Aston Villa will take on Maccabi Tel-Aviv in the Europa League on Thursday, 6 November, in a match that has dominated headlines in the United Kingdom in the weeks leading up to the match for political reasons.
The decision to ban all Maccabi Tel-Aviv supporters from attending the match sparked parliamentary debate, but now the football should take centre stage in what is an important clash for both clubs.
As part of this week's round of Europa League betting tips, check out our Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv prediction below.
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Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv prediction: The hosts to come out on top
Key Stats
- Aston Villa have won six of their last eight matches in all competitions.
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv have failed to win all three of their Europa League matches this season.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in two of Aston Villa's three Europa League matches this season.
Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 2-0 Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Maccabi Tel-Aviv are not a good team away from home, particularly in Europe, while Villa typically play their best stuff on home soil. This should be a very comfortable night for the Villains.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Aston Villa are big favourites
- HOME: 2/9 (1.22) – 81.8%
- DRAW: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- AWAY: 11/1 (12.00) – 8.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv odds are strongly weighted in favour of the hosts, which isn't a surprise given Maccabi Tel-Aviv's away form. Ladbrokes have given Villa an 81.8% chance of winning the match, while Maccabi Tel-Aviv have been given just an 8.3% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first-ever meeting
This will be the first time that Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel-Aviv have ever played against each other.
Aston Villa preview: Emery dealt Mings blow
Aston Villa have been dealt a big injury blow this week with the news that Tyrone Mings will miss the remainder of 2025 with a hamstring injury he sustained against Liverpool last weekend. Unai Emery will also be without Emiliano Buendia, Youri Tielemans, Andres Garcia and Ross Barkley.
Predicted lineup: Martinez (GK), Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen, Bogarde, Onana, Sancho, Elliott, Malen, Watkins
Last five results
- Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 1-0 Man City
- GA Eagles 2-1 Aston Villa
- Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 2-1 Burnley
Maccabi Tel-Aviv preview: Scrapping for anything
Maccabi Tel-Aviv don't have any fresh injury concerns, but even their strongest XI will struggle with the intensity of Aston Villa on Thursday. The fact that they have no away fans in attendance at Villa Park will make the match feel very lonely for the players selected.
Predicted lineup: Mishpati (GK), Asante, Shlomo, Camara, Revivo, Sissokho, Belic, Davida, Andrade, Varela, Peretz
Last five results
- Maccabi Bnei Raina 0-2 Maccabi Tel-Aviv
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv 3-1 Kiryat Shmona
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv 0-3 Midtjylland
- Hapoel Tel-Aviv 0-3 Maccabi Tel-Aviv
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv 1-1 Maccabi Haifa
Player to watch: Jadon Sancho
Once again, Jadon Sancho finds himself in a situation where he is struggling for form and rhythm at yet another club. Time is running out for him to fulfil his potential and to convince Aston Villa to make his move a permanent one.