Preview: Fenerbahce v Aston Villa Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

Both of the previous battles between these clubs have ended in favour of the Villans.

Fenerbahce are now gearing up to take on Aston Villa for their round 7 league phase contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. This will be an intense clash between these clubs, taking place at the Ulker Stadyumu.

The Turkish giants will be at home, but it won’t make things any easier for them. They have secured three wins in their ongoing European competition campaign and must secure wins in their remaining games if they want to qualify for the knockout stage of the tournament automatically.

The Unai Emery-led Aston Villa have performed well in the UEFA Europa League this season. They have won five of their six games and do have a chance to top the league phase table. The Villans have not put in top efforts in their last few domestic games as they have lacked consistency. They will now be keen to jump back into winning ways.

Kick-off:

• Location: Istanbul, Turkey
• Stadium: Ulker Stadyumu
• Date: Thursday, January 22
• Kick-off Time: 11:15 p.m. IST/ 05:45 p.m. GMT/ 12:45 p.m. ET/ 09:45 p.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Fenerbahce: L-W-D-W-L

Aston Villa: L-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Anderson Talisca (Fenerbahce)

Anderson Talisca is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Fenerbahce. He is coming in after scoring a sensational brace, which also helped his side secure a win in their previous matchup. The 31-year-old has been in decent form this season and has scored four goals in five Europa League matches.

Dikkat Talisca çıkabilir. pic.twitter.com/EoKxqwio01

— Fenerbahçe SK (@Fenerbahce) January 20, 2026

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

Ollie Watkins has failed to score a goal in the last three games for his club. He will now be looking to step up his game and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. Watkins is yet to score a goal in the European competition this season and will be eager to engrave his name on the scoresheet.

Match Facts

• Fenerbahce are on a four-match winning streak.
• Aston Villa have won two of their last five matches.
• The Yellow Canaries have never secured a win against the Villans.

Fenerbahce vs Aston Villa: Betting Tips and Odds

• Aston Villa to win
• Ollie Watkins to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Fenerbahce will miss out on the services of Archie Brown and Levent Mercan. They are injured. Jhon Duran and Mert Hakan Yandas are suspended.

Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara and Ross Barkley will miss out on the services for Aston Villa due to their injuries. Jadon Sancho is likely to sit out due to his fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Fenerbahce won: 0

Aston Villa won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Fenerbahce predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ederson (GK); Semedo, Skriniar, Oosterwolde, Müldür; Guendouzi, Yüksek; Musaba, Asensio, Aktürkoglu; Talisca

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Martínez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Bogarde, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Buendía; Watkins

Match Prediction

This is going to be an interesting contest to look at. Aston Villa are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Fenerbahce in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: Fenerbahce 2-3 Aston Villa

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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