| Go Ahead Eagles wins | Draw | Aston Villa wins |
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| 6.45 | 4.68 | 1.46 |
| Go Ahead Eagles | Aston Villa |
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LAST GAME: PSV Eindhoven 2 - 1 Go Ahead Eagles
| LAST GAME: Tottenham Hotspur 1 - 2 Aston Villa
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Thursday, October 23, 2025, 12:45 PM EDT
- Venue: De Adelaarshorst, Deventer, Netherlands
- Competition: UEFA Europa League
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa | Thursday, October 23, 2025, 12:45 PM EDT |
| Go Ahead Eagles odds | +460 |
| Aston Villa odds | -185 |
| Draw | +370 |
| Over 2 | -400 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa Preview and Team News
Go Ahead Eagles Team News
Having progressed into the main stage of a major European competition for the first time, Go Ahead Eagles will be determined to enjoy nights like this.
There’s little pressure on them to get a result against Premier League opposition, but the Dutch club have shown enough already to suggest they could compete for a place in the Europa League knockout stage.
They’ve already put three points on the board by securing a surprise 2-1 away victory over Panathinaikos earlier this month. Melvin Boel’s men were somewhat fortunate to win that encounter, although they felt aggrieved to have lost their opening Europa League fixture against FCSB.
𝟲 𝙢𝙖𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙜𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙣 🥰 pic.twitter.com/O1yU3IPnUD
— Go Ahead Eagles 🦅 (@GAEagles) October 21, 2025
Boel has displayed a great deal of tactical flexibility. His side enjoyed a 73% share of the ball on matchday one, but their patient approach failed to produce a goal in a 1-0 defeat.
The Overijssel-based team have operated in a more direct fashion in recent games and head into this clash on the back of a 2-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie.
The hosts are currently without Søren Tengstedt and Victor Edvardsen due to injuries.
Go Ahead Eagles predicted lineup vs Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): De Busser; Deijl, Nauber, Kramer, James; Meulensteen, Linthorst; Margaret, Breum, Suray; Smit.
Aston Villa Team News
It’s already been a season of two halves for Aston Villa. They failed to score in any of their first four fixtures and didn’t win any of their opening six across all competitions.
However, Unai Emery’s side have kick-started their campaign with five straight victories since then. Spectacular goals from Morgan Rogers and Emi Buendía sealed a 2-1 win over Tottenham on Sunday.
In the continued absence of creative midfielder Youri Tielemans, Emery has settled on a more pragmatic approach. He used Amadou Onana and Boubacar Kamara as a conservative double pivot against Spurs, which contributed to their excellent defensive display.
When time slowed for Morgz 💫 pic.twitter.com/lti4HiyEfd
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) October 21, 2025
Overall, Villa still haven’t quite got into their groove in attack, despite their much-improved results. They were fortunate to win their last Europa League match, which was also held in the Netherlands, against Feyenoord. Meanwhile, their xG total of 6.3 remains the second lowest in the Premier League.
Some rotation is expected here from the Birmingham club, who host Manchester City this Sunday in the league. They’re still hampered by injuries to Tielemans and Tyrone Mings.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Go Ahead Eagles (4-2-3-1): Bizot; Maatsen, Torres, Lindelöf, Cash; Bogarde, Kamara; Rogers, Buendia, Guessand; Watkins.
Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa Prediction
- Pick: Aston Villa to win
- Odds: -185 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Go Ahead Eagles 0-2 Aston Villa
Go Ahead Eagles have competed well in their opening two Europa League matches, but they may find it really tough going against the competition favorites.
Villa have a squad designed for European soccer, with the likes of Jadon Sancho and Harvey Elliott not even getting off the bench at the weekend. That depth allows the visitors to make five or six changes here without significantly weakening their side.
The hosts have offered only a limited offensive threat in recent weeks. They’ve registered under 1.0 xG in each of their last three fixtures and may struggle to break down an organized visiting defense.
Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Aston Villa to win & Under 3.5 goals
- Odds: +155 (20Bet)
With Rogers and Ollie Watkins both currently short of their best form, Aston Villa haven’t hit top gear in the final third. Emery’s approach seems to be focused on building from solid foundations at the back, hoping things will click into gear further up the pitch as the season goes on.
That may happen when Tielemans returns, and they can progress the ball more effectively in central areas. However, the Villans aren’t currently creating enough clear opportunities to suggest they’ll secure a big victory in this match.
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