Aston Villa heads to Germany as they face Borussia Monchengladbach in their next pre-season friendly match on Saturday. The Villans are seeking stability after dropping four of their last seven fixtures, while Borussia Monchengladbach enter this match in fine form, having won all their summer fixtures so far.

What's at Stake?

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery faces several selection headaches ahead of this weekend's final pre-season friendly in Germany. The Premier League side travels to Borussia-Park just three days after their narrow 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup, a match that unfortunately compounded their existing fitness concerns.

Why it Matters for Aston Villa

The Villans are looking to bounce back from their recent losses and find some consistency ahead of the new season. With several key players still recovering from injuries, Emery will be hoping to see some positive performances from his squad.

What Comes Next?

Aston Villa's next fixture is against Hull City on September 5th, and they will be looking to build on the momentum they gain from this match. With Borussia Monchengladbach's impressive form, this match promises to be an exciting encounter.

Form

Borussia Monchengladbach have enjoyed a flawless pre-season, building immense momentum with seven consecutive victories. The German outfit has been lethal in attack, scoring 19 goals in their four August fixtures alone. Recent results include an impressive 4-1 thrashing of Hoffenheim and an 8-0 victory over SSVg Velbert on Wednesday.

Aston Villa's Recent Form

Aston Villa F.C. enter this match seeking stability after dropping four of their last seven fixtures. Unai Emery's side has struggled defensively during pre-season, suffering notable defeats to Porto, Real Sociedad, and Bayern Munich. Most recently, the Villans suffered a narrow 2-1 loss against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.

Predicted Lineups

Borussia Monchengladbach: Olschowsky; Hashioka, Diks, Leszczynski, Ullrich; Sander, Stoger; Honorat, Bolin, Hack; Lidberg Aston Villa: Bizot; Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Barkley; McGinn, Buendia,

League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 4th in Premier League, 65 pts, 19W-8D-11L from 38 games, recent form WWDLL. Goals this season: 56 scored, 49 conceded (+7 goal difference). Title race: 20 points behind leaders Arsenal. Last result: Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa (2026-05-24). Recent form (last 5): 4W-1D-0L (WWWWD, most recent first); on a 4-game winning run. Next fixture: vs Hull City (away, 2026-09-05).