Aston Villa vs BSC Young Boys Prediction - UEFA Europa League

Match context

Aston Villa will host BSC Young Boys at Villa Park at 00:45 on November 28, 2025, in the UEFA Europa League. With their strong form, home advantage, and a resounding victory in the first leg, the English team is considered superior and is expected to secure all three points to consolidate their position at the top of the group.

Performance analysis

Aston Villa: Maintaining consistency

Aston Villa are in excellent form, having won 3 of their last 4 European matches. Their home record is particularly impressive, with two consecutive wins. The Villa Park side have scored 6 goals while their defense has only conceded 2, demonstrating balance and effectiveness in their playing style.

BSC Young Boys: A worrying defense.

On the other side of the pitch, BSC Young Boys have been quite inconsistent. In their last six matches, they have won four but also lost two. The Swiss team's strength lies in their attack with 10 goals scored. However, their defense is a critical weakness, having conceded 12 goals, an average of two goals per game.

History of confrontations

The head-to-head history is completely in favor of Aston Villa. In their only recent meeting on September 17, 2024, the English team secured a convincing 3-0 victory away at BSC Young Boys. This result will undoubtedly give the home team a significant psychological advantage in the upcoming rematch.

Force information

Both teams are facing personnel losses ahead of this crucial match. The absence of key players could affect tactics and the strength of both sides.

• Aston Villa:A. Garcia and T. Mings will be absent due to injury. A. Onana's availability remains uncertain.
• BSC Young Boys:The visiting team faced further difficulties with F. Conte and E. Fernandes absent due to injury, while A. Gigovic was suspended after receiving a red card. The status of E. Colley and J. Monteiro was still uncertain.

Analysis and prediction of results

Based on all factors, from form, home advantage, head-to-head history to squad quality, Aston Villa appears superior to BSC Young Boys. The visitors' shaky defense is expected to have a tough day against the home team's attacking prowess. A victory for Aston Villa is the predicted outcome, and even a comfortable win is a very real possibility.

Forecast:Aston Villa won.

Team lineup updated at 00:08 on November 28, 2025

Official lineup

Aston Villa

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachUnai Emery Etxegoien

Starting lineup:

• 23. Emiliano Martínez (G)
• 26. Lamare Bogarde (D)
• 3. Victor Lindelöf (D)
• 14. Pau Torres (D)
• 22. Ian Maatsen (D)
• 24. Amadou Onana (M)
• 8. Youri Tielemans (M)
• 29. Evann Guessand (M)
• 27. Morgan Rogers (M)
• 19. Jadon Sancho (M)
• 17. Donyell Malen (F)

Substitutes:

• 40. Marco Bizot
• 95. Rhys Oakley
• 2. Matty Cash
• 4. Ezri Konsa
• 16. Andrés García
• 12. Lucas Digne
• 10. Emiliano Buendía
• 6. Ross Barkley
• 44. Boubacar Kamara
• 7. John McGinn
• 9. Harvey Elliott
• 11. Ollie Watkins

BSC Young Boys

Diagram: 3-4-2-1

CoachGiorgio Contini

Starting lineup:

• 1. Marvin Keller (G)
• 4. Tanguy Zoukrou (D)
• 30. Sandro Lauper (D)
• 23. Loris Benito (D)
• 17. Saidy Janko (M)
• 45. Rayan Ravenoson (M)
• 13. Dominik Pech (M)
• 3. Jaouen Hadjam (M)
• 39. Darian Maleš (F)
• 16. Christian Fassnacht (F)
• 9. Sergio Cordova (F)

Substitutes:

• 40. Dario Marzino
• 12. Heinz Lindner
• 66. Rhodri Smith
• 5. Gregory Wüthrich
• 2. Ryan Andrews
• 77. Joël Monteiro
• 10. Alvyn Sanches
• 53. Elio Rufener
• 25. Felix Tsimba
• 48. Janis Luthi
• 7. Alan Virginiaus
• 29. Chris Bedia