Feyenoord vs Aston Villa Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | UEFA Europa League

Feyenoord vs Aston Villa Preview

• Competition: UEFA Europa League
• Date: Thursday, 2 October 2025
• Kick-off Time: 7:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Stadion Feijenoord, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Matchday two of the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League will include Feyenoord welcoming Aston Villa at the Stadion Feijenoord on Thursday evening. The hosts are currently in 30th place, having lost the opening encounter. Aston Villa, on the other hand, defeated Bologna on matchday one and sits in the 13th spot. The Feyenoord vs Aston Villa fixture will be of paramount importance in the larger scheme of things as far as the Europa League's first round is concerned.

Feyenoord will be content with how the recent matches have played out. In the last six games, the Dutch outfit has managed four victories to go with a draw and a defeat. During this period, the club has scored 11 goals and conceded just four. The good run of form is reflected in Feyenoord's position in the Eredivisie, sitting comfortably at the top with a three-point lead. Robin van Persie would have hoped for a better start to the European campaign, but there is still enough time to gain ground in the league phase table.

Inconsistencies and mixed results have marked the latest games of Aston Villa. The English side has accumulated two victories, two defeats, and two draws in the last six outings. Villa endured a slow start to the season, not registering even a single victory in the opening five Premier League games. However, Unai Emery looks to have finally formulated the winning formula, starting with a 3-1 win over Fulham on Sunday. John McGinn is the top scorer for Aston Villa this season with two goals to his name.

Feyenoord Team News

Jakub Moder (Knock), Gernot Trauner (Achilles Tendon Injury), Thomas Beelen (Broken Leg), and Shiloh Zand (Knee Injury) will not be available for Feyenoord on Thursday. The club is expected to go in with a 4-3-3 formation.

Aston Villa Team News

Aston Villa recorded the win over Fulham on Sunday without the services of Amadou Onana, Ross Barkley, and Youri Tielemans. The three individuals are not expected to be back against Feyenoord as they continue their respective recoveries from injuries.

Feyenoord vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups

Here is a detailed look at the Feyenoord vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups:

Feyenoord Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Wellenreuther

Defenders: Read, Watanabe, Jeng, Bos

Midfielders: Targhalline, Timber, Valente

Forwards: Moussa, Ueda, Sauer

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

Goalkeeper: Martinez

Defenders: Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne

Midfielders: McGinn, Bogarde, Elliott

Forwards: Guessand, Rogers, Watkins

Feyenoord vs Aston Villa H2H Record

The only ever meeting between Feyenoord and Aston Villa ended in a 3-1 win for the English side way back in 2010.

Key Players to Watch in Feyenoord vs Aston Villa

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

Ollie Watkins was a subject of interest from many clubs in need of a striker in recent months. However, the 29-year-old decided to stay at Villa for the 2025/26 season. Watkins has been a consistent source of goals for Aston Villa in the latest campaigns, and recorded 16 goals in the league along with eight assists last season. His leadership at the front is an important part of Aston Villa's game plan, and he will love to get his name on the scoresheet on Thursday.

John McGinn (Aston Villa)

Not many Aston Villa fans would have expected to see John McGinn's name as the top scorer for the club two months into the season. The 30-year-old is one of the most versatile players in world football, with his probable positions ranging from a deep-lying playmaker to the attacking flanks. His two goals so far this season have been important strikes for Villa, and Unai Emery won't mind another one on Thursday.

Feyenoord vs Aston Villa Prediction

There is little to separate the two sides on Thursday. While one may argue that Villa has a slight upper hand in terms of quality, Feyenoord will enter the game on the back of a better run of form. A draw seems to be the most likely outcome.

Here is a look at the Feyenoord vs Aston Villa Prediction

Predicted Score: Feyenoord 1-1 Aston Villa

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