Aston Villa vs Viking
Kickwise AI before kickoff: Aston Villa (75%)Final 3-1Correct
Aston Villa
VikingMatch debrief
Match summary
Aston Villa beat Viking 3-1. Aston Villa led 2-0 at half time.
- 1-0Ross Barkley23′
- 2-0Emiliano Buendía (pen)37′
- 3-0Henrik Heggheim (o.g.)62′
- 3-1Peter Christiansen84′
Ross Barkley opened the scoring for Aston Villa, set up by Ibrahim Mbaye (23′). Emiliano Buendía made it 2-0 for Aston Villa from the penalty spot (37′). An own goal by Henrik Heggheim made it 3-0 (62′). Peter Christiansen pulled one back for Viking, set up by Kristoffer Askildsen (84′).
Cards and VAR
VAR confirmed a penalty for Aston Villa (35′).
In numbers
Aston Villa had 54% of the ball. Shots: Aston Villa 21 (10 on target), Viking 10 (3). Expected goals (xG): Aston Villa 2.78, Viking 0.80. Top rated: R. Barkley (Aston Villa), 8.2.
Kickwise AI before kickoff
- Aston Villa
- 75%
- Draw
- 16%
- Viking
- 9%
The AI's pick: Aston Villa (high confidence). Final 3-1. Correct
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Match facts
- Competition
- UEFA Champions League · League Stage 3
- Kickoff
- Stadium
- Villa Park, Birmingham
- Referee
- Sebastian Gishamer
- Goals
- Aston Villa: Ross Barkley 23′, Emiliano Buendía (pen) 37′, Henrik Heggheim (o.g.) 62′Viking: Peter Christiansen 84′
Questions and answers
Who won Aston Villa vs Viking?
Aston Villa beat Viking 3-1. Ross Barkley opened the scoring for Aston Villa in the 23rd minute. Emiliano Buendía scored the winner in the 37th minute.
Who scored in Aston Villa vs Viking?
Aston Villa: Ross Barkley 23′, Emiliano Buendía (pen) 37′, Henrik Heggheim (o.g.) 62′. Viking: Peter Christiansen 84′.
Did the AI predict Aston Villa vs Viking correctly?
Before kickoff the Kickwise AI gave Aston Villa 75%, the draw 16% and Viking 9%, and picked Aston Villa. The final score was 3-1, so the pick was right.
What were the key stats of Aston Villa vs Viking?
Aston Villa had 54% of the ball. Shots: Aston Villa 21 (10 on target), Viking 10 (3). Expected goals (xG): Aston Villa 2.78, Viking 0.80. Corners: Aston Villa 8, Viking 6.
Who was the best player in Aston Villa vs Viking?
Top rated: R. Barkley (Aston Villa), 8.2. He scored 1 of the goals.
Were there any red cards in Aston Villa vs Viking?
No player was sent off.
When and where was Aston Villa vs Viking played?
Aston Villa vs Viking was played on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 19:00 UTC. Stadium: Villa Park, Birmingham. Competition: UEFA Champions League, League Stage 3.
Who started for Aston Villa and Viking?
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1, coach Unai Emery): Z. Suzuki, João Gomes, V. Lindelöf, Pau Torres, T. Mings, J. McGinn, R. Barkley, Alysson Edward, E. Buendía, I. Mbaye, N. Jackson. Viking (4-3-3, coach B. Aarsheim): A. Østbø, H. Haugen, G. Stensness, J. Daland, H. Heggheim, T. Moi, J. Bell, K. Askildsen, P. Christiansen, E. Botheim, Z. Tripić.
Who refereed Aston Villa vs Viking?
Sebastian Gishamer was the referee.