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After a slow start to the season, the Villans have rediscovered their rhythm with five straight victories across all competitions, their latest being a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend.
Confidence is flowing again through Emery’s squad, and they’ll be eager to extend that momentum on the continental stage.
Hosts Go Ahead Eagles, meanwhile, will be hoping to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat to PSV in the Eredivisie, a result that left them with just one win in their last five matches (D1, L3).
Their home form hasn’t been much better either, with only two wins in their previous eight at De Adelaarshorst. Despite that, the Dutch side showed spirit on matchday two, coming from behind to beat Panathinaikos away — a result that keeps their knockout hopes well and truly alive.
Villa, though, have won both of their group-stage games so far without conceding, and with their record against Dutch opposition reading five wins and a draw from six matches, they’ll fancy their chances of continuing that dominance here.
Go Ahead Eagles v Aston Villa tips
• Aston Villa to win - 1/2 with Bet365
• Over 2.5 goals - 53/100 with Bet365
• Emiliano Buendia to have 1+ shot on target - 57/100 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Aston Villa to win
Unai Emery’s side have rediscovered their swagger, and their five-game winning streak includes impressive victories over Feyenoord and Tottenham.
Villa have also won 11 of their last 15 European group-stage matches, with their tactical discipline and squad depth proving decisive.
Go Ahead Eagles, by contrast, have won just one of their last eight European fixtures and have struggled to score at home this season. Given Villa’s unbeaten European record against Dutch teams (W5, D1), the 1/2 price on Bet365 for an away win looks justified - and possibly generous considering the gulf in quality between the two sides.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Aston Villa beats Go Ahead Eagles regardless of the score.
Over 2.5 goals
Aston Villa’s matches have been brimming with goals lately, with three of their last four wins featuring at least three goals. The Villans’ attacking unit, led by Ollie Watkins and supported by the creative flair of Emi Buendia, have found its cutting edge again.
Meanwhile, Go Ahead Eagles’ games tend to open up after the break; seven of their last eight goals have come after half-time, which could contribute to a lively second half here. With both teams likely to push forward, Over 2.5 Goals at 53/100 on Bet365 feels like a strong selection given the attacking form on show.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are at least three goals scored in the game between Go Ahead Eagles and Aston Villa.
Emiliano Buendia to have 1+ shot on target
After returning from a brief rest against Spurs, where he played just 23 minutes but still found the net, Emiliano Buendia looks fresh and full of confidence ahead of this European tie.
The Argentine has scored three goals in his last four appearances, matching his tally from his previous 44 games combined, and has been heavily involved in Villa’s build-up play.
Buendia’s tendency to drift into central positions and shoot from range makes this market appealing, and with 57/100 on Bet365 for at least one shot on target, this looks like a value pick against a defence that has conceded in four of their last five games.
Tip: Emiliano Buendia to have 1+ shot on target @ 57/100
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Emiliano Buendia plays at least one shot on target
Go Ahead Eagles v Aston Villa odds
• Go Ahead Eagles - 5/1 with Bet365
• Draw - 7/2 with Bet365
• Aston Villa – 1/2 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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