The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Villarreal CF (Ali) at 1.58 — an implied 59% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Villarreal CF (Ali): closed 1.58 (59%)
• Aston Villa (Penn): closed 3.55 (26%)
• Draw: closed 6.00 (15%)

Villarreal CF (Ali) v Aston Villa (Penn) — previous meetings

• 2026-08-21Aston Villa (Penn) 3-4 Villarreal CF (Ali)
• 2026-08-20Aston Villa (Penn) 1-3 Villarreal CF (Ali)