Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 13/11
Bookmaker: Luckster
Looking to secure consecutive Europa League victories on Thursday night, Aston Villa will travel to De Kuip when they meet Feyenoord.
Feyenoord
Starting with the hosts, while Feyenoord might have opened their Europa League adventure with a toothless 1-0 defeat away at Portuguese outfit Braga, Robin van Persie’s side are enjoying what has become a real domestic romp. Making an immediate return to winning ways over the weekend as they clinched a 1-0 victory against Groningen, the Dutch giants have registered 19 points from their first seven Eredivisie appearances and they are currently leading the chase at the top of the table. Looking to collect a heavyweight scalp on Thursday night, Feyenoord will also be excited by their extended success at De Kuip. In fact, van Persie’s men have won their first four competitive showdowns in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 7-1.
Feyenoord Team News
Yet to make a single appearance across any competition so far this season, Feyenoord will once again be without former Brighton midfielder Jakub Moder on Thursday night. However, despite serving a domestic suspension over the weekend, summer recruit and ex-Sheffield United defender Anel Ahmedhodzic should make a full return at the back.
Despite still waiting to open his Feyenoord account after completing a permanent switch from Benfica back in July, Casper Tengstedt should keep his spot leading the line. Eventually staying put at De Kuip after reported Premier League interest, Quinten Timber will start in the middle of the park.
Aston Villa
As for the visitors, while Aston Villa might have shown some real inconsistencies since opening up the new campaign, it appears that Unai Emery’s men have turned some what of a recent corner. Putting a maiden Premier League victory on the board last weekend as they clinched a 3-1 win at home against Fulham, Thursday’s guests have recorded consecutive victories for the first time this season. Getting their respective European adventure underway with a 1-0 against Italian outfit Bologna, the former PSG boss has his sights set on mounting a genuine Europa League charge this season. However, facing what could be a tricky test on foreign soil, it should be noted that Villa have registered just a sole win outside of the Midlands since the start of April.
Aston Villa Team News
Both still dealing with respective muscle injuries, Aston Villa will travel to Holland on Thursday night without the midfield duo of Amadou Onana and former Leicester star Youri Tielemans. Settling for a spot on the bench on Saturday, Spanish international Pau Torres should be handed a full recall at the heart of Emery’s defence.
Opening his Premier League account against Fulham last time out, Ollie Watkins should spearhead Villa’s attack. Completing a summer switch from French outfit Brest, veteran goalkeeper Marco Bizot could replace Emi Martinez between the sticks.
Feyenoord vs Aston Villa Key Factors to Consider
- Feyenoord have won their first four competitive showdowns in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 7-1.
- Aston Villa have secured consecutive victories for the first time since opening up the new campaign.
- However, Emery’s men have registered just a single victory away from Villa Park since the start of April.
- Feyenoord haven’t shipped a single strike at De Kuip in over 270 minutes of action.
- Villa have failed to record more than a single strike in all of their previous eight consecutive matchups outside of the Midlands.
Conclusion
While Aston Villa might have turned a much-welcomed corner over the past week, Emery’s side should be bracing themselves for a tricky test on foreign soil. Despite getting their Europa League adventure underway with a gritty 1-0 victory at home against Bologna last week, Villa have shown some extended struggles outside of the Midlands. With Feyenoord not shipping a single goal at De Kuip in over 270 minutes of action, we could be set for a nail-biting affair in midweek. It should also be noted, Villa have failed to record more than a single strike in all of their previous eight consecutive matchups on the road.
Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 13/11
Bookmaker: Luckster
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