How to watch RB Leipzig vs. Aston Villa in UK: Live stream, TV channel, lineups for Champions League match | Sporting News United Kingdom

Posted by author December 10, 2024 Football

RB Leipzig and Aston Villa are gearing up for a Champions League showdown at Red Bull Arena this Tuesday, promising a clash of form and firepower.

Aston Villa is on a roll, riding a two-game winning streak that has propelled them to sixth place in the Premier League standings with 25 points — just two shy of fourth-placed Manchester City.

Under the steady hand of Unai Emery, Villa edged Southampton 1-0 at Villa Park on Saturday, notching their second consecutive victory in their 15th league outing of the season.

On the other side, RB Leipzig comes into this match fresh off a 2-0 road win over Holstein Kiel. Despite being outshot 11 to 5 in that game, Leipzig made the most of their chances, proving they can deliver results even under pressure

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

RB Leipzig vs. Aston Villa live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this Champions League match in the U.K:

TV channel: —
Live stream: Amazon Prime

This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the country. Streaming options are available on Amazon Prime.

What time does RB Leipzig vs. Aston Villa kick off?

This Champions League clash takes place at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany, and kicks off on Tuesday, December 10 at 9:00 p.m. local time.

Here’s how that time translates across the U.K:

	Date	Kickoff time
British Summer Time	Tuesday, December 10	8:00 p.m.

RB Leipzig vs. Aston Villa predicted lineups, team news

Leipzig have a long injury list, including key playmaker Xavi Simons (ankle) and full-back David Raum (ankle). They will also miss Castello Lukeba, who is suspended and dealing with a thigh issue. Other absentees include El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Eljif Elmas, and Yussuf Poulsen.

Up front, Lois Openda aims to break his European goal drought, while Benjamin Sesko and Antonio Nusa provide strong alternatives. Sesko, in particular, has been in superb form, scoring for both club and country.

RB predicted XI (4-4-2, right to left): Gulacsi (GK) — Geertruida, Seiwald, Orban, Henrichs — Baumgartner, Haidara, Vermeeren, Nusa — Sesko, Openda

Injured: Xavi Simons, David Raum, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Eljif Elmas, Yussuf Poulsen
Suspended: Castello Lukeba

Aston Villa will be without Leon Bailey, who picked up a hamstring injury during their recent victory over Southampton. The winger will miss a few weeks. Jacob Ramsey (hamstring) also remains sidelined, but Amadou Onana has returned to full fitness after a foot injury.

In attack, Jhon Duran is expected to keep his spot after an impressive goal-scoring run, including six Premier League strikes from outside the box since last season. Morgan Rogers, in fine form with 18 completed dribbles and 10 open-play chances created in the Champions League, is set to start again.

Aston Villa predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Martinez (GK) — Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne — Kamara, Tielemans — Philogene, Rogers, McGinn — Watkins

Injured: Leon Bailey, Jacob Ramsey
Suspended: None

RB Leipzig vs. Aston Villa Prediction

RB Leipzig are yet to secure their first Champions League win this season but have shown they can challenge Europe’s elite.

With Aston Villa struggling defensively and often faltering in away fixtures, the German side’s quality and depth give them the edge. Leipzig’s attacking firepower should be enough to secure a much-needed victory on home soil.