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Aston Villa will host Olympiacos at Villa Park in what will be their first European semi-final in 42 years as they hope to take a first leg lead in this Europa Conference League tie.

Aston Villa vs Olympiacos Prediction

Aston Villa followed up their progression to the semi-finals with a home victory over Bournemouth and a draw with Chelsea.

Unai Emery's side have won all six of their home matches in the UEFA Europa Conference League this season.

Olympiacos, meanwhile, sealed their place in the final four with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Fenerbahce two weeks ago.

The Greek side are now seven matches unbeaten, after Sunday's league victory over Lamia.

The hosts should take an advantage into next week's second leg.

Score prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Olympiacos (11/1 at bet365)

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Aston Villa vs Olympiacos Lineups

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Aston Villa Predicted Lineup vs Olympiacos

Olsen, Digne, Torres, Konsa, Cash, Rogers, McGinn, Luiz, Bailey, Diaby, Watkins

Olympiacos Predicted Lineup vs Aston Villa

Tzolakis, Ortega, Carmo, Retsos, Rodinei, Chiquinho, Hezze, Horta, Podence, Kaabi, Fortounis

Aston Villa vs Olympiacos Team News

  • Unai Emery's side could be without as many as seven players for this semi-final first leg.
  • The visitors are likely to be without at least three players through injury.

 

Aston Villa vs Olympiacos Results

This will be the first time the two sides have met.

Both sides come into this game in fine form, both sides are unbeaten in their last six games in all competitions. 

Villa have won four of their last five and Olympiacos have won five of their last six.

Both sides required penalties to advance from the quarter-finals.

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Aston Villa vs Olympiacos Betting Tips

Recommended Bet - Ollie Watkins To Score or Assist @ 8/11 on Paddy Power

Aston Villa will be aiming to overcome Olympiakos in the Europa Conference League semi-finals, starting on Thursday night at Villa Park.

Unai Emery’s side qualified for the last four by the skin of their teeth, courtesy of a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Lille.

Olympiakos also survived the lottery of a penalty shootout in their quarter-final clash with Fenerbahce, and they are now tasked with trying to oust 11/10 (BetVictor) outright favourites Aston Villa.

Ollie Watkins is spearheading his side's pursuit of European silverware and a Premier League top-four finish and he could get some more joy in front of goal against the Greeks.

The England striker has notched in each of Villa’s last two European games at Villa Park and he looks an attractive option to score or assist here at 8/11 on PaddyPower.

Ollie Watkins To Score or Assist - 1pt @ 8/11