November 5, 2025
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Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday | 20:00 UTC | Villa Park, Birmingham | UEFA Europa League
Aston Villa will look to bounce back from their first Europa League defeat of the season when they host Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv at Villa Park on Thursday night. Unai Emery’s men are firm favourites to respond after a surprise loss in the Netherlands last time out.
Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction
After an impressive start to their European campaign – defeating Bologna and Feyenoord without conceding – Aston Villa slipped up on Matchday 3 with a 2-1 defeat to Go Ahead Eagles. That setback, followed by a 2-0 Premier League loss at Liverpool, means Emery’s side will be eager to reassert their authority on home soil.
Maccabi Tel Aviv, meanwhile, have struggled to make an impact in this year’s Europa League, taking just one point from their first three matches. Heavy defeats to Dinamo Zagreb and Midtjylland have left Zarko Lazetic’s side languishing near the bottom of the standings.
With Villa boasting far superior quality and European pedigree under Emery, this looks a straightforward opportunity to get back to winning ways.
Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction & Odds
Bookmakers make Aston Villa overwhelming favourites at 1.21, while Maccabi Tel Aviv are priced at 14.00 to cause an upset. The draw can be backed at 6.40.
A more valuable play could be Aston Villa to Win & Under 3.5 Goals at 2.10, which has landed in four of Villa’s last seven victories in all competitions.
Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Tips
Ollie Watkins has endured a slow start to the season, scoring just once, but this could be the ideal fixture to find his form. The England striker is 1.80 to score anytime and 1.75 for 2+ shots on target.
Given Maccabi have scored just once in their last four European outings, Villa to Win to Nil also appeals at 1.90.
Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Bogarde, Onana; Guessand, Rogers, Sancho; Watkins
Maccabi Tel Aviv: Mishpati; Asante, Camara, Shlomo, Davida; Andrade, Sissokho, Noy; Revivo, Madmon, Peretz
Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Betting Tips & Predictions
✅ Ollie Watkins Anytime Goalscorer – 1.80
✅ Aston Villa to Win to Nil – 1.90
✅ Aston Villa to Win & Under 3.5 Goals – 2.10
Odds correct at time of writing.
