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Fenerbahce vs Aston Villa Betting Tips - Europa League Draw Predicted

alex-waite
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Last updated: Thu 22 Jan 2026 11:53
Fenerbahce and Aston Villa are set to clash in Istanbul for a Europa League match. Both teams have been in impressive form, rarely losing games. Given their current performances, the match is anticipated to be tightly contested with balanced strengths on both sides. Consequently, the prediction leans towards a 1-1 draw, suggesting that neither team will be able to secure a decisive victory. The outcome of the game is expected to reflect their recent form without tipping the balance in favor of either side.
Alex Waite 22 Jan 2026
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  • Fenerbahce are a tough-to-beat side
  • Aston Villa are a decent away team
  • There’s value on a Europa League draw
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Aston Villa are unbeaten in 14 of their last 16 games (Getty)

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Fenerbahce have only lost one game since September and Aston Villa are a solid side. These in-form teams can cancel each other out in the Europa League.

Key Stats - In Form Sides


  • Fenerbahce are unbeaten in their last 5 Europa League games.
  • Fenerbahce are winless in their last 2 matches against Aston Villa.
  • Aston Villa are unbeaten in 14 of their last 16 games. 

H2H - Villans Have the Edge


Aston Villa have a 2-0 advantage against Fenerbahce in two meetings.

Fenerbahce Rarely Lose


Domenico Tedesco’s Fenerbahce are unbeaten in their last five Europa League games, winning three. The Turkish side are just two points off the automatic qualification places in 12th position.

The Yellow Canaries have won seven of their last eight in all competitions, with their only loss coming against Besiktas 2-1. Fenerbahce responded with four consecutive wins, including a 2-0 home victory over Samsunspor.

Tedesco’s outfit came back twice to beat Alanyaspor 3-2 last time out. Fenerbahce had 2.31 XG and goals from Talisca and Anthony Musaba secured the victory. 

Aston Villa in Strong UEL Form


Aston Villa are level on 15 points at the top of the Europa League group alongside Lyon and Midtjylland. Villa’s only loss came at Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 before securing three wins in a row. 

The Villans were on an 11-match winning run in all competitions before losing 4-1 at Arsenal. The Midlands side then beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 and Tottenham 2-1 either side of a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace. 

Unai Emery’s outfit couldn’t extend their unbeaten streak and lost 1-0 at home against Everton. Villa had 1.44-0.5 XG and conceded in the 59th minute. 

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News


Fenerbahce (4-3-2-1): Ederson; Nelson Semedo, Milan Skriniar, Jayden Oosterwolde, Mert Muldur; Matteo Guendouzi, Ismail Yuksek; Anthony Musaba, Marco Asensio, Kerem Akturkoglu; Talisca

Defenders Archie Brown and Levent Mercan are unlikely to feature due to injury. 

Midfielder Sebastian Szymanski missed the Alanyaspor game due to a groin issue and is doubtful here. 

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen; Lamare Bogarde, Youri Tielemans; Evann Guessand, Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendia; Ollie Watkins

Midfield trio Ross Barkley, Amdou Onana and Boubakar Kamara are unavailable due to injury.

John McGinn came off with an injury against Everton and is unlikely to feature here. Unai Emery was unsure about the midfielder’s fitness post-match and said, “It’s football and we have to accept it and then there are opportunities for other players to play. I don’t know [the details of the injury], it’s his knee.”

Verdict

Fenerbahce and Aston Villa don’t lose many games and these sides are in similar strong form. A Europa League draw is the best pick in Istanbul.

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