Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

The Villans have won both of their first two UEL games this season.

Go Ahead Eagles are all set to battle it out against Aston Villa in their Round 3 league phase fixture of the UEFA Europa League 2025-26 season. This is going to be an intense game, which will take place at the De Adelaarshorst.

The Eredivisie club Go Ahead Eagles will be at home for their next UEL fixture. It is going to be a big advantage for them.

They lost their opening contest against FC Steaua București, but then came back to winning ways after defeating Panathinaikos. The hosts will be looking for another win here, but it is going to be a tough fixture for them.

After a disappointing start to the season, Aston Villa are now looking good both in the Premier League and the UEFA Europa League. They have secured positive outcomes in all of their last five matches and will be keen to continue their form. The Villans will be feeling confident despite being away from home.

Kick-off:

• Location: Deventer, Netherlands
• Stadium: De Adelaarshorst
• Date: Thursday, October 23
• Kick-off Time: 10:15 p.m. IST/ 04:45 p.m. GMT/ 12:45 p.m. ET/ 09:45 p.m. PT
• Referee: Filip Glova
• VAR: In use

Form:

Go Ahead Eagles: L-L-W-D-L

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

Players to Watch

Milan Smit (Go Ahead Eagles)

Milan Smit will be one of the main men in the final third for the hosts. He has scored two goals in two UEFA Europa League appearances for Go Ahead Eagles.

Smit was the sole goal scorer in their 1-2 defeat against PSV in their league contest. He will be looking to come up with a top performance here.

Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa)

Emiliano Buendía is going to play an important role both in the midfield and in the attacking front for Aston Villa. The 28-year-old Argentine midfielder is coming in after scoring an important goal in their 2-1 win against Tottenham in their previous Premier League fixture. He is going to be a constant threat to the opponents.

Match Facts

• Aston Villa are on a six-match undefeated run.
• Go Ahead Eagles have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches.
• The Villans have secured two clean sheets in their last five fixtures.

Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa: Betting Tips and Odds

• Aston Villa to win @8/15 William Hill
• Ollie Watkins to score @15/4 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @11/8 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Go Ahead Eagles will miss out on the services of Victor Edvardsen as he is injured. They might also miss out on Pim Saathof and Soren Tengsteft due to their lack of fitness.

Youri Tielemans will not be in action for Aston Villa as he is injured. Tyrone Mings’ availability is not yet confirmed.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Go Ahead Eagles won: 0

Aston Villa won: 0

Draws: 0

This will be their first-ever meeting.

Predicted Lineups

Go Ahead Eagles predicted lineup (4-3-3)

De Busser (GK); Deijl, Nauber, Kramer, James; Breum, Linthorst, Meulensteen; Suray, Smit, Margaret

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

Martínez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Onana; Buendia, Rogers, McGinn; Watkins

Match Prediction

These teams are going to come up with an interesting contest, but Aston Villa are likely to emerge victorious in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash against Go Ahead Eagles.

Prediction: Go Ahead Eagles 1-3 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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