It’s a Thursday night clash in Deventer as Go Ahead Eagles host Premier League side Aston Villa in the Europa League. The Dutch side are enjoying a special European journey, but this will be their toughest test yet against Unai Emery’s in-form Villans.
Villa have been flying lately with five straight wins across all competitions and two clean sheets in their opening Europa League fixtures. Go Ahead have been lively going forward but leaky at the back, and that mix could make this an entertaining tie.
Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa Bet Builder Tips
Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa Predictions
Best Bet – Aston Villa to Win (-1 Handicap) @ 10/11
Villa look too strong here. Unai Emery’s side have kept back-to-back clean sheets in Europe and are finding consistency at both ends of the pitch. They beat Feyenoord and Bologna with ease, and with Go Ahead conceding in five straight games, a comfortable Villa win looks on the cards.
Goals Tip – Over 2.5 Goals @ 10/11
Go Ahead matches rarely stay quiet. Nine of their last 11 have gone over 2.5, and Villa have scored nine in their last four games. Expect chances at both ends, especially if Villa’s attacking trio of Watkins, Buendía, and Rogers get going early.
Anytime Scorer Tip – Ollie Watkins @ 15/4
Watkins has been in strong form, leading the line with confidence and sharp finishing. He’s scored or assisted in three of Villa’s last five games, and against an open Go Ahead defence, he’s a great pick to find the net.
Both Teams to Score – No @ 10/11
Go Ahead love to attack but leave gaps at the back. Villa’s defensive record under Emery in Europe is impressive, they’ve yet to concede in the group stage. If the English side take control early, we might see the hosts shut out.
Final Prediction
This has all the makings of another solid Villa performance. Go Ahead will have their moments at home, but the visitors’ quality and structure should see them through comfortably.