Dortmund vs Aston Villa: Preview, Prediction, Lineup & How to Watch on TV
By Kian Long
Next up for Borussia Dortmund in pre-season, they face Aston Villa. Considering their competitors qualified for the UEFA Champions League next season, it is a great opportunity for Nuri Şahin to scout the team who are based in the West Midlands of the United Kingdom.
Borussia Dortmund have won just one of their last five pre-season friendlies. Therefore, they will be eager to return to winning ways before the season commences once again. For both teams, it is the final pre-season friendly, before returning to their respective domestic campaigns next week.
So, without further ado, join us for our Borussia Dortmund vs Aston Villa preview, featuring key information such as team news, predicted lineups, how to watch on TV & a score prediction.
Dortmund vs Aston Villa: Preview, Prediction, Lineup & How to Watch on TV
What Time does Dortmund vs Aston Villa Kick Off?
Borussia Dortmund host Aston Villa, so the kick off time is kind for both sets of supporters.
- When is kick off? Saturday 10 August, 2024
- What time is kick off? 17:00 (CEST), 16:00 (BST)
- Where is it played? Westfalenstadion, Dortmund
Dortmund vs Aston Villa Head to Head Record
This is the first time that the two sides have met. Therefore, the Dortmund vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head record will begin after this match has been played.
Is Dortmund vs Aston Villa on TV?
Yes, Dortmund vs Aston Villa will be live streamed internationally via VillaTV.
Country | TV Channel / Live Stream |
|---|---|
Germany | Sky Go, WOW, Sky Sport News HD, Sky Sport Premier League, Sky Sport Top Event |
United Kingdom | VillaTV |
Dortmund team news
New signing Serhou Guirassy will not feature in this match and he isn't due back in action until next month. So, Sebastien Haller is in line to start this match. Gio Reyna is also back in contention, so it could be good for him to get some minutes before the season begins. Other than Guirrasy, though, there are thankfully no injuries for Dortmund to contend with.
Predicted Dortmund lineup vs Aston Villa: Kobel; Couto, Schlotterbeck, Anton, Bensebaini; Gross, Sabitzer; Adeyemi, Reyna, Bynoe-Gittens; Haller
Aston Villa team news
The good news for Unai Emery is that Emi Martinez, Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins are back in action. The former won Copa America and the latter two were unfortunate not win the Euro 2024 final in Berlin. Boubacar Kamara and Tyrone Mings will miss this match through injury, whereas Dortmund could see Ian Maatsen return to the Westfalenstadion, only to play against Dortmund.
Predicted Aston Villa lineup vs Dortmund: Martinez; Cash, Bogarde, Torres, Maatsen; Onana, Tielemans; Bailey, McGinn, Ramsey; Rogers
Dortmund vs Aston Villa score prediction
As mentioned, Dortmund need a win in this match to get their confidence back. Given that Aston Villa's side is pretty new-look, it could work in Nuri Şahin's favour. I will go with Dortmund 2-0 Aston Villa.
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