Aston Villa host Maccabi Tel Aviv at Villa Park on Thursday (22:00 GMT+3) as Unai Emery’s men look to extend their impressive home form in Europe. The Israeli champions arrive struggling for momentum outside their domestic league and face a stern test against one of the Premier League’s most organised sides. Find the match preview, predictions and betting tips below.
Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Tips
- Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Aston Villa To Win To Nil ( at N/A)
- Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Aston Villa 3–0 ( at N/A)
*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Odds
| Result | Odds |
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| Aston Villa |
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| Draw |
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| Maccabi Tel Aviv |
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*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Predictions
Villa’s home structure sets the tone
Aston Villa have rediscovered their rhythm at home, producing four straight victories at Villa Park and showing real discipline in their defensive shape. Emery’s side are conceding few chances, and their structured pressing game often forces opponents into errors when trying to build from the back. Despite a narrow 2–1 loss away to Go Ahead Eagles, Villa’s balance between midfield control and vertical tempo remains a key strength.
That control should translate well here. Maccabi have found it difficult to cope with high pressing and quick attacking transitions in Europe, something Villa thrive on under Emery. With their back line holding firm and attacking rotations clicking, the hosts look well placed to dominate territory and tempo from the outset.
Tip: Aston Villa To Win To Nil ( at N/A)
Maccabi’s defensive gaps could tell again
For Maccabi Tel Aviv, domestic dominance hasn’t carried over into continental play. They’ve taken just one point from their three Europa League fixtures and conceded six goals across defeats to Dinamo Zagreb (1–3) and Midtjylland (0–3). Those matches exposed structural issues — particularly slow defensive recoveries and open spaces in transitions. Playing without travelling supporters inside Villa Park, they may find it even harder to maintain shape under pressure.
Villa’s attacking variety, with overlapping full-backs and quick combinations through midfield, could exploit those gaps repeatedly. If Dinamo and Midtjylland both managed to score three, Emery’s side have every chance to match that output. The difference in quality, tempo, and tactical cohesion looks too wide to ignore.
Tip: Aston Villa 3–0 ( at N/A)
