Preview and odds analysis for Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa at 23:45 on October 23, Europa League qualifying round

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Preview and odds analysis for Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa at 23:45 on October 23. Predictions, expected lineups, and expert opinions for the Europa League 2025/26 qualifying round encounter between Go Ahead Eagles and Aston Villa.

Match preview for Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa

90-minute odds: 1 : 0

Total goals: 3

Go Ahead Eagles will face Aston Villa in the Europa League 2025/26 qualifying round at De Adelaarshorst stadium, Deventer, at 23:45 on October 23, 2025 (Vietnam time, 20:45 local Dutch time). This is an opportunity for Go Ahead Eagles to extend their European winning streak, while Aston Villa aims to improve their form after a slow start.

Go Ahead Eagles recently lost 1-2 to PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie on October 18, 2025. Previously, they drew 1-1 with Nijmegen (October 6, 2025), beat Panathinaikos 2-1 (October 2, 2025), lost 2-4 to Telstar (September 28, 2025), and lost 0-1 to FCSB (September 25, 2025). Their last five matches show inconsistent form (1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses), scoring 5 goals and conceding 9. Under coach Melvin Boel, Go Ahead Eagles will rely on Milan Smit and Jakob Breum to make the most of their home advantage.

Aston Villa recently won 2-1 against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on October 19, 2025. Before that, they beat Burnley 2-1 (October 5, 2025), Feyenoord 2-0 (October 3, 2025), Fulham 3-1 (September 28, 2025), and Bologna 1-0 (September 26, 2025). Their last five matches show strong form (5 wins), scoring 10 goals and conceding 3. Managed by Unai Emery, Aston Villa will count on Emiliano Buendia and John McGinn to sustain their winning streak.

The two teams have never met before. Go Ahead Eagles have home advantage with recent wins, while Aston Villa has superior European experience. A balanced match with a narrow victory for Aston Villa is the most reasonable expectation.

Squad updates for Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa

Go Ahead Eagles: Soren Tengstedt, Pim Saathof (injury), Julius Dirksen (doubtful); Milan Smit (ready to play).

Aston Villa: Amadou Onana, Youri Tielemans (injury), Ross Barkley (ineligible), Tyrone Mings (ankle injury); Emiliano Buendia (fit).

Expected lineups for Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa

Go Ahead Eagles: De Busser - Deijl, Nauber, Kramer, James - Meulensteen, Linthorst - Suray, Breum, Margaret - Smit.

Aston Villa: Bizot - Cash, Konsa, Lindelof, Maatsen - Onana, Kamara - Malen, Buendia, McGinn - Watkins.

Go Ahead Eagles recent form

18/10/25: PSV Eindhoven 2-1 Go Ahead Eagles (Eredivisie)

06/10/25: Go Ahead Eagles 1-1 Nijmegen (Eredivisie)

02/10/25: Panathinaikos 1-2 Go Ahead Eagles (Europa League)

28/09/25: Telstar 4-2 Go Ahead Eagles (Friendly)

25/09/25: Go Ahead Eagles 0-1 FCSB (Europa League)

Aston Villa recent form

19/10/25: Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Aston Villa (Premier League)

05/10/25: Aston Villa 2-1 Burnley (Premier League)

03/10/25: Feyenoord 0-2 Aston Villa (Europa League)

28/09/25: Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham (Premier League)

26/09/25: Aston Villa 1-0 Bologna (Europa League)

Head-to-head record Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa

No previous encounters between the two teams.

Prediction for Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa

Aston Villa, with their long winning streak and Emery’s leadership, are favored to secure a narrow victory. Despite Smit’s sharp form, Go Ahead Eagles face challenges from inconsistent performance and no prior head-to-head history. A close match ending with an Aston Villa win is the likely scenario.

Predicted score: Go Ahead Eagles 0-1 Aston Villa

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