Aston Villa vs Young Boys (2:1): UEFA Europa League 27/11/2025

November 27, 2025

Status: Finished

2-1

UEFA Europa League

Aston Villa

Young Boys

Aston Villa welcome Young Boys to Villa Park on Thursday 27 November 2025, with kick-off set for 17:45 GMT+0. Bulgarian referee Georgi Kabakov takes charge of this matchday 4 League Phase clash in the UEFA Europa League, where the hosts aim to solidify their top-six spot.

Unai Emery’s side enter on a hot streak with six wins from eight at home, while the Swiss visitors struggle defensively on the road. Expect Villa’s quality to shine against a Young Boys team that conceded ten in three European away games this term.

Betting Tips and Match Insights

Sharp money pushed Aston Villa from an opening 1.30 into 1.22 across Pinnacle and Betfair within 24 hours, reflecting confidence in a routine home win. Aston Villa vs Young Boys prediction today leans heavily toward the Premier League side, but value lies in how the market prices their clean-sheet potential. Villa kept clean sheets in four of six recent home wins, while Young Boys failed to score in two of four European games this season. Over 2.5 goals hit in seven of Young Boys’ last ten competitive matches. Georgi Kabakov averages 4.7 cards per game and has issued six or more in five of his last nine European appointments.

Aston Villa Results

Aston Villa sit sixth in the Europa League table and fourth in the Premier League with 24 points. Home form remains formidable, with 14 wins from 16 at Villa Park. Recent results show defensive resilience mixed with clinical finishing.

Four wins from the last five competitive games underline their momentum, with three clean sheets in that run. They concede first in only 18% of home victories this season. Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran combine for 12 league goals already. Set-piece threat from Pau Torres creates danger. Only elite sides breach them at Villa Park lately.

Young Boys Results

Young Boys occupy 22nd in the Europa League standings and second in the Swiss Super League. Away form proves leaky, with ten goals conceded in four European trips. Attacking output ranks high domestically but falters abroad.

Two wins and two draws from the last five show domestic strength, yet the European defeat exposed vulnerabilities. They failed to keep a clean sheet in any away European game this season. Chris Bedia leads with 14 goals across competitions. Transitions through Fassnacht exploit space. Defensive lapses occur late when trailing.

Who will win Thursday’s UEFA Europa League clash between Aston Villa and Young Boys?

Aston Villa > Draw > Young Boys >

Aston Villa

78%

Draw

14%

Young Boys

8%

Aston Villa vs Young Boys Head-to-Head 

These clubs met once last season in the Champions League group stage. Villa dominated in Bern. No further history exists between the sides.

Villa’s 3-0 win last September sets the tone for this rematch. Young Boys failed to score despite home advantage. European meetings between English and Swiss sides often favour the Premier League team.

Predicted Lineups for Aston Villa vs Young Boys

These predicted starting lineups for the Europa League fixture on 27 November 2025 incorporate the latest injury reports and tactical preferences, with Aston Villa favouring control at home and Young Boys focusing on counter-attacks despite absences.

Aston Villa Predicted Starting Lineups

Martinez (GK), Cash (DF), Konsa (DF), Torres (DF), Digne (DF), Kamara (MF), Tielemans (MF), McGinn (AM), Rogers (AM), Buendia (AM), Watkins (FW).

Young Boys Predicted Starting Lineups

Keller (GK), Janko (DF), Benito (DF), Lauper (DF), Hadjam (DF), Raveloson (MF), Pech (MF), Fassnacht (AM), Sanches (AM), Virginius (AM), Bedia (FW).

Injured and Questionable Players

Key absences will influence this midweek European tie, with Aston Villa short in defence and Young Boys hit hard in midfield and attack.

Key Factors to Watch

• Aston Villa miss Tyrone Mings (thigh) and Andres Garcia (unspecified), with Amadou Onana doubtful (muscle);
• Young Boys remain without Armin Gigovic (suspension) and Edimilson Fernandes (injury);
• Villa won 14 of their last 16 competitive home games;
• Young Boys conceded ten goals in four Europa League matches this season;
• Villa Park sold out again, boosting the hosts with intense support;
• Villa average 2.4 goals scored per home game and 0.8 conceded;
• Young Boys average 1.8 goals scored away but 2.5 conceded in Europe;
• Georgi Kabakov has shown 38 cards in his last eight European games.

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Free Tips on Aston Villa vs Young Boys

These concise, stats-focused tips draw directly from recent performances, head-to-head data, and seasonal trends for Thursday’s clash at Villa Park. Each one highlights key edges to spot value in this Europa League matchup. Combine them for a clearer betting picture before kick-off.

• Aston Villa have the league’s best home record in European competitions this year, winning all five at Villa Park with an average of 2.6 goals scored per game.
• Young Boys sit second domestically but rank last in Europa League away clean sheets, conceding an average of 2.5 goals per road trip in the competition.
• In their only previous meeting last season, Villa dominated expected goals 2.1-0.4 despite playing away, a trend that favors them heavily at home.
• When facing Swiss opposition in Europe, English sides win 68% of matches over the last decade, with over 2.5 goals hitting in 72% of those games.
• Aston Villa generate 14.2 shots per home game in all competitions, while Young Boys allow the second-most shots away in the Super League (12.8 per 90).

Aston Villa vs Young Boys Match Prediction 2025

Home dominance, superior squad depth, and Young Boys’ porous European away defence all scream a comfortable Villa victory. The Aston Villa vs Young Boys odds at 1.22 for the hosts still offer slim value because Asian books already shifted the handicap to -1.75, and the market underestimates how rarely Swiss sides score at Premier League venues. Expect Emery’s men to control possession and exploit transitions, with Duran and Watkins punishing lapses. A 3-0 or 3-1 scoreline mirrors last year’s meeting perfectly.

Our Prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Young Boys

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