Our Lille vs Aston Villa Prediction: 1-2
Lille vs Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa League is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday March 12, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Lille vs Aston Villa prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Lille's Last Match – Lille vs Lorient
Lille will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 France Ligue 1 share of the spoils with Lorient on March 8. In that match, Lille recorded 58% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lille | 58% | 9 (3) | 0.51 | 80 |
Lorient | 42% | 7 (4) | 0.44 | 25 |
Aston Villa's Last Match – Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Aston Villa must win to recover from their recent 1-4 England Premier League defeat against Chelsea on March 4 and regain momentum. In that match, Aston Villa recorded 43% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aston Villa | 43% | 7 (4) | 0.87 | 36 |
Chelsea | 57% | 11 (8) | 3.92 | 37 |
Lille vs Aston Villa Stats
Key Stats
| Lille | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 1.25 |
| 1.11 | Defence Strength | 0.46 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lille are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Aston Villa average 1.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Lille 8-8
Aston Villa 11-14
What are the odds for this match?
Lille to win: @2.9
Draw: @3.3
Aston Villa to win: @2.45
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05



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