Aston Villa beat Young Boys 3-0 at the Wankdorf in last season's Champions League, while they've also won both previous home games against Swiss clubs, defeating Basel 4-1 in 2001 and Zürich 3-0 the following year, both in the Intertoto Cup.
BSC Young Boys meantime have never won in England in six attempt, losing five of them.
Aston Villa vs Young Boys preview
Can Aston Villa maintain their impressive record in this season's Europa League? Earlier this month, in a match very much overshadowed by off-field politics, the Villans comfortably swatted aside Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 at home; dutch duo Ian Maatsen and Donyell Malen the scorers. Unai Emery's team have also enjoyed wins over Bologna and Feyenoord in this competition, their sole slip up a shock 2-1 defeat against Go Ahead Eagles in Deventer. Villa's three remaining fixtures are away games against Basel and Fenerbahçe, before hosting RB Salzburg, so they should maintain their top eight spot.
Meantime, in the Premier League, having failed to win any of their first five, the Claret and Blue Army have subsequently claiming six victories from their last seven. On Sunday, they fought back from a goal down to defeat Leeds 2-1 at Elland Road, thanks to a stupendous second half brace from Morgan Rogers, the winner a gorgeous free-kick. This has propelled Aston Villa up to fourth, ahead of Sunday's clash with rock-bottom Wolves, So, will Emery's team keep their winning streak going?
As for BSC Young Boys, they have won two and lost two in this season's Europa League, thereby hovering just above the elimination zone. Last time out in this competition, Gerardo Seoane's side were demolished 4-0 by PAOK in Thessaloniki, seeing Armin Gigović sent off after just six minutes, before all the goals came after half time. Prior to this, they'd also been smashed 4-1 by Panathinaikos in Bern, before actually enjoying back-to-back European victories, beating Steaua București 2-0 at Arena Națională and then Ludogorets Razgrad 3-2 at the Wankdorf.
Their remaining league phase opponents are Lille, Lyon and Stuttgart, which could hardly get tougher, so they are very up against it in terms of qualification. Domestically, Young Boys did hammer Winterthur 5-0 on Saturday, scoring four before the half hour mark, but remain second in the Swiss Super League, six points adrift surprise leaders FC Thun, who are newly-promoted and have never been champions before. Thus, put succinctly, Seoane's team are not one of the best the Europa League has to offer, so this should produce a routine home win at Villa Park.
Aston Villa vs Young Boys head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 1.
- Aston Villa Wins: 1. Draws: Zero. Young Boys Wins: Zero.
Aston Villa team news
With matches coming thick and fast, will Unai Emery rotate his team for this tie?
Marco Bizot started the first two Europa League fixtures, with Emi Martínez returning for the last two, so who will be donning the gloves? Victor Lindelöf, Ian Maatsen, Evann Guessand, Jadon Sancho and Donyell Malen are among those hoping to come into the start lineup; Tyrone Mings remains injured.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Young Boys: (4-3-3): Bizot; Lindelöf, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Bogarde, Kamara, McGinn; Buendía, Malen, Guessand.
Aston Villa player to watch vs Young Boys
Emi Buendía was very much Aston Villa's forgotten man before the season began, but has scored four times already this season, on target against Feyenoord at De Kuip in this competition, so will he continue to star?
Young Boys team news
Armin Gigović's red card against PAOK means he is suspended, while former West Ham midfielder Edimilson Fernandes is sidelined long-term.
As a result, Dominik Pech is likely to come in to partner Rayan Raveloson at the base of midfield with Sergio Córdova chosen to lead the line, displacing Chris Bedia.
Young Boys predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: (4-3-3): Keller; Janko, Benito, Lauper, Hadjam; Raveloson, Pech, Sanches; Fassnacht, Virginius, Córdova.
Young Boys player to watch vs Aston Villa
Christian Fassnacht's weekend double takes his tally to ten for the season already, and 96 for Young Boys overall. Of these, 11 have been scored in UEFA competition, so can he add to both tallies?
Aston Villa vs Young Boys prediction
We cannot see beyond a very routine Aston Villa victory on Thursday night, likely to swat a very limited BSC Young Boys team aside in the Midlands: Aston Villa 2-0 Young Boys.
Aston Villa vs Young Boys FAQs - UEFA Europa League
How to watch Aston Villa vs Young Boys in the Europa League on TV channel?
Aston Villa vs Young Boys in the Europa League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 2.
- USA: Paramount+ & TUDN
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Aston Villa vs Young Boys in the Europa League on live streaming?
Aston Villa vs Young Boys in the Europa League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+
- USA: Paramount+ & TUDN.com
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Aston Villa vs Young Boys in the Europa League?
Aston Villa vs Young Boys takes place on Thursday 27 November 2025, with kick off at 17:45 (GMT), 12:45 (ET) & 9:45 (PT).