Aston Villa continue strong European run with win over Viking

Aston Villa beat Viking three to one to maintain their perfect start in the Champions League.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 22 October 2026

Aston Villa secured a three to one victory against Viking at Villa Park on Wednesday night. Ross Barkley opened the scoring for Unai Emery's side before Emiliano Buendia added a penalty before half time. An own goal by Henrik Heggheim sealed the result for the home side.

Buendia rues missed chances

Buendia admitted after the match that he should have scored more goals. He registered seven shots during the game including four big chances defined by Opta. Despite scoring from the spot, the playmaker felt he left goals on the pitch.

Historic European form

Villa became the first former Europa League holders to win their first three matches of a Champions League campaign since Manchester United achieved the feat. The team also reached twenty wins in the European Cup faster than almost any other club in history.

Young stars impress

Young talents Alysson and Ibrahim Mbaye also caught the attention with standout performances on the pitch. Buendia praised both youngsters for bringing vital speed and quality to the squad during the European fixture.

What it means for a bet

This dominant European form makes Aston Villa shorter in the market to progress deep into the tournament.

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