Matchday 2 of 8 sends Premier League side Aston Villa to Rotterdam to face Feyenoord. The game takes place on Thursday 2 October at De Kuip (Stadion Feijenoord) and kicks off at 21:00 CEST (20:00 BST).
It will be the first time these two clubs have met in European competition. Their only previous meeting was a friendly match back in 2010, when Aston Villa won 3-1.
Feyenoord qualified as Dutch champions and are notoriously strong at home, while Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are enjoying their first Europa League campaign in a long time and will look to build on their Matchday 1 performance (a 1-0 against Bologna).
Feyenoord vs Aston Villa – Betting Odds
Before placing a bet, it’s worth understanding what each market involves. Odds can fluctuate as team news, form and betting volumes change, so the prices below are a snapshot from the time of writing. Check the updated odds before staking any money.
1X2 Betting Odds
As a guideline, favourites carry lower fractional odds because they are deemed more likely to win, while outsiders have longer prices. Looking at the Feyenoord vs Aston Villa odds, the bookies see Villa as slight favourites, largely due to their Premier League pedigree, but home advantage keeps Feyenoord very much in contention.
| Feyenoord win (1) | Draw (X) | Aston Villa win (2) |
| 7/4 | 13/5 | 4/3 |
The 1X2 market (also called the match‑result or outright market) is the simplest football bet. You choose one of three possible outcomes:
- 1 – Home win: you back the home side, in this case Feyenoord, to win in 90 minutes. If Feyenoord draw or lose, your stake is lost.
- X – Draw: you back the teams to finish level after 90 minutes. If there’s a winner, the bet loses.
- 2 – Away win: you back Aston Villa to win within normal time.
Double Chance Odds
The double‑chance market allows you to cover two results with one bet. Since there are three possible outcomes in 90 minutes, combining two increases your chances of success, but the odds are shorter because the bet is easier to win.
- 1X – Feyenoord or Draw: you win if Feyenoord avoid defeat. This bet suits punters who think the hosts will either win or hold Villa.
- 12 – Feyenoord or Aston Villa: you win if there is a winner either way. This is effectively a bet against the draw.
- X2 – Draw or Aston Villa: you win if Villa avoid defeat.
| Feyenoord or Draw (1X) | Feyenoord or Aston Villa (12) | Draw or Aston Villa (X2) |
| 1/2 | 2/7 | 2/5 |
Draw No Bet (DNB) Odds
The Draw‑No‑Bet (DNB) market removes the draw from the equation. You pick either team to win and if the match finishes level, your stake is refunded. DNB is popular with cautious punters because it reduces the risk but, of course, the payouts are lower than the straight 1X2 market because you have the safety net of a refund on a draw.
| Feyenoord DNB | Aston Villa DNB |
| 1/1 | 5/7 |
Handicap Betting Odds
Handicap betting levels the playing field by giving one team a virtual head start or deficit. One common format is the Asian Handicap, where fractional odds reflect whether the handicap line includes a half‑goal, whole goal or quarter‑goal. Let’s consider the following example.
- Feyenoord +0.5: If you back Feyenoord at +0.5, they start the match with a half‑goal advantage. Your bet wins if Feyenoord win or draw, and loses only if Villa win by any score.
- Aston Villa –0.5: This is effectively the same as backing Villa to win in the 1X2 market. Villa must win by any margin for the bet to land.
| Feyenoord +0.5 | Aston Villa –0.5 |
| 4/7 | 5/4 |
Handicap lines can also be set at ±1 or ±1.5 goals. For example, a Feyenoord –1 handicap means they must win by two clear goals to cover the spread, whereas Aston Villa +1.5 would pay out even if Villa lose by a single goal.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) Odds
The BTTS market asks a simple question: will both sides score during the match? You can choose Yes (both teams to score at least once) or No (at least one side keeps a clean sheet). The prices for this specific match suggest the bookmakers expect goals at both ends, but not with overwhelming confidence.
| Yes | No |
| 5/7 | 1/1 |
With this bet, it doesn’t matter who wins or how many goals are scored. You just need to guess if both sides will hit the net. The “No” option pays out if at least one side keeps a clean sheet, so results such as 1‑0, 2‑0, 0‑0 or 3‑0.
Goal Total (Over/Under) Odds
Total goals bets revolve around the aggregate number of goals scored by both teams. The most common line is 2.5 goals, but bookmakers also offer alternative lines like 1.5, 3.5 or 4.5 goals, and you’re free to choose whichever you prefer.
- Over 2.5 goals: this bet wins if the match produces three or more goals (e.g. 2‑1, 3‑0, 2‑2). It loses if there are zero, one or two goals.
- Under 2.5 goals: you win if the game finishes with two or fewer goals.
These are the current odds for the Feyenoord vs Aston Villa match in this specific market:
| Over 2.5 goals | Under 2.5 goals |
| 5/6 | 5/6 |
Correct Score Odds
The correct‑score market asks you to predict the exact final score. Because football is low‑scoring and there are many possible scorelines, correct‑score bets offer longer odds.
They are difficult to land, but they can provide large returns for a small stake. Common strategies include backing two or three likely scorelines or looking for patterns in the teams’ recent results (for example, whether Feyenoord tend to keep things tight at home or whether Villa are free‑scoring on the road).
Here are some of the most popular scorelines for this match:
| 0–0 | 1–1 | 1–2 (Aston Villa win) | 0–1 (Aston Villa win) |
| 9/1 | 5/1 | 15/2 | 13/2 |
Correct‑score odds are long because predicting an exact outcome is tricky. We recommend combining them with other bets to build a safety net.
Odds were correct at the time of writing. They are subject to change, and different bookmakers may offer slightly different prices. Always check the latest odds and terms before placing your bet.
Where to Watch Live
The match kicks off at 20:00 BST (21:00 local time) on Thursday 2 October. UK broadcast rights for the Europa League in this cycle belong to TNT Sports. Fans elsewhere should consult their local listings or check the UEFA website for broadcast information.
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