Fenerbahce vs Aston Villa preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

Fenerbahce will be aiming for a spot in the top 8 since they are currently sitting in the 12th position on the table, and a win could improve their standing, while Aston Villa, already in the top 8, only needs to maintain their current standing.

Fenerbahce comes into this match in strong form, having won their last 4 matches, including a thrilling 3-2 victory against Alanyaspor on Sunday. This result ensures that Domenico Tedesco’s team still remains in the title race for the Turkish League.

With only two matches left, the Turkish outfit will hope to upset the English side and gain maximum points in this fixture. Winning the remaining two matches is vital for a chance to skip play offs and qualify automatically to the round of 16.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa have an impressive outing in the Europa League and currently sit in third position in the table. The Villans have lost only one match so far in the competition and have garnered 15 points from the first six matches.

However, Unai Emery’s men will arrive in Istanbul after a narrow 1–0 loss to Everton in the EPL over the weekend, which may shake their confidence a bit. But with qualification already secured, their main aim now is to stay inside the top four.

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Fenerbahce and Aston Villa have not met recently in any competitive match. The last time they met was far back in 1977 in an UEFA Cup match that saw Villa emerge 2-0 victorious. Before then, the English side had already hammered the Super Lig giants 4-0 at Villa Park in England.

Fenerbahce will be short on options, with Archie Brown, Levent Mercan, and Sebastian Szymanski all ruled out through injury. January additions Matteo Guendouzi, Anthony Musaba, and Mert Gunok remain unavailable for Europa League duty, limiting squad depth.

However, former Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran is expected to lead the line and could be a motivated threat against his old club, especially in front of a strong home crowd.

Aston Villa face notable setbacks of their own. Captain John McGinn is sidelined with a knee injury, joining Kamara, Barkley, and Onana on the injury list, a concern for Villa’s midfield balance.

Jadon Sancho is also a doubt due to illness, which may force Unai Emery into changes out wide. There is also a chance of rotation in goal, with Marco Bizot pushing for a start ahead of Emiliano Martinez, a move that could slightly affect Villa’s defensive stability.

Fenerbahce (4-3-3): Ederson; Semedo, Skriniar, Oosterwolde, Muldur; Fred, Yuksek, Talisca; Asensio, Duran, Akturkoglu

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Bizot; Cash, Lindelof, Konsa, Digne; Bogarde, Tielemans; Guessand, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins

Fenerbahce’s strong home support, combined with Aston Villa’s midfield injury problems, sets the stage for a tight and entertaining contest. Villa still has plenty of threat on the counter, with Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers capable of causing damage on the break.

However, you can bet on Fenerbahce at Livescorebet to score at least a goal in front of their supporters, especially with the former Villa star Jhon Duran leading the attack.

Prediction: Fenerbahce 1-1 Aston Villa

• Bet on Aston Villa to win or draw

• Over 1.5 goals

• Over 7.5 corners