Aston Villa vs Young Boys Prediction, Lineups, Injuries, and Team News

The fifth matchday of the Europa League sees Aston Villa welcome Young Boys on Thursday night. Find out more about Aston Villa vs Young Boys prediction, Aston Villa vs Young Boys preview, Aston Villa vs Young Boys predicted lineups and Aston Villa vs Young Boys injuries.

Aston Villa vs Young Boys Preview

Aston Villa endured a difficult start to the season. But Unai Emery managed to turn the situation around with excellent wins in their recent games. They won 9 of their previous 11 encounters to rise to fourth in the Premier League. Even in the Europa League, the defeat to Go Ahead Eagles sticks out like a sore thumb in an otherwise impressive campaign. Having gotten the better of Young Boys last season in the Champions League, they will be keen to do it again in Birmingham and stand a better chance of sealing the top spot in the group stages.

Young Boys have been hot and cold in Europe and domestically this season. They sit third in the Super League, six points behind leaders Thun. After a defeat in the Europa League on the opening day, they picked up two victories to put themselves in a better position. However, their most recent 4-0 loss to PAOK raised questions about their ability. When they visit Aston Villa, they will be wary of the threat posed by the Villans. Another defeat could have devastating effects on their qualification hopes.

Aston Villa vs Young Boys Match Info

Match Name: UEFA Europa League, Matchday 5

Stadium Name: Villa Park, Birmingham, UK

Kickoff: 27th November 2025, 18:45 CET

Aston Villa Team News

Ross Barkley, who replaced Tyrone Mings in the Europa League squad, will be eager to get a rare start in the middle. The manager will be eying rotation with players like Jadon Sancho, Harvey Elliott, Evann Guessand and Ian Maatsen all pushing for a start.

Aston Villa Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Martinez

Defenders: Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen

Midfielders: Kamara, Barkley; Guessand, Rogers, Sancho

Forward: Watkins

Young Boys Team News

Armin Gigovic serves his suspension in this game. England-born Ryan Andrews and Manchester United academy graduate Saidy Janko will be keen to impress upon their return to England. Chris Bedia will be their source for goals up top.

Young Boys Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Keller

Defenders: Andrews, Lauper, Zoukrou, Hadjam

Midfielders: Raveloson, Pech; Fassnacht, Sanches, Virginius

Forwards: Bedia

Aston Villa vs Young Boys Injuries

Both teams have injuries to key players ahead of the clash.

Aston Villa Injury List

Tyrone Mings and Andres Garcis are expected to miss out on this game as Amadou Onana is marked as doubtful.

Young Boys Injury List

Young Boys have to deal with injuries and suspensions ahead of this clash.

Aston Villa vs Young Boys Prediction

Even a rotated Aston Villa will be confident of beating Young Boys thanks to their directness in attack. The defence of Young Boys will have to stand firm. They do have enough quality to hurt Villa's backline as well. It will be an entertaining affair with the home side taking all three points.

SportsDunia's Aston Villa vs Young Boys Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Young Boys