Aston Villa will take on Young Boys in the Europa League on Thursday, 27 November, with the hosts looking to cement their position inside the top eight in the league table.
It's an important fixture for Young Boys, too, as the Swiss side need a result to ensure they don't fall outside the top-24.
As part of this week's round of Europa League betting tips, check out our Aston Villa vs Young Boys prediction below.
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Aston Villa vs Young Boys prediction: The hosts to win all three points
Key Stats
- Aston Villa have won both of their home Europa League matches this season to nil.
- Young Boys lost 4-0 in their most recent European away match.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in three of Aston Villa's four Europa League matches this season.
Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 2-0 Young Boys
Aston Villa have already won two Europa League matches by this scoreline this season, and this feels like the minimum that their fans should expect given how well the Villains have been playing over the past couple of months.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Aston Villa are big favourites
- HOME: 1/5 (1.20) – 83.3%
- DRAW: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
- AWAY: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Aston Villa vs Young Boys odds indicate that the hosts are going to run away with it on Thursday night. Ladbrokes have given Aston Villa an 83.3% chance of winning the match, while Young Boys have been given a 7.7% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Their second meeting in as many years
The only previous meeting between Aston Villa and Young Boys took place last season during the league phase of the Champions League. Unlike this fixture, that one was played in Switzerland, and it was the English side who came out on top with a 3-0 victory.
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Aston Villa preview: Duo out injured
Tyrone Mings and Andres Garcia are the only two Aston Villa players who will definitely miss the match on Thursday night, but Amadou Onana only has a small chance of being passed fit. Ross Barkley is available after being added to Villa's Europa League squad.
Predicted lineup: Martinez (GK), Lindelof, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen, Bogarde, Barkley, Guessand, Rogers, Sancho, Malen
Last five results
- Leeds 1-2 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 4-0 Bournemouth
- Aston Villa 2-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv
- Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 1-0 Man City
Young Boys preview: Issues across the squad
Unai Emery's opposite number, Gerry Seonae, has far more issues to deal with ahead of his side's trip to the Midlands. Armin Gigovic is suspended, while Facinet Conte, Edmilson Fernandes and Zachary Athekame are all injured.
Predicted lineup: Keller (GK), Andrews, Lauper, Zoukrou, Hadjam, Pech, Raveloson, Fassnacht, Sanches, Virginius, Bedia
Last five results
- Young Boys 5-0 Winterthur
- St Gallen 1-4 Aston Villa
- PAOK 4-0 Aston Villa
- Young Boys 0-0 Basel
- Grasshoppers 3-3 Young Boys
Player to watch: Donyell Malen
Donyell Malen is having a fantastic season with Aston Villa, and he has now scored 12 goals and provided one assist across his three most appearances for the Villains. Can Malen build on his impressive recent performances here?