Hooray…the Champions League is back on track this week with a bumper list of matches! The new-fangled league phase format means extra games in January as the race for the last 16 hots up.

Unai Emery will be looking to guide Aston Villa into the knockout stages for the first time as they face a tricky Tuesday trip to Monaco

PP ambassador Joe Cole joined us during the week to give us his thoughts on how Emery’s charges will fare on the continent. Let’s get his Monaco v Aston Villa betting tips.

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Monaco v Aston Villa Bet Builder tips

Draw
Both teams to score: Yes
Ben Seghir to score
Ollie Watkins to score
Morgan Rogers to win 2+ fouls

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WHEN: Tuesday, 21st of January, 5:45pm
WHERE: Stade Louis II, Monaco
TV: TNT Sports 1

This will be a tough game for Aston Villa and Monaco is a difficult place to go to. They’ve had mixed fortunes in Europe so far this season, they beat Barcelona at home in their first home game, but then they’ve since lost to Benfica and Arsenal since then.

They are down in 16th place in the table, so they really need a result, compared to Villa, who I think are slightly punching above their weight so far in the Champions League this season.

But, they come into this game on the back of that 2-2 Premier League draw at Arsenal over the weekend, and it’s important to see Ollie Watkins on the scoresheet.

I always feel that when he scores, Villa tend to go on and get a result, so I’m going for a draw in this game. I do think it will be exciting, so I’m backing a score draw, and also Watkins to find the net. 

As for Monaco, I’m looking at their top scorer Ben Seghir, he averages 3.3 shots per game, so I’d add him in for a goal too.

If anyone is looking to mix it up a little, Morgan Rogers to win 2+ fouls in the game is an option, he’s such a fantastic ball carrier for Villa. He’s hit that mark in each Champions League game he’s played this season

Monaco v Aston Villa Bet Builder tips

Draw
Both teams to score: Yes
Ben Seghir to score
Ollie Watkins to score
Morgan Rogers to win 2+ fouls

• A Bet Builder with these bets pays at approximately 55/1 with Paddy Power. CLICK HERE TO ADD IT TO YOUR BETSLIP.

*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.

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