Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Oct 2025

Europa League Betting Preview: Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa

Dutch Eredivisie outfit Go Ahead Eagles host Premier League side Aston Villa in this Europa League match at De Adelaarshorst, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Thursday 23 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

In order for our Go Ahead Eagles +1 bet to land at odds of -108, we need the underdogs to win or draw against Aston Villa. However, a defeat by one goal would be enough to get our Asian Handicap stake returned.

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Go Ahead Eagles were beaten last game and this was on the road at Philips Stadion. PSV Eindhoven claimed a 2-1 Eredivisie victory. The Deventer team managed two shots on target and recorded 43% possession, while Milan Smit was the goalscorer.

Aston Villa got a Premier League win in their previous game. It was on their travels where Tottenham Hotspur were beaten 2-1 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Unai Emery's side were 47% in the possession stakes and had two shots on goal, with Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendia on the scoresheet.

Europa League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Aston Villa	5	4	0	1	8	3	5	8:3	12
27	Go Ahead E.	5	2	0	3	4	9	-5	4:9	6

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Eagles have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 13.6 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal. GAE have averaged 52.5% possession, 440.9 passes and 7.1 corners per game, conceding 2.1 goals and 5.3 corners from 19.1 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal.

Milan Smit is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Gerrit Nauber, Jakob Breum, Finn Stokkers and Melle Meulensteen each have 2. Jakob Breum, Joris Kramer and Victor Edvardsen have the most assists with 2, while goalie Jari De Busser has recorded 2 clean sheets.

Villa have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 10.4 attempts, 3.3 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. The Birmingham outfit average 55.0% possession, 415.4 passes, 5.6 corners in their favour and 4.8 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.5 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts.

The top scorers have been Emiliano Buendia and Donyell Malen on 2, with Morgan Rogers getting 1. Morgan Rogers is top assists provider with 3, while Emiliano Martinez and Marco Bizot have kept 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Go Ahead Eagles confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jari De Busser (GK), Mats Deijl, Gerrit Nauber, Joris Kramer, Dean James, Melle Meulensteen, Yassir Salah Rahmouni, Richonell Margaret, Jakob Breum, Mathis Suray, Milan Smit.

Aston Villa confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martinez (GK), Victor Nilsson Lindeloef, Tyrone Mings, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Lamare Bogarde, Amadou Onana, Evann Guessand, Emiliano Buendia, Jadon Sancho, Ollie Watkins.

Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa Prediction & Betting Tips

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, corners insight, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Match Prediction

Go Ahead Eagles +1 could be the way forward on the Asian Handicap. You can get odds of -108 that the home team benefit from having a one-goal start and we’re expecting a strong performance in this Europa League clash.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The Europa League form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa Europa League & league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by GAE in 15 of their last 19 games at home.
• The +1 line has been covered by GAE in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Villa in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Villa in 8 of their last 10 games.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Eagles 1 - 1 Aston Villa

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +750 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ollie Watkins Under 1.5 Shots On Target -128

Ollie Watkins (Villa) has recorded under 1.5 shots on goal in nine of the past ten away games. When it comes to Shots on Target, we’re expecting him to fall short and you can currently land odds of -128.

Latest Ollie Watkins Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-149

First

+245

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-106

Shots

Over 4.5

+114

Under 4.5

-

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Mathis Suray to Score +575

Mathis Suray (GAE) has managed three goals in his past ten home matches. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +575 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Mathis Suray Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+650

First

+2000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Shots

Over 1.5

-106

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Eagles Over 3.5 Corners -110

It’s been an average of 8.80 corners for Go Ahead Eagles in their past 5 home matches, with Aston Villa conceding over 3.5 corners in the last four games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to Eagles covering the Team Corners line, with odds of -110 on offer.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Eagles

Total

12.10 6.50 5.60

Home

11.30 6.60 4.70

Away

11.50 4.40 7.10

Aston Villa

Total

10.70 5.30 5.40

Home

9.60 5.60 4.00

Away

10.40 4.20 6.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-122

Under 9.5

-116

Eagles Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

Aston Villa Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

Most Corners

1

+245

X

+700

2

-227

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Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Aston Villa have been priced up as the overwhelming -270 favourites for this Europa League clash. This means the bookies give them a 73% chance of claiming victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, the underdogs Go Ahead Eagles are trading at +700.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Villa are -128 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Eagles are +525 and the draw is priced at +175.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -135.

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Full-Time Result

1

+700

X

+410

2

-270

Half-Time Result

1

+525

X

+175

2

-128

Double Chance

1X

+195

12

-625

X2

-1250

Draw No Bet

1

+440

2

-833

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.5

-125

2 Hcp -1.5

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+155

Over 2.5

-192

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-135

No

-100

There is -149 available that Ollie Watkins finds the net at any stage. He is available at +245 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Ollie Watkins (Villa)

First

-149

Anytime

+245

Donyell Malen (Villa)

First

+190

Anytime

+480

Morgan Rogers (Villa)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

Emiliano Buendía (Villa)

First

+225

Anytime

+575

Evann Guessand (Villa)

First

+235

Anytime

+650

Harvey Elliott (Villa)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

John McGinn (Villa)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Jadon Sancho (Villa)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Milan Smit (GAE)

First

+380

Anytime

+1100

Jakob Breum (GAE)

First

+440

Anytime

+1300

Amadou Onana (Villa)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Mats Deijl (GAE)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Mathis Suray (GAE)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Ian Maatsen (Villa)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Boubacar Kamara (Villa)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Matty Cash (Villa)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Andrés García (Villa)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Victor Lindelöf (Villa)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Morgan Rogers (Villa)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

+105

Evann Guessand (Villa)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-105

Ollie Watkins (Villa)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-106

Emiliano Buendía (Villa)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-108

Harvey Elliott (Villa)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-118

John McGinn (Villa)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-135

Milan Smit (GAE)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-192

Jakob Breum (GAE)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-208

Jadon Sancho (Villa)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-238

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-227

Donyell Malen (Villa)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-263

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-286

Amadou Onana (Villa)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Mathis Suray (GAE)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Mats Deijl (GAE)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-476

Ian Maatsen (Villa)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Boubacar Kamara (Villa)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Matty Cash (Villa)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Victor Lindelöf (Villa)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1000

Ollie Watkins (Villa)

Over 4.5

+114

Under 4.5

-

Donyell Malen (Villa)

Over 2.5

-112

Under 2.5

-

Morgan Rogers (Villa)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

Evann Guessand (Villa)

Over 2.5

+118

Under 2.5

-

John McGinn (Villa)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Mathis Suray (GAE)

Over 1.5

-106

Under 1.5

-

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Milan Smit (GAE)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Jakob Breum (GAE)

Over 1.5

-127

Under 1.5

-

Jadon Sancho (Villa)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Harvey Elliott (Villa)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Emiliano Buendía (Villa)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-

Amadou Onana (Villa)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Mats Deijl (GAE)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Ian Maatsen (Villa)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Victor Lindelöf (Villa)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Latest Europa League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Go Ahead Eagles Stats

Aston Villa Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 12.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 52.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 55.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 55.00% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 49.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa Lineups & Team News

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