Hansa Rostock vs Aston Villa Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendly 2025

This will be the first meeting between the two teams.

Hansa Rostock are all set to host Aston Villa in a pre-season club friendly fixture. The interesting contest between the two clubs is scheduled to take place at the Ostseestadion.

The German football third division side Hansa Rostock will be at home. They will surely be looking to use it to their advantage. Despite being a friendly and home game, they will be a bit under pressure as they take on the Villans next.

FC Hansa finished fifth in 3. Liga 2024-25. They will have to step up here if they want to stand a chance against their upcoming opponents.

Aston Villa missed out on securing the UEFA Champions League spot for the upcoming season. They finished sixth in the Premier League 2024-25 season. The Unai Emery-led side did look good, but they came up with some poor performances towards the end of the season.

The Villans will have a chance to improve in their next season.

Kick-off:

• Location: Rostock, Germany
• Stadium: Ostseestadion
• Date: Saturday, July 19
• Kick-off Time: 19:30 IST/ 14:00 GMT/ 10:00 ET/ 07:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Hansa Rostock: W-W-W-L-L

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

Players to Watch

Albin Berisha (Hansa Rostock)

The 24-year-old forward from Kosovo did play an important role for his side in the German Cup and scored one of the goals as well. With the help of his team, Albin Berisha can help his side against the Villans. It is not going to be an easy task for the player as well as the club.

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

The Villans faced a defeat in their last friendly game. Hence, they will be keen on winning their upcoming fixture. Ollie Watkins is going to play an important role for the Villans in the attacking front.

The 29-year-old did well during their 2024-25 season. He is still with the Villans despite talks of transfers from other clubs.

Valuable minutes in the tank 🔋 #WFCAVL pic.twitter.com/IvEewdKOcq

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) July 16, 2025

Match Facts

• Aston Villa are on a three-match losing streak.
• Hansa Rostock are on a two-match losing streak.
• This will be the first ever fixture between Hansa Rostock and Aston Villa.

Hansa Rostock vs Aston Villa: Betting Tips and Odds

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

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both teams are ready and fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Hansa Rostock won: 0

Aston Villa won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Hansa Rostock predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Hagemoser (GK); Gürleyen, Rossbach, Kinsombi; Neidhart, Pfanne, Schuster, Schumacher; Krohn, Harenbrock; Berisha

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Gauci (GK); Rowe, Mings, Torres, Moreno; Bogarde, Kamara, Ramsey, McGinn; Young, Watkins

Match Prediction

The Premier League side will be looking to get back to winning ways. We predict Aston Villa to come out on top as the better side against Hansa Rostock in their club friendly fixture.

Prediction: Hansa Rostock 0-2 Aston Villa

Telecast Details

All of the Villans’ pre-season friendly matches can be viewed live on the Villa TV, but at a cost of a membership.

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