Fenerbahce v Aston Villa predictions, betting tips and bet builder – Can Talisca stay on target?

Jan 21, 2026 - 11:45

Aston Villa are back in Europa League action on Thursday evening as they travel to Turkey to take on Fenerbahce in their penultimate league phase encounter.

Fenerbahce v Aston Villa best bets

Draw and both teams to score at 7/2 with BetVictor
Talisca to score at 15/8 with BetVictor
Jayden Oosterwolde to be booked at 2/1 with Betfred
Draw, Talisca to score, Oosterwolde carded at 16/1 with Betfred

Fenerbahce v Aston Villa latest odds

Find the latest Fenerbahce v Aston Villa betting odds here, odds courtesy of BetVictor and are subject to change.

Fenerbahce – 7/2
Draw – 7/2
Aston Villa – 18/5

Fenerbahce v Aston Villa prediction

Aston Villa will be looking to get back to winning ways on Thursday evening in Turkey after falling to a surprise home defeat against Everton on Sunday afternoon, missing their opportunity to climb into second and close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Unai Emery’s side have now won just two of their last five matches, and just one of their last four in the league, having won each of their previous 11 outings, but still sit level on points with Manchester City and with an eight point lead over fifth placed Manchester United in the race for the Champions League.

The Villans have had an enjoyable time in Europe so far this season too, winning five of their six matches in the Europa League to leave them with only goal difference separating them from the top of the standings, and already assured of their place in the knockout phase.

Fenerbahce head into Thursday’s clash having won seven of their last eight matches in all competitions, including each of their last four, keeping clean sheets in six of those victories.

Domenico Tedesco’s side currently sit just a point behind Galatasaray, who they beat 2-0 in the Super Cup final a fortnight ago, at the top of the Super Lig.

The Yellow Canaries have lost just once at home in all competitions this season, but have won only two of their last five in front of their home fans, which may give the Villans some confidence.

The Turkish side are currently sat 12th in the Europa League table, just two points off the top eight which would see them reach the round of 16 automatically, a gap they’ll be looking to close in their final two fixtures.

The two teams haven’t met in a competitive meeting since the opening round of the UEFA Cup in 1977, Aston Villa winning 4-0 at home in the first leg before winning the second leg 2-0 in Istanbul en route to a quarter final exit against Johan Cruyff’s Barcelona.

Both teams have enjoyed unbeaten runs in recent months, which leads me to believe a draw may be on the cards on Thursday evening in Istanbul. Goals can be expected, so I’m predicting a 2-2 draw.

Fenerbahce v Aston Villa betting tips

All square in Istanbul

Fenerbahce are unbeaten in seven of their last eight matches while the same can be said of 14 of Aston Villa’s last 16 matches.

The Premier League side have fared well in Europe this season but the pressure is more on their Turkish opponents on Thursday as they chase an all-important top eight finish.

Draw and both teams to score at 7/2 with BetVictor

Talisca on target again

Talisca has been in outstanding form for Fenerbahce this season with 17 goals across 28 goals in all competitions this season, including a hat trick in his most recent Europa League outing and five goals in his last three Super Lig appearances.

Talisca to score at 15/8 with BetVictor

Fiery Fenerbahce

Fenerbahce centre back Jayden Oosterwolde has been on the receiving end of several more yellow cards than any other player on either team, in double figures for cautions throughout the campaign, including three in his last five European outings.

Jayden Oosterwolde to be booked at 2/1 with Betfred

Fenerbahce v Aston Villa predicted lineups

Fenerbahce (4-3-3): Ederson (GK); Semedo, Skriniar, Oosterwolde, Muldur; Fred, Yuksek, Talisca; Asensio, Duran, Akturkoglu

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Bizot (GK); Cash, Lindelof, Konsa, Digne; Bogarde, Tielemans; Guessand, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins

How to watch Fenerbahce v Aston Villa

Location: Sukru Saracoglu Stadium, Istanbul
Date and time: Thursday 22nd January 2026, 5:45pm
How to watch: TNT Sports 1

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