Fenerbahçe vs Aston Villa: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Fenerbahçe vs Aston Villa: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

High flying Aston Villa return to European action as they travel to Istanbul to take on Turkish giants Fenerbahce in one of the compeitions headline clashes.

Unai Emery's team have recovered from a poor start to be one of the most impressive teams in the Premier League this season, finding themselves third in the table and with an outside chance of challenging for the top prize.

Fenerbahce meanwhile are midway through an intense title fight with arch rivals Galatassary, finding themselves just three points behind their city rivals.

Fenerbahce Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Ederson

Defenders: Mercan, Oosterwolde, Skriniar, Muldur

Midfielders: Yuksek, Guendouzi

Forwards: Akturkoglu, Asensio, Musaba, Duran

Aston Villa Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Martinez

Defenders: Digne, Torres, Konsa, Cash

Midfielders: Buendia, Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn

Forwards: Watkins, Rogers

Fenerbahce Last Five Results

Beyolgu Yeni CarsI 0-1 Fenerbahce

Galatasaray 0-2 Fenerbahce

Fenerbahce 2-0 Samsunspor

Fenerbahce 1-2 Besiktas

Eyuspor 0-3 Fenerbahce

Strong form for Fener in recent weeks, as they saw themselves victorious in the Turkish Super Cup, beating Galatasaray in the final.

Aston Villa Last Five Results

Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa

Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa

Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest

Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa

Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa

Since going on an incredible run of ten wins in a row in all competitions, Unai Emery's team have faltered slightly, but still maintain a strong position in the Premier League.

Key Players to Watch:

Fenerbahce Key Player to Watch: Matteo Guendouzi

The ex Arsenal French midfielder joined the Turkish giants from Lazio this winter and has already scored in Yellow and Blue in the Super Cup final, endearing himself quickly to the club's supporters.

Aston Villa: Morgan Rogers

23 Year-old Morgan Rogers continues to shine at Villa Park, and has been in fine form this season with a place in England's World Cup squad surely on the horizen.

Best Fenerbahce vs Aston Villa Betting Tips

Key betting tip: Arsenal to win at 1.57 represents strong value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters

Match Facts

Thursday 22nd January

UEFA Europa League

Sukru Saracoglu Stadium (Fenerbahce)

Kick-off: 17:45 pm GMT