston Villa vs Viking according to our model?
The model gives Aston Villa a 46% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Aston Villa 46%, draw 25%, Viking 29%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 54% and under at 46%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 58% according to the model.
How many goals are expected in Aston Villa vs Viking?
The model expects 1.44 goals (xG) for Aston Villa and 1.41 for Viking, 2.85 in total.
What does the model say about double chance?
Aston Villa or draw (1X) 71%, Viking or draw (X2) 54% and no draw (12) 75%.
Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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