Maccabi Tel Aviv have lost all four previous meetings with English clubs, conceding 13 goals and scoring just one, beaten home and away by Stoke in 2011 and Chelsea four years later.
Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv preview
After seeing their perfect start to this Europa League campaign come to an end a fortnight ago, will Aston Villa get three precious point on the board in the Midlands? On matchday three, despite taking a very early lead through Evann Guessand, the Villans were on the wrong end of a shock defeat, beaten 2-1 by Go Ahead Eagles at De Adelaarshorst. The visitors were handed a golden opportunity to pinch a point in Deventer, but Emi Buendía skied a late spot-kick over the bar.
Before this, Unai Emery's team had beaten Bologna in Birmingham and then Feyenoord at De Kuip, with John McGinn on target in both. Thus, the Villans are not in any danger of elimination, but will be targeting three points here as they seek a top eight finish. On Saturday night, Aston Villa saw their four match winning streak in the Premier League come to an end, beaten 2-0 by Liverpool at Anfield. So now, will the Claret and Blue Army get back to winning ways in this European tie?
Maccabi Tel Aviv's visit has been controversial for off-field political reasons, but can the Israeli Premier League champions now make headlines on the pitch? This is the Yellows' tenth European tie of the campaign already, dumped out of Champions League qualifying by Pafos in July, before two-legged victories over Ħamrun Spartans and Dynamo Kyiv saw them reach this league phase.
However, Žarko Lazetić's team are yet to pick up a victory in this competition, holding PAOK to a goalless draw in Thessaloniki, before back-to-back defeats at their temporary home in Bačka Topola, beaten by Dinamo Zagreb and then Midtjylland. Last year, Maccabi Tel Aviv finished 29th in the Europa League table, enjoying two wins but suffering six defeats, potentially set to endure an even tougher campaign this time. Thus, the hosts should be far too strong at Villa Park on Thursday.
Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv head-to-head record
These two clubs have never previously met.
Aston Villa team news
Tyrone Mings suffered a long-term hamstring injury at Anfield on Saturday, a significant blow, while Youri Tielemans and Emi Buendía, who'd been in great form recently, are also both sidelined.
With Bournemouth to come on Sunday, Unai Emery may rotate his team for this tie, with goalkeeper Marco Bizot as well as Victor Lindelöf, Ian Maatsen, Lamare Bogarde, Jadon Sancho and Donyell Malen among those hoping to come into the lineup.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: (4-3-3): Bizot; Cash, Lindelöf, Torres, Maatsen; Bogarde, Kamara, McGinn; Sancho, Rogers, Watkins.
Aston Villa player to watch vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
John McGinn has scored in both Europa League wins Aston Villa have enjoyed this season, on target against Bologna and Feyenoord, so can he repeat the trick here?
Maccabi Tel Aviv team news
Not many familiar faces in Žarko Lazetić's lineup, set to make minimal changes to the team that beat Maccabi Bnei Reineh 2-0 on Saturday.
Summer signing Ion Nicolaescu is set to once again begin the night on the bench, with 19 year old Sayed Abu Farchi the only Maccabi Tel Aviv player to have scored in the league phase so far.
Maccabi Tel Aviv predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: (4-2-3-1): Mishpati; Asante, Shlomo, Heitor, Revivo; Shahar, Sissokho, Davida, Peretz, Madmon; Abu Farchi.
Maccabi Tel Aviv player to watch vs Aston Villa
Captain Dor Peretz has eight goals to his name this season, including a brace against Dynamo Kyiv in qualifying, while he bagged a brace during Israel's 5-4 defeat to Italy in Debrecen in September, so will he bag a memorable club goal here?
Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv prediction
We cannot see any other outcome than a comfortable Aston Villa victory on Thursday, likely to swat a side a Maccabi Tel Aviv team very much lacking quality: Aston Villa 3-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv FAQs - UEFA Europa League
How to watch Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League on TV channel?
Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 2.
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League on live streaming?
Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv 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 Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League?
Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv takes place on Thursday 6 November 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (ET) & 12:00 (PT).