REF’s picks

Aston Villa have shown lethal attacking form at home in the Champions League, and I expect them to overwhelm a Viking side that, while capable of scoring, will likely be outclassed. The current price for Villa to score three or more is solid, as they should comfortably clear this team total against a defense that struggled significantly against top-tier opposition recently.

1. 1Villa's dominant 6-0 win over Fenerbahce demonstrates their capacity for big scores at home.
2. 2Viking's recent 3-3 draw against Bayern suggests they can find the net, keeping the overall match tempo high.
3. 3A potential risk is that Villa might ease off if they secure a multi-goal lead early, impacting the depth of their final score.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.