Aston Villa will take the trip to Netherlands on Thursday to take on Feyenoord in the Europa League.
Villa arrive in good shape, having defeated Bologna 1-0 in their Europa opener and securing their first Premier League win of the season with a 3-1 triumph over Fulham last Sunday.
Meanwhile, the Dutch side are looking to bounce back from a 1-0 loss at Braga in their Europa League opener.
Check out our Feyenoord vs Aston Villa prediction, including correct score, lineups and key statistics. Also check out other Europa League betting tips for this week, with all 36 teams in action this week.
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Feyenoord vs Aston Villa prediction: Villa looking to maintain streak against Dutch teams
Key stats
- Aston Villa have found joy against Dutch sides, unbeaten in five major European games against teams from there (four wins and one draw).
- Feyenoord are unbeaten in their last six home games in the Europa League (four wins and two wins), scoring an average of three goals per game in that run.
- Feyenoord have won just eight of 28 European matches against English sides.
Correct Score Prediction: Feyenoord 2-2 Aston Villa
Feyenoord’s home patch is strong, but Villa’s experience in European ties under Unai Emery, and ability to nail chances on the counter will help them earn something from this game.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies have Villa edging it
- Home (Feyenoord): 15/8 (2.88) – 34.8%
- Draw: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- Away (Aston Villa): 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Aston Villa are the bookmakers’ favourites with a 43.5% chance of winning, thanks to their European form and deeper squad. Feyenoord are given a 34.8% probability, which underlines their solid home advantage at De Kuip, while the draw sits at 28.6%, keeping it a close three-way contest.
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Most recent H2Hs: First ever European meeting
This will be the first European meeting between both sides. However, Feyenoord have recorded eight wins in 28 encounters with English opponents, and six of those victories have come on their home soil.
Feyenoord preview: Major blow for the hosts in defence
Feyenoord have been dealt a blow with defender Malcolm Jeng set to spend quite some time on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a lower-leg injury he suffered in the 1-0 win over Groningen last Sunday.
Thomas Beelen (leg), Gernot Trauner (Achilles), and Jakub Moder are also sidelined, but Anel Ahmedhodzic is back in contention after serving a domestic suspension last weekend.
Predicted lineup: Wellenreuther (GK), Nieuwkoop, Ahmedhodzic, Watanade, Bos, Timber, Targhalline, Borges, Steijn, Diarra & Ueda.
Last five matches
- 28.09.25 – Groningen 0-1 Feyenoord
- 24.09.25 – Braga 1-0 Feyenoord
- 21.09.25 – AZ Alkmaar 3-3 Feyenoord
- 17.09.25 – Feyenoord 2-0 Sittard
- 13.09.25 – Feyenoord 1-0 Heerenveen
Aston Villa Preview: Villa could be some missing key players
Villa face some injury concerns ahead of their trip, with captain John McGinn needing to be assessed after revealing he struggled to continue against Fulham due to a knock.
Tyrone Mings also limped off in that game and is a major doubt for midweek, making it a possibility for either Pau Torres or Victor Lindelof to feature alongside Ezri Konsa at centre-back.
Youri Tielemans (calf), Ross Barkley (fitness/ineligible), and Amadou Onana (thigh) remain unavailable.
Predicted lineup: Martinez (GK), Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen, McGinn, Kamara, Guessand, Rogers, Sancho & Watkins.
Last five matches
- 28.09.25 – Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham
- 25.09.25 – Aston Villa 1-0 Bologna
- 21.09.25 – Sunderland 1-1 Aston Villa
- 16.09.25 – Brentford 2-1 Aston Villa
- 13.09.25 – Everton 0-0 Aston Villa
Player to Watch: Ayase Ueda
Japanese forward Ayase Ueda has been in fine form this season, netting a team-high six goals in nine appearances, and he is set to lead the attack once again.
Villa have conceded an average of one goal per game in the Premier League, and have shown clear weakness in defence this season, one that Ueda can exploit in his current form.