The Matchday 2 clash in the 2025/26 Europa League between Feyenoord (Netherlands) and Aston Villa (England) will be held on October 2 at the De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam. Feyenoord vs. Aston Villa: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Feyenoord
The Rotterdam side suffered a 0-1 defeat away to Braga in the opening round. This result extended their winless run in the second most prestigious European competition to four matches (2 draws, 2 losses). However, it's important to note that Feyenoord's poor results have mostly come away from home, while they have performed well on their home turf in European competitions. In the Europa League, the club is unbeaten at home in six matches, claiming four victories. In more recent European matches, held in 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 two goals have been scored in 7 of Feyenoord's last 9 Europa League matches.
- The team has not scored more than once in five 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 Ahmedhodzic, Malcolm Yang, Gijs Smal – Sam Stein, Oussama Targalline, Quinten Timber – Goncalo Borges, Casper Tengstedt, Gaoussou Diarra.
Defenders Gernot Trauner, Thomas Beelen, Malcolm Yang and midfielders Quinten Timber, Jakub Moder are injured.
Aston Villa
The Birmingham side, on the other hand, started the Europa League group stage with a narrow 1-0 victory over Bologna. This result extended the English club's uncompromising streak in European competitions to eight matches (6 wins, 2 losses), with seven of them taking place in the Champions League, where the level of opposition is the highest. Aston Villa has also been prolific on the European stage, scoring in six consecutive matches, netting 15 goals during this period. However, their away form in European competitions has been less impressive, with only three wins in their last 10 away matches (2 draws, 5 losses).
- The club has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five away matches in the Champions League.
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of Aston Villa's last 6 European matches.
- The Birmingham side 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 Buendia.
Defenders Tyrone Mings, Andres Garcia, midfielders Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana, Ross Barkley, and forward Jadon Sancho 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 representative has a stronger squad, and the Birmingham side has started to gain momentum after a poor start to the season, going unbeaten in their last five official matches (2 wins, 3 draws), including wins in their last two. However, Feyenoord has much more experience on the European stage and plays very stubbornly at home, giving even the giants a tough time.
Moreover, Aston Villa has struggled in European away matches. They have won only 3 of their last 10 away games, failing to win against Olympiacos (0-2) and Zrinjski (1-1). It should also be noted that the Birmingham side's defense is not flawless in away European games, conceding in 7 of their last 8 matches. It is 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 will need to redeem themselves after the first-round loss, so they will play in their usual attacking style, which should lead to a continuation of the trend of both teams scoring in their home European matches. Considering the powerful attack of the visitors, who also regularly concede, I believe both teams will score in this match. My prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
