Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa predictions, team news, betting tips, odds and Bet Builder

Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa kick-off, date & TV info 

Date Thursday, October 23
Kick-off 5.45pm
Venue De Adelaarshorst, Deventer
Competition Europa League
TV TNT Sports 1

A dreadful start to the season has been forgotten by Aston Villa, whose 2-1 win at Tottenham on Sunday extended their winning run to five. 

The Villans’ Premier League form may have been mixed but last season’s Champions League quarter-finalists have once again excelled on the continent, winning their opening two Europa League games to nil. 

Unai Emery’s side are strong favourites to maintain their perfect start against Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday, with a Villa win likely in Deventer. 

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Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa betting tips & predictions

Best bet

Aston Villa to win & under 3.5 goals
1pt 8-5 BoyleSports, Coral, Ladbrokes

Player props

Emi Buendia to score or assist
13-10 Betfair, Paddy Power

Longshot

Mathis Suray to be booked
5-1 bet365

Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa preview 

Crisis? What crisis? Unai Emery has quickly silenced those who dared to doubt his credentials after Aston Villa started the season with a six-game winless run by leading his side to five consecutive victories. 

The latest in that sequence, Sunday’s 2-1 win at Tottenham, is the most eye-catching result but it is in Europe where Villa have put in their most professional performances, beating a talented Bologna and Eredivisie title contenders Feyenoord to nil. 

The Villans made the Champions League quarter-finals last term so it is no surprise to see them enjoying life in Europe’s secondary competition, a tournament Emery has already won four times as a manager. 

A fifth triumph is not beyond the Spaniard and he can take another step towards that goal by leading his side to a smooth-sailing victory in Deventer. 

Go Ahead Eagles did beat Panathinaikos in their last Europa League match but their 1-0 home loss to FCSB leaves them looking vulnerable heading into a visit from elite opposition. 

The Dutch outfit have struggled for consistency this term, winning just three of their 12 matches, and a run of one victory in five home games suggests even home advantage won’t help them pull off a shock. 

An untimely injury to striker Victor Edvardsen has only made matters worse for Go Ahead manager Melvin Boel and a fourth defeat in six is imminent. 

It could be a case of damage limitation for the Eagles but they should at least succeed in keeping the score down, with Villa, who have seen just one of their last 17 games go over 3.5 goals, keeping one eye on Sunday’s clash with Manchester City. 

Brilliant Buendia to have his say

After scoring three goals in his first 44 appearances for the club, Emi Buendia has turned his Aston Villa career around, scoring the same amount in his last four games. 

The Argentinian winger has filled the void left by loanees Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio expertly and is averaging a goal or assist every 126 minutes this season. 

Buendia started Villa’s last Europa League match, scoring in the victory over Feyenoord, and should be reinstated to the starting 11 after coming off the bench to bag the winner against Tottenham on Sunday. 

Suray set for a tough evening

Buendia should start on the left wing for Villa and with Morgan Rogers prone to drifting to that flank and Ian Maatsen the embodiment of a marauding full-back, those on Go Ahead Eagles’ right side look set for a difficult evening. 

Right-back Mats Deijl is an obvious card candidate as a result but he tends not to dive in too much, unlike the man in front of him, Mathis Suray. 

The Belgian winger has committed 16 fouls in the Eredivisie this term, at least six more than any of his teammates, and a second yellow card in three matches may arrive on Thursday. 

Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa Bet Builder

Aston Villa to win

The visitors have won their opening two Europa League games without conceding and should maintain their perfect start against an inconsistent Go Ahead Eagles. 

Morgan Rogers 1+ shot on target

The England star found the net against Tottenham on Sunday and has managed three shots on target across his last two Villa appearances. 

Mathis Suray to be booked

The Belgian winger’s 16 fouls is the joint-ninth most in the Eredivisie this term and he will have to track back regularly to help contain Ian Maatsen and Emi Buendia. 

Pays out at 9-1 with bet365

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Key stats for Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa

♦ Aston Villa have won each of their last five games
♦ Go Ahead Eagles have lost three of their last five matches
♦ The hosts have won just one of their last five home games
♦ Villa have won 11 of their last 15 group stage/league phase matches in Europe
♦ Just one of the Villans’ last 17 games have gone over 3.5 goals

Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa betting odds

Sign up with Sky Bet to bet on Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa in Europa League. Here are the latest odds for Thursday’s match.

Odds correct at time of publishing

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Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa team news and predicted line-ups

Go Ahead Eagles

Striker Victor Edvardsen has undergone knee surgery and has joined long-term absentees Pim Saathof and Soren Tengstedt on the sidelines. 

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): De Busser; Deijl, Nauber, Kramer, James; Meulensteen, Linthorst; Suray, Breum, Margaret; Smit.
Subs: Twigt, Stokkers, Adelgaard, Sivertsen, Goudmijn, Dirksen, Salah Rahmouni.

Aston Villa

Tyrone Mings could return to the squad but Youri Tielemans and Andres Garcia remain sidelined. 

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, McGinn; Guessand, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins.
Subs: Lindelof, Digne, Onana, Barkley, Sancho, Elliott, Malen. 

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FAQs for Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa

When is Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa in the Europa League?

Go Ahead Eagles welcome Aston Villa on Thursday, October 23. Kick-off is scheduled for 5.45pm BST. 

Where is Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa being played?

The clash will be played at De Adelaarshorst in Deventer, the Netherlands. 

Where can I watch Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa?

Viewers in the UK can watch Villa’s battle with Go Ahead live on TNT Sports 1. 

What is the match betting for Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa?

Aston Villa are strong 1-2 favourites to extend their winning streak in Deventer, with Go Ahead Eagles are a huge 9-2 and the draw 10-3.

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