| Moneyline Pick | Aston Villa to Win (-148) |
| Player Prop | Ollie Watkins to Score (+165) |
| Same Game Parlay | Aston Villa to Win + Ollie Watkins to Score + Under 2.5 Goals (+700) |
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Aston Villa vs Lille Main Match Info
- Date and Time: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 03:00 PM ET
- Venue: Villa Park
- Location: Birmingham, England
- Last H2H match: Lille 0-1 Aston Villa (2025/26 Europa League, March 2026)
Aston Villa vs Lille Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Aston Villa to Win
- Odds: -148 (Tonybet)
Villa haven’t lost a European home game over the past two seasons, recording nine wins and one draw since their defeat against Olympiacos in April 2024.
Lille will likely take more initiative as they trail in the tie (0-1), but that approach could expose space behind their full-backs. Unai Emery also has a clearer picture now: protect the middle, force the Mastiffs wide, then break quickly into space.
The hosts are also among the main favourites to win the competition. Given the difference in quality and the home factor, Villa will likely grab a victory in the second leg.
Aston Villa vs Lille Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Ollie Watkins to Score
- Odds: +165 (Tonybet)
Watkins scored Villa’s only goal in France and remains the focal point of their attack. He averages 2.31 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League, with 57 total shots and 26 on target this season.
Lille must chase the game, while Villa can stay compact. That should stretch their rest defence and open the channels between the full-back and centre-back, where Watkins is most dangerous with diagonal runs and first-time movement.
Aston Villa vs Lille Same Game Parlay
- SGP: Aston Villa to Win + Ollie Watkins to Score + Under 2.5 Goals
- Odds: +700 (Tonybet)
Aston Villa to Win: The English side enter the return leg as favourites once again. Given Emery’s record for the most Europa League titles, we anticipate a back-to-back win for Aston Villa.
Ollie Watkins to Score: Watkins scored in their previous meeting and remains the Villans’ primary attacking outlet. The English player is expected to lead the front line and has a strong chance of scoring.
Under 2.5 Goals: The first leg produced a combined xG of less than 1.0. Aston Villa have scored no more than two goals in 10 of their last 15 matches, while Lille have done the same in 10 of their last 11. As such, we expect another low-scoring affair.
Aston Villa vs Lille Team News
Aston Villa Team News
In the 1-0 win over Lille, Aston Villa accepted a lower-tempo game, defended their box well, and punished their opponents with a single moment. But their 3-1 loss to Manchester United showed the other side of the Villans, as they generated only 0.74 xG and were unable to control momentum.
The return of John McGinn is a major boost. His leadership and second-ball aggression are what Villa need in midfield. Emiliano Martinez is also crucial, having made three saves against Lille.
Boubacar Kamara is out with a knee injury, and Youri Tielemans remains sidelined with an ankle issue. Matty Cash is being assessed after missing the last two matches, and Emiliano Buendía is questionable.
Lille Team News
In the first leg against Villa, Lille had the initiative early but failed to turn it into an advantage. Nevertheless, they responded to the defeat well by beating Rennes 1-2 away. The Mastiffs outplayed their opponents, generating 1.62 xG and creating more high-quality chances.
Veteran Olivier Giroud remains Lille’s primary attacking threat. The French international has scored a team-high nine goals across all competitions this season, including four in the Europa League. Hákon Haraldsson and Gaëtan Perrin will also be important, as Lille need more than sterile possession in this fixture.
Hamza Igamane, Ethan Mbappé, Marc-Aurèle Caillard, Osame Sahraoui, and Ousmane Touré are all ruled out. Benjamin André is a major doubt.
Aston Villa vs Lille: Where to Watch (Canada)
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