Lille vs Aston Villa Prediction and 12/1 Bet Builder – UEFA Europa League

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Match Info

Fixture: Lille vs Aston Villa
Competition: UEFA Europa League – Round of 16 (First Leg)
Date: 12 March 2026
Kick-off: 17:45
Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille

Lille vs Aston Villa Bet Builder

12 Mar 17:45 - Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League
12 Mar 17:45
Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League

Aston Villa Win or Draw

Double Chance
41/100

Reason for Tip

12 Mar 17:45 - Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League
12 Mar 17:45
Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League

Under 3.5 Goals

Over 3.5 Goals
31/100

Reason for Tip

12 Mar 17:45 - Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League
12 Mar 17:45
Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League

Over 7.5 Corners

Over 7.5 Corners
4/11

Reason for Tip

12 Mar 17:45 - Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League
12 Mar 17:45
Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League

Benjamin Andre 1+ Shots

Player 1+ Shots
19/20

Reason for Tip

12 Mar 17:45 - Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League
12 Mar 17:45
Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League

Morgan Rogers 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
8/13

Reason for Tip

12 Mar 17:45 - Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League
12 Mar 17:45
Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League

Ayyoub Bouaddi 2+ Fouls

Player 2+ Fouls
5/6

Reason for Tip

12 Mar 17:45 - Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League
12 Mar 17:45
Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League

Matty Cash 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
1/4

Reason for Tip

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Form and Team Stats

Lille

Lille enter this Europa League last-16 tie hoping to finally break their historical barrier at this stage of European competition. The French side have never progressed beyond the round of 16 in either the Europa League or Champions League, which adds further pressure as they prepare to face one of the tournament favourites.

Paulo Fonseca’s side looked to be building momentum after winning three consecutive matches, including a dramatic extra-time victory over Red Star Belgrade in the previous round. However, their confidence took a hit at the weekend when they conceded a 93rd-minute equaliser against Lorient in Ligue 1.

Recent home form is also a concern for the Mastiffs. Lille have managed just two wins from their last eight competitive matches at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, losing four of those games. If they are to take an advantage into the second leg, they will need to rediscover the defensive organisation and efficiency that carried them through the earlier rounds of this competition.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa are widely considered one of the favourites to lift the Europa League trophy this season, but they arrive in France under a small cloud after a difficult run of form. Unai Emery’s side have gone four matches without a win across all competitions, including a heavy 4-1 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League.

Despite those domestic struggles, Villa’s European performances have been impressive. They finished second in the Europa League league phase and possess a squad with significant experience in continental competition. Emery himself is the most successful manager in the history of this tournament, having won the Europa League four times.

Villa’s away form in Europe against French opposition is less encouraging though. The English side have lost each of their last three away games against French clubs in UEFA competitions. That said, their attacking quality – led by Ollie Watkins, Leon Bailey and Morgan Rogers – ensures they remain a serious threat on the counterattack.

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Predicted Lineups

Lille (4-2-3-1)
Ozer; Santos, Mandi, Ngoy, Perraud; Andre, Bentaleb; Haraldsson, Bouaddi, Cabella; David

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)
Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Douglas Luiz, Onana; Bailey, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins

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Bet Builder Tip

Double Chance – Draw or Aston Villa
Under 3.5 Goals
Over 7.5 Corners
Benjamin André – 1+ Shot
Morgan Rogers – 1+ Shot on Target
Ayyoub Bouaddi – 2+ Fouls
Matty Cash – 1+ Fouls

12/1

Lille vs Aston Villa Bet Builder

12 Mar 17:45 - Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League
12 Mar 17:45
Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League

Aston Villa Win or Draw

Double Chance
41/100

Reason for Tip

12 Mar 17:45 - Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League
12 Mar 17:45
Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League

Under 3.5 Goals

Over 3.5 Goals
31/100

Reason for Tip

12 Mar 17:45 - Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League
12 Mar 17:45
Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League

Over 7.5 Corners

Over 7.5 Corners
4/11

Reason for Tip

12 Mar 17:45 - Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League
12 Mar 17:45
Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League

Benjamin Andre 1+ Shots

Player 1+ Shots
19/20

Reason for Tip

12 Mar 17:45 - Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League
12 Mar 17:45
Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League

Morgan Rogers 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
8/13

Reason for Tip

12 Mar 17:45 - Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League
12 Mar 17:45
Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League

Ayyoub Bouaddi 2+ Fouls

Player 2+ Fouls
5/6

Reason for Tip

12 Mar 17:45 - Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League
12 Mar 17:45
Lille vs Aston Villa - Europa League

Matty Cash 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
1/4

Reason for Tip

Prediction and Reasoning

This tie looks finely balanced, particularly given both teams’ recent inconsistencies. Lille’s strong defensive structure at home could limit Villa’s attacking opportunities, while the English side’s recent away struggles against French clubs also suggest a tight contest. However, Villa’s experience in European knockout football under Unai Emery may prove decisive across the two legs. The first leg could therefore be a cautious affair with limited scoring chances as both sides look to avoid conceding an early advantage.

Prediction: Lille 1–1 Aston Villa

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