These two sides have met once before, back in 2017 in the Champions League, where, despite being away from home, Aston Villa recorded a resounding 3-0 victory.
Thursday's hosts, Aston Villa, head into this game on teh back of nine wins from their last 11 matches across all competitions, following their 2-1 win at Leeds United on Sunday. The Premier League side have won three and lost one of their four opening games in the Europa League this season, keeping a clean sheet in each of those victories. Aston Villa recorded their highest win of the season just before the latest international break, running out 4-0 winners over Bournemouth.
Young Boys arrive in Birmingham, having won just two of their last five matches in all competitions. The Swiss outfit have already lost five times this season, and on four of those occasions, they have conceded four or more goals. Young Boys' last outing in the Europa League ended in a 4-0 defeat to Greek side PAOK, so you can see why we've backed Aston Villa to win big on Thursday.
We're expecting Aston Villa to make light work of their Swiss guest this week, by backing the English side to claim a comfortable 4-0 victory in their own backyard.
Aston Villa 4-0 Young Boys
