Go Ahead Eagles will take on Aston Villa in the Europa League on Thursday, 23 October, with the visitors looking to build on the momentum they have gained over the last month.
After a sluggish start to the season, Villa have recently embarked on an impressive winning streak, and victory here would leave them on nine points from three European fixtures.
Go Ahead Eagles, meanwhile, are on three points from two matches in the Europa League, so a positive result here would keep them ticking over.
As part of this week's round of Europa League betting tips, check out our Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa prediction below.
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Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa prediction: The visitors to pick up the points
Key Stats
- Aston Villa won by a two-goal margin on their last trip to the Netherlands.
- Go Ahead Eagles have won just one of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in three of Aston Villa's last four matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Go Ahead Eagles 1-3 Aston Villa
Aston Villa's best players are starting to tick again, and they should have too much quality for a Go Ahead Eagles team that are struggling domestically the minute.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Aston Villa are odds-on favourites
- HOME: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
- DRAW: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- AWAY: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa odds suggest that Aston Villa make it three wins from three matches in the Europa League on Thursday night. Ladbrokes have given the Villains a 66.7% chance of winning the match, while the hosts have been given just a 17.4% 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
Thursday night will mark the first time that these two teams have ever played against each other.
Go Ahead Eagles preview: Bad news up top
Go Ahead Eagles have been dealt a blow in recent weeks with the news that striker Victor Edvardsen will be out for a prolonged period after undergoing knee surgery. As a result, all of the goalscoring responsibilities will fall on the shoulders of Milan Smit. Pim Saathof and Soren Tengstedt join Edvardsen in the treatment room.
Predicted lineup: De Busser (GK), Deijl, Nauber, Kramer, James, Linthorst, Meulensteen, Suray, Breum, Margaret, Smit
Last five results
- PSV 2-1 Go Ahead Eagles
- Go Ahead Eagles 1-1 Nijmegen
- Panathinaikos 1-2 Go Ahead Eagles
- Telstar 4-2 Go Ahead Eagles
- Go Ahead Eagles 0-1 FCSB
Aston Villa preview: Watkins to return?
Ollie Watkins appeared from the bench at the weekend, and the England striker could be passed fit to play from the start this week. Watkins has a job on his hands to remove Donyell Malen from the starting XI on a permanent basis, though, with the Dutchman finding his best form in the early months of the season. Perhaps Emery will use this match as an opportunity to play the pair together.
Predicted lineup: Bizot (GK), Cash, Konsa, Lindelof, Maatsen, Kamara, Onana, Malen, Buendia, McGinn, Watkins
Last five results
- Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 2-1 Burnley
- Feyenoord 0-2 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham
- Aston Villa 1-0 Bologna
Player to watch: Emi Buendia
Emi Buendia has done well since returning to the club this season following a disappointing loan spell with Bayer Leverkusen. The former Norwich playmaker scored the winning goal in the win against Spurs at the weekend, and will be keen to find the back of the net again on Thursday night.