The European Conference League returns to Poland as Legia Warsaw host the English team and Conference League group stage debutants Aston Villa in Group E competition.
Key Takeaways
- Neither team has faced each other before
- Czech striker Tomas Pekhart has scored 4 goals in his last 6 starts
- Aston Villa came from behind in their last game to win 3-1 in injury time
With both teams depleted by injuries and yet still creating goals from multiple positions of the pitch, this game is hard to predict. However, it must be noted that Aston Villa put in commanding and impressive performances in their last Conference League games, scoring 8 goals in total and conceding none in their two legs against Hibernian.
Legia Warsaw Form
Legia Warsaw are in average form in the moment having picked up 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five games. They have scored at least one goal in each of those games. This run of games includes a notable 3-1 victory against Widzew Lodz. Legia Warsaw currently sit in 3rd place in the Polish Estraklasa.
Aston Villa Form
Aston Villa are in fine form at this stage of the football season, having won 4 of their last 5 games including a 5-0 win at home in Birmingham against Scottish team Hibernian to qualify for the group stages of the competition. Their sole recent defeat came against Liverpool. Aston Villa currently sit in 7th place in the English Premier League.
Head-to-Head
These two teams have never faced each other in a competitive match before.
Team News
Legia Warsaw will be without Ramil Mustafaev, Rafal Augustyniak, Filip Rejcyzk, Blaz Kramer and Bartosz Kaputska.
Aston Villa will be missing Tyrone Mings, Jacob Ramsey, Emilano Buendia, Diego Carlos and Bertrand Traore.
Neither team has suspensions to worry about in this game.
Key Players
Attackers Tomas Pekhart, Josué Pesqueira and Pawel Wszolek will be crucial for Legia Warsaw if they want to win this game, with Pekhart in particular having scored 4 goals in his last few appearances.
Aston Villa are currently scoring and creating goals from all over the pitch, but keep a keen eye on Matty Cash, Lucas Digne, Moussa Diaby and Ollie Watkins.
Final Thoughts
With both teams depleted by injuries and yet coping admirably with weakened squads this game is hard to predict.