Fenerbahce vs Aston Villa Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 22 January 2026
🔊 What can we expect from one of the standout matches of the 7th round of the Europa League? On January 22, at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in Istanbul, Fenerbahçe and Aston Villa, two renowned teams vying for a direct ticket to the round of 16, will face off. The English side are in the hunt for the top spot by the end of the group stage, but they aren't the favorites in the Turkish capital. A closely contested game is anticipated, with the advantage likely shifting back and forth between the teams.
Head-to-Head
📊 These teams have not faced each other in the 21st century.
Head-to-head statistics Fenerbahce - Aston Villa
Fenerbahce Istanbul Team Overview
Domenico Tedesco has everything under control. His team have avoided defeat in 20 of their last 21 matches, stumbling only in a relatively inconsequential opening round game of the Turkish Cup against Beşiktaş (1-2). Despite their impressive run, the "Canaries" still trail Galatasaray by one point in the Süper Lig standings.
In the Europa League, Fenerbahçe had a rocky start, falling to defeat in Zagreb (1-3). However, they picked up 11 points over five rounds and are now vying for a spot in the top eight. In their last European outing, the "Yellow and Dark Blues" thrashed Brann 4-0, taking advantage of a numerical edge from the 18th minute. Talisca netted a hat-trick, surpassing Kerem Aktürkoğlu as the team's top scorer in this Europa League campaign (4+1).
Match Results: Fenerbahce Istanbul
Aston Villa Team Overview
Unai Emery's team has started to stall, and their current struggles can't be solely attributed to a tough schedule. For instance, in their most recent Premier League match, the Villans fell to Everton (0-1), a team not vying for anything significant, and they did so at home, suffering their first home defeat since August, ending an 11-game winning streak. However, Aston Villa remain in third place, a position they also hold in the Europa League.
In European competition, the Birmingham side has only slipped up once, inexplicably losing to Go Ahead Eagles (1-2) despite dominating play. They've won their other matches, yet despite the disparity in class, they haven't secured any commanding victories, scoring no more than two goals per game. The team's top scorer in the tournament is Donyell Malen (three goals), who has joined Roma on loan.
Match Results: Aston Villa
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Fenerbahce Istanbul
🎙 Domenico Tedesco ahead of the clash with Aston Villa: “Our chances of finishing in the top 8 largely hinge on the match against Aston Villa. We have a challenging Europa League fixture ahead. We've suffered one loss, but we're sitting mid-table. Playing at home is an advantage, so we will do everything we can. We are currently in good form and confident. We need to showcase our style. Aston Villa are on the same level as Manchester City, holding third place in the Premier League. These are the kind of matches that motivate us every morning. We won't shy away from them; we will fight. We look forward to it.”
❌ The hosts have injuries to their left-backs Archie Brown and Munir Merjan. Sebastian Szymanski has a minor issue, and his participation in the upcoming fixture is in doubt, though not primarily due to injury, but because of a potential transfer to Rennes.
Aston Villa
🎙 Unai Emery on the team's injury setbacks: “Onana and Barkley will be back in one to two weeks. We have enough players to maintain our quality of play. Of course, we will need to replace some departing players [regarding transfers]. Injuries are unfortunate, but this is football, and we must accept it. It's an opportunity for another player to step up.”
❌ Aston Villa face issues in midfield. Amadou Onana and Ross Barkley have been sidelined since December, and recently Boubacar Kamara and captain John McGinn have been ruled out due to knee injuries. It's already known that the Frenchman is out for the season, while the extent of the Scotsman's injury is yet to be determined.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The appointed referee for the match is Luis Miguel Branco Godinho. The Portuguese official has a notably high average of 5.2 yellow cards over his last ten matches, largely due to the nature of the Portuguese Primeira Liga. In this upcoming clash, we anticipate Godinho will frequently show yellow cards, as Fenerbahçe players alone have averaged 2.5 per game in the current Europa League campaign. Our bet is on a total of over 3.5 yellow cards.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Aston Villa are vying for the top spot at the end of the group stage, largely thanks to their strong away performances. However, Unai Emery's side not only consistently scores on the road, but they also concede regularly. This has led to both teams scoring in 7 of their last 8 away fixtures. Therefore, our prediction is both teams to score (yes).
🚩 Corner Prediction
While Aston Villa's away games tend to feature many goals, Fenerbahçe's home matches are rich in corners: in 6 of their last 7, the total exceeded 9.5 corners. Both teams have high averages of 5.9 and 5.2 respectively, so we expect this trend to continue.
Editorial Prediction
It's hard to deny that Aston Villa are on a downward trend, with injury issues taking a significant toll on the team. Moreover, the upcoming match isn't crucial for them in terms of standings; a home win against Salzburg next week would secure their spot in the last 16. For the hosts, however, it's vital to pick up points here and now, and their current form suggests they can do just that. We see the "Canaries" as favorites, so we're backing that Fenerbahçe won't lose. The predicted final score is 2-1.
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Betting Tips: Fenerbahce Istanbul - Aston Villa
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