The Matchday 2 clash of the 2025/26 Europa League group stage between Feyenoord (Netherlands) and Aston Villa (England) will take place on October 2 at De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam. Feyenoord vs. Aston Villa: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Feyenoord
The Rotterdam team lost their opening match away to Braga with a score of 0-1. This result extended their winless streak in the second-tier European competition to four matches (2 draws, 2 losses). However, it's important to note that Feyenoord's poor results mainly occur away from home, while they perform successfully on their home turf in European competitions. In the Europa League, the club has not lost at home in six matches, securing four wins. Moreover, in recent European matches within the Champions League, Feyenoord won four of their last five home games (1 loss), defeating even Bayern Munich (3-0) and AC Milan (1-0) during this period.
- No more than 2 goals have been scored in 7 of Feyenoord's last 9 Europa League matches.
- The team has not scored more than once in five consecutive matches in this tournament.
- On their home ground, the Rotterdam side has not lost in 13 of their last 15 Europa League matches (8 wins, 5 draws).
Predicted lineup for Feyenoord (4-3-3)
Timon Wellenreuther – Bart Nieuwkoop, Anel Ahmedhodžić, Malcolm Young, Gijs Smal – Sam Stein, Oussama Targalline, Quinten Timber – Gonçalo Borges, Casper Tengstedt, Gaoussou Diarra.
Defenders Thomas Beelen, Gernot Trauner, and midfielder Jakub Moder are injured.
Aston Villa
The Birmingham team, on the other hand, started the group stage with a narrow victory over Bologna (1-0). This result extended the English club's uncompromising streak in European competitions to eight matches (6 wins, 2 losses), with seven of them being in the Champions League, where the level of competition is the highest. Aston Villa has been prolific on the European stage, scoring in six consecutive matches, netting 15 goals during this period. However, their away form in European competitions is less impressive, with seven of the last ten away matches ending without a win (2 draws, 5 losses).
- The club has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five away Champions League matches.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 5 of Aston Villa's last 6 European matches.
- The Birmingham team opened the scoring in 5 of their last 6 European games.
Predicted lineup for Aston Villa (4-4-2)
Marco Bizot – Ian Maatsen, Pau Torres, Ezri Konsa, Matty Cash – Morgan Rogers, John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara, Evann Guessand – Donyell Malen, Emiliano Buendía.
Midfielders Youri Tielemans and Amadou Onana are unavailable due to health issues.
Referee
Rade Obrenovic (Slovenia)
Matches – 6 (International matches, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 25;
Average yellow cards per match – 5;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 0%.
Feyenoord vs. Aston Villa: Match Prediction
In the upcoming match, bookmakers do not give a clear advantage to either team, which seems reasonable. I believe the match will be evenly contested. Yes, the Premier League side has a stronger squad, and the Birmingham team has been gaining momentum after a poor start to the season, remaining unbeaten in five official matches (2 wins, 3 draws), winning the last two. However, the Rotterdam team has far more experience on the European stage and plays very resiliently at home, even against top teams.
Moreover, Aston Villa struggles in away European matches. Out of their last ten away games, they have only won three, failing to beat teams like Olympiacos (0-2) and Zrinjski (1-1). Additionally, the Birmingham side's defense is not flawless in away European games, conceding in 7 of their last 8 matches. It's unlikely they will keep a clean sheet against Feyenoord, who have scored at least one goal in 14 of their last 15 home Europa League matches. However, in 8 of 11 matches during this period, the Rotterdam side also conceded.
The hosts need to bounce back after their first-round defeat, so they will play their usual attacking style, which should continue the trend of both teams scoring in their home European matches. Considering the visitors' strong attack, who also regularly concede, I believe both teams will find the net in this match. My prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
