We predict a lively game at the Camp Nou, while each of our three picks includes a live-checked UK price and a stated explanation. All selections are our views.Our top Barcelona vs Aston Villa betting tips at a glanceSelectionOddsWhyBarcelona to win and both teams to score21/20Barcelona stronger side but have conceded in five straight gamesOver 4.5 goals5/4Barcelona’s last five matches averaging 5.6 goalsLamine Yamal anytime scorer4/5Four goals in last four appearances for boy wonderBarcelona vs Aston Villa match previewIt is Aston Villa, not Barcelona, who occupy a place in the top two of the Champions League league phase going into matchday four.Barca won their first two games of this season’s competition, but they came unstuck at the hands of reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain last month.A 4-2 defeat by the French giants was a reminder that PSG remain the team to beat on the continent, as they seek a third consecutive Champions League crown.Barcelona have not got their hands on the trophy since 2015. Ending that drought is the priority for Hansi Flick and his players this season.Aston Villa’s ambitions are not necessarily quite so high, but three wins from three up to now show they should not be taken lightly.Villa won the Europa League last season, a tournament Unai Emery has excelled in for years, and they are now aiming to make a splash at the highest level.A win at the Camp Nou would rank among their greatest ever European results, even though we are still in the league phase, but Barcelona are a difficult team to beat on their own patch.Still, the fact Villa boast a 100 percent record means the pressure is off them to an extent on Tuesday.Team formBarcelona recently lost back-to-back games to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, but they bounced back by thrashing Alaves last time out. Aston Villa are looking for their first win in three matches on Tuesday.TeamLast 5Goals forGoals againstBTTSBarcelonaW W L L W18105/5Aston VillaW W W L D763/5Ongoing injuriesBarcelona have to make do without Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia, Dani Olmo, Xavi Espart and Roony Bardghji. Aston Villa are missing Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Matteo Ruggeri and Amadou Onana.Head-to-head recordThis will be the fifth meeting between these two teams, and the first since Aston Villa beat Barcelona 3-1 on aggregate in the UEFA Super Cup at the start of 1983. The pair have never faced each other in the Champions League before.DateCompetitionFixtureResultJan 1983UEFA Super CupAston Villa vs Barcelona3-0Jan 1983UEFA Super CupBarcelona vs Aston Villa1-0Mar 1978UEFA CupBarcelona vs Aston Villa2-1Mar 1978UEFA CupAston Villa vs Barcelona2-2Team news and predicted line-upsBarcelona are set to welcome back Anthony Gordon on Tuesday, while Alejandro Balde is a contender to start at left-back. Aston Villa could bring Joao Gomes back into the midfield in place of Leon Goretzka.Barcelona predicted XI: J. Garcia; Cancelo, Cubarsi, Martin, Balde; Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Lopez, Gordon; Raphinha.Aston Villa predicted XI: Suzuki; Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Gomes; Alysson, McGinn, Manzambi; Jackson.Barcelona vs Aston Villa match predictionOnline betting apps rate Barcelona as the favourites and we concur with their verdict, although Aston Villa will not roll over without a fight: Barcelona 4-2 Aston Villa.Barcelona vs Aston Villa betting tipsBarcelona face Aston Villa in one of the standout fixtures of matchday four of the Champions League.Aston Villa to come unstuckBarcelona recently lost to PSG and Real Madrid within the space of a few days, proving they are not infallible.Yet those losses came against two of the best teams in the world. Barcelona are still an elite side and they will back themselves to beat anyone on their day.Aston Villa should have some positive moments at the Camp Nou. Their attacking output has improved over the last month or so, and Barcelona have not kept a clean sheet in five straight games.But while Villa should find the back of the net in Catalonia, they will probably concede more goals than they score against this free-flowing Barcelona side. Back Barcelona to win and both teams to score at 21/20 with 247Bet Goals, goals, goalsBarcelona are not involved in many 0-0s. Since Hansi Flick took charge of the Blaugrana, they have been one of the most entertaining teams to watch in Europe.With a high defensive line and attack-minded approach, Barcelona take more risks than virtually any other team out there.That tends to produce plenty of goals – usually for Barcelona, but sometimes for their opponents too. It would be a surprise if Aston Villa drew a blank given Barca’s tactics.The goals will flow on Tuesday, with Barcelona set to play their usual game and Aston Villa likely to fight fire with fire. Tip over 4.5 goals at 5/4 with SBK Yamal hard to stopLamine Yamal has not experienced much disappointment in his young career so far, but his third-place finish in the Ballon d’Or was not the outcome he wanted.Still, the Spain international has plenty of time on his side to be crowned the best player in the world.He is already building a case for next year. Yamal has made a strong start to the season, scoring 12 goals in 14 appearances in all competitions.Aston Villa will try their best to keep the teen talent off the scoresheet this week, but as countless others have found over the last couple of years, that is easier said than done. Go for Lamine Yamal to score any time at 4/5 with bet365 Where and when to watch in the UKDate: Tuesday 3rd November.Kick-off: 8pm.Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain.Where to watch: TNT Sports 1.Key statsBarcelona have scored 22 goals in their last five home games.Aston Villa have won four of their last five away fixtures.Barcelona have scored in every match they have played this season.FAQBelow you will find the answers to some frequently asked questions about the upcoming game.Who is the referee for the fixture?The referee for Barcelona vs Aston Villa is Davide Massa.Where will the fixture take place?Barcelona vs Aston Villa will take place at the Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain.What is the weather forecast for kick-off?The weather forecast for Barcelona vs Aston Villa is 13 degrees and light rain showers.More Champions League predictionsWe have plenty more Champions League predictions and picks – find our latest betting tips from expert punters in our match preview overview.About the authorGreg LeaGreg Lea is a freelance football writer from London. 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