Barcelona are going through a rough patch. They have lost four of their last five matches, including a heavy 5-2 defeat and a 2-0 loss. Their only win in that time was a big away victory, but overall they are clearly struggling and conceding a lot of goals.

Aston Villa have had a more mixed time, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five games. They have been a bit inconsistent, but they are in much better shape than Barcelona right now. Since these two teams haven't played each other recently, it's hard to know what to expect. Based on current form, Aston Villa look like the stronger side and should win this match.