Aston Villa are unbeaten against Dutch opposition in six previous encounters, winning five of them.
Go Ahead Eagles have won just one of their last nine home matches in UEFA competition.
Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa preview
Can Aston Villa continue their perfect start to this Europa League campaign? So far in the league phase, the Claret and Blue Army have collected maximum points, keeping a clean sheet during both victories too. First, John McGinn was the only scorer against Bologna at Villa Park, before goals from Emi Buendía and then McGinn again saw them to a 2-0 victory over Feyenoord at De Kuip.
Of course, manager Unai Emery is a four-time Europa League winner, a key reason why many believe the Villans have to be considered among the favourites to be featuring in this season's final in İstanbul on 20 May. After this in the league phase, Villa will host Maccabi Tel Aviv, BSC Young Boys and RB Salzburg, as well as traveling to Basel and Fenerbahçe, very much targeting a top eight finish.
Meantime, in the Premier League, after failing to win any of their first five matches, Aston Villa come into this clash following three successive victories. Having beaten both Fulham and Burnley at home, they came from a goal down to defeat Tottenham 2-1 in North London on Sunday; Morgan Rogers lashing home a stunning equaliser, before Buendía was the match-winner. So now, the Claret and Blue Army will go in search of a sixth successive victory when they travel to Deventer on Thursday.
As for Go Ahead Eagles, this will be one of the biggest occasions in their entire history. Back in May, they won the KNVB Beker for the very first time, defeating AZ Alkmaar on penalties in the final in Rotterdam, winning major silverware for the first time since 1933. This triumph saw them qualify for a major UEFA competition for the very first time, having only ever played in two qualifiers beforehand.
Well, so far, Go Ahead Eagles have made a decent start to the league phase. First, they were beaten 1-0 by Steaua București at home, rather bursting the bubble at De Adelaarshorst. However, a week later, they came from a goal down to defeat Panathinaikos 2-1 in Athens, thanks to Milan Smit's quick-fire brace at the Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium. Every Europa League tie is a massive fixture for the Dutch Cup winners, but this is certainly their most eagerly-anticipated match, so can they spring a surprise when Aston Villa visit Overijssel on Thursday evening?
Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa head-to-head record
These two clubs have never previously met.
Go Ahead Eagles team news
Melvin Boel's team were beaten 2-1 by PSV Eindhoven on Saturday, meaning they've won only two of nine Eredivisie outings to date, but wholesale changes are certainly not forecast.
In fact, identical starting lineups were deployed both at the weekend and against Panathinaikos, featuring Indonesian international Dean James at left-back as well as Melle Meulensteen, son of former Manchester United assistant René, in midfield.
Go Ahead Eagles predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: (4-2-3-1): De Busser; Deijl, Nauber, Kramer, James; Linthorst, Meulensteen, Breum, Suray, Margaret; Smith.
Go Ahead Eagles player to watch vs Aston Villa
Star striker Milan Smit has scored four goals in his last four Eredivisie appearances, as well as that aforementioned brace in Athens earlier this month, so will continue to be their main goal threat.
Aston Villa team news
Youri Tielemans remains sidelined, but Unai Emery's injury concerns are generally starting to ease, with fit again Amadou Onana poised to once again partner Boubacar Kamara at the base of midfield.
In less good news, Tyrone Mings is suffering with an ankle problem, so Pau Torres will continue to deputise. Lastly, in goal, Marco Bizot has donned the gloves for both Europa League fixtures to date, Emi Martínez pulling out after the warm-up in Rotterdam, so will the Dutchman keep his place?
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Go Ahead Eagles: (4-3-3): Bizot; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Onana, McGinn; Buendía, Rogers, Watkins.
Aston Villa player to watch vs Go Ahead Eagles
Morgan Rogers's stupendous strike at Spurs was his first club goal of the season, so has that opened the floodgates? He'll certainly hope so!
Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa prediction
We are backing Aston Villa for victory at De Adelaarshorst. Go Ahead Eagles will not make life easy, but may lack the top-end talent required to claim a result: Go Ahead Eagles 0-2 Aston Villa.
Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa FAQs - UEFA Europa League
How to watch Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa in the Europa League on TV channel?
Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa in the Europa League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 1.
- USA: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ & fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa in the Europa League on live streaming?
Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa in the Europa League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa in the Europa League?
Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa takes place on Thursday 23 October 2025, with kick off at 17:45 (BST), 12:45 (EDT) & 9:45 (PDT).