Aston Villa host French side Lille at Villa Park as they aim to secure their place in the next round of the Europa League.
| Tournament: | Europa League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Villa Park, Birmingham |
| Date: | 19.03.2026 |
| Time: | 20:00 GMT |
Aston Villa vs Lille Form and Head to Head
Aston Villa come into this one on the back of a 3-1 defeat to Manchester United and their form has been all over the place. Just one win in their last six games tells the story, with four defeats and a draw highlighting a side struggling for rhythm.
Lille, on the other hand, are in a much better place. They picked up a 2-1 win away at Rennes last time out and have won four in their last six. Their only defeat came in the first leg of this tie.
In terms of head to head, it has been pretty even between the two sides over the years. Both teams have two wins each from five meetings, along with one draw, so there is not much to split them historically.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Aston Villa vs Lille?
Aston Villa are the clear betting favourites to beat Lille. Latest odds imply roughly a 58% chance of a Villa win, with Lille closer to 19%.
| Match Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 7/10 | Betfred |
| Lille | 17/4 | AK Bets |
| Draw | 31/10 | AK Bets |
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Aston Villa vs Lille Team News
Aston Villa are still dealing with a few injury concerns heading into this one. Youri Tielemans and Boubacar Kamara remain out, while Ross Barkley is unavailable for Europe despite scoring against Manchester United at the weekend.
Emiliano Buendia is a slight doubt after coming off late at Old Trafford, and Matty Cash will need a late check on his calf. If Cash does not make it, Lamare Bogarde is ready to step in again at right back.
There is a boost though with Jadon Sancho back available after missing the United game, and he could come straight into the starting lineup if Buendia is not fit. John McGinn, Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins are all expected to keep their places.
Lille also have their share of absentees, with several players ruled out through injury, but they still look well stocked. Bruno Genesio rotated heavily in the win over Rennes, and a number of key names are set to return here.
Aston Villa vs Lille Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Luiz, Onana; McGinn, Rogers, Sancho; Watkins
Lille (4-2-3-1): Ozer; Santos, Mbemba, Mandi, Perraud; Bentaleb, Andre; Mukasu, Haraldsson, Perrin; Giroud
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Aston Villa vs Lille Match Prediction
While a precise score prediction was not provided in our data, an analysis of team characteristics suggests a competitive encounter where Aston Villa might edge it at home. The hosts exhibit significant strengths in aerial duels, attacking set-pieces, counter-attacks, creating scoring chances, and crucially, finishing those chances. However, they do have weaknesses in avoiding offside, avoiding individual errors, and protecting a lead.
Lille also possess strong attacking attributes, particularly in attacking set-pieces, coming back from losing positions, creating scoring chances, finishing scoring chances, and attacking down the wings. Yet, similar to Villa, they struggle with avoiding offside, protecting a lead, and avoiding fouling in dangerous areas.
Given Aston Villa's offensive strengths, especially on home turf, they are likely to create ample opportunities. Lille's recent strong form is notable, but their defensive vulnerabilities, particularly in protecting a lead, could be exploited. The home advantage and Villa's attacking prowess, combined with Lille's similar defensive frailties, suggest a narrow victory for the English side.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Lille
Aston Villa vs Lille Match Stat Trends
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Matias Fernandez has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 8 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 11/10 at bet365 while publishing.
Amadou Onana has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 5 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 26/25 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
Morgan Rogers has exceeded 2.5 Shots in 3 of their last 4 Home games.
Best odds of 23/20 at Coral while publishing.
Lamare Bogarde has won 2+ fouls in 4 of their last 4 apps in Europa League.
Best odds of 8/15 at bet365 while publishing.
There have been 9+ shots on target in 7 of Aston Villa's last 9 matches in Europa League.
Best odds of Evens at William Hill at the time of publishing.
Aston Villa vs Lille Bet Builder Tip
Our Aston Villa vs Lille Bet Builder Tip is:
- Home - Win Market
- Total Goals Over/Under - Under 2.5
- Over 6.5 - Total Aston Villa Shots On Target
Best odds of 11/1 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
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