Turning their attention back to Europa League action on Thursday evening, Aston Villa will look to extend on their 100% start to proceedings when they meet the Go Ahead Eagles.
Continuing on what has been a real purple patch on either side of October’s international break, Unai Emery’s men are regarded as a standout European contender this season and they should be relishing a trip to Holland in midweek.
While the Eagles might have made real history last season as they booked an iconic Europa League ticket, Thursday’s hosts have continued to show some real inconsistencies since opening up the new campaign and look set for what will be another stern examination here.
Ahead of Thursday’s showdown from Overijssel, we have taken a look at some of the most appealing Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa Bet Builder Tips.
Villa’s sensational run
Opening up the new campaign in the midst of what was a public rut and failing to win any of their first six outings across all fronts, it had been speculated that Emery could have some mounting pressure on his shoulders in the Midlands.
However, marking their return from October’s international break with a stellar comeback in north London as they eventually grabbed a 2-1 victory away at Tottenham, Thursday’s guests have come roaring back in a dominant fashion.
Heading into October’s fortnight interval with another 2-1 win against Premier League newcomers Burnley, the one-time Arsenal boss has seen his squad win all of their previous five consecutive appearances across all competitions.
Likewise, getting their Europa League adventure underway with consecutive wins against Bologna and Feyenoord, Villa are widely regarded as a standout European contender this season.
It should also be highlighted, Emery’s high-flying squad have secured back-to-back victories outside of the Midlands since the start of April.
Bet Builder Tip: Aston Villa win @ 1/2 with 1xBet
The Eagles’ leaky defence
While the Go Ahead Eagles might have sprung a Europa League upset on October 2nd as they secured a 2-1 victory away at Panathinaikos, it appears that might have been just a minor boost for Thursday’s hosts.
Last seen marking their return from October’s international break with a 2-1 loss against PSV, Melvin Boel’s men have mustered just a single victory from any of their previous five appearances across all competitions.
Scrapping it out in the bottom-half of the Eredivisie standings, the former Dordrecht boss will be bracing himself for a monumental challenge here.
Signing off September with an action-packed 4-2 loss at the hands of Telstar, the Overijssel-based outfit have continued to show some worrying defensive issues since opening up the new campaign.
Getting their European adventure underway with a 1-0 loss at home against FCSB on September 28th, the Eagles have recorded just a pair of clean sheets in front of their own supporters since the middle of March.
Bet Builder Tip: Joris Kramer over 0.5 fouls @ 5/6 with BetUS
Buendia’s eye-catching flurry
While England international Ollie Watkins might have notched just a single Premier League strike since opening up the new campaign, Villa have a surprise star who has been spearheading their charge in the final third.
Although former Middlesborough starlet Morgan Rogers might have stollen plenty of the headlines around Villa Park after completing a permanent switch last year, Emi Buendia has quickly become a key part of Emery’s plans.
Coming off the bench and bagging a spectacular winner away at Spurs on Sunday afternoon, the Argentinian international should be handed a full recall in midweek.
Opening his Europa League account during Villa’s 2-0 victory against Feyenoord on October 2nd, the ex-Norwich playmaker has now recorded three goals in his previous four appearances across all competitions.
Continuing to shine over the past month, Buendia will certainly be confident of cashing in on an Eagles defence who have gained an unwanted reputation for their struggles at the back.
Bet Builder Tip: Emi Buendia over 0.5 shots on target @ 17/20 with Dachbet
Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa Bet Builder Tips
- Aston Villa win
- Joris Kramer over 0.5 fouls
- Emi Buendia over 0.5 shots on target
ODDS – 4/1 with Vegas Land
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