Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa are set to clash in the second leg of their 2025 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal matchup. The game will take place on Tuesday. PSG leads the quarterfinal after winning the first leg 3-1. Aston Villa initially took the lead in the previous match, but PSG responded with three consecutive goals, putting them in a strong position to reach the Champions League semifinals for the second year in a row.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. ET at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. According to the latest odds, Paris Saint-Germain is favored to win at +105, while Aston Villa is the underdog at +230. A draw is priced at +270, and the over/under for total goals is set at 3.5.
Expert Picks for Aston Villa vs. PSG
Soccer expert Jon Eimer has provided his predictions for the PSG vs. Aston Villa match:
Aston Villa Over 1.5 Team Total Goals (+135)
Facing a 3-1 deficit, Aston Villa needs to score at least two goals to have a chance to advance in the Champions League. Playing at home could be an advantage, as Aston Villa has a strong recent scoring record at home. They have scored over 1.5 goals in their last five home games across all competitions, including scoring at least three goals in each of their last two Champions League home matches.
Eimer notes that key Aston Villa attacking players like Ollie Watkins, Donyell Male, and John McGinn are expected to be well-rested for this crucial UCL game. He anticipates Aston Villa adopting a highly offensive approach, possibly employing a high press strategy.
Ollie Watkins to Score Anytime (+200)
Aston Villa will likely rely heavily on Ollie Watkins for goals. He is Villa`s top scorer with 14 goals, significantly more than any other player on the team. Watkins recently scored in a Premier League match, despite limited playing time, ensuring he should be fresh for this Champions League fixture. His goal-scoring rate in the Premier League is among the top players. PSG`s attacking style can sometimes expose their defense, as seen in their previous away game where they conceded two goals against a lower-league French team.
PSG Over 1.5 Team Total Goals (-110)
PSG secured the Ligue 1 title earlier in April, allowing them to fully concentrate on the Champions League. The team has had a full week to rest and prepare for this second leg match. Despite holding a 3-1 aggregate lead, PSG is expected to maintain a strong attacking approach, aiming to score early against Aston Villa to solidify their lead and comfortably advance to the Champions League semifinals.
Eimer highlights PSG`s impressive squad depth in attack, capable of rotating players like Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Vitinha with substitutes like Bradley Barcola, Gonzalo Ramos, and Warren Zaire-Emery. He predicts goals in this second leg match, expecting PSG to contribute to the scoring.
Ousmane Dembele to Score Anytime (+150)
Ousmane Dembele leads the 2025 Champions League in total shots with 55 and has converted these opportunities into seven goals. He has been in excellent form since the start of 2025, scoring 25 goals in 23 matches. Dembele has a high number of multi-goal games during this period, making him a leading scorer in Ligue 1.
