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Aston Villa are heading into the critical second leg of their semi-final clash in Greece, needing to score at least twice to push the tie into extra time. To reach the Europa Conference League Final, they must deliver one of their best performances in recent years when they take on Olympiacos tonight.
Last Thursday at Villa Park, Unai Emery's squad was taken aback after a 4-2 defeat against the Greek side, largely due to an Ayoub El Kaabi hat-trick. However, goals from Ollie Watkins and Moussa Diaby in each half have provided Villa with a lifeline as they look to overturn the deficit.
Olympiacos, seeking to become only the second Greek club to reach a major UEFA competition final since Panathinaikos in 1970/71, won't be an easy opponent. They have been formidable at home recently, winning four of their last five European fixtures.
Villa missed goalkeeper Emi Martinez in the first leg due to suspension, but while he's recovering from a minor hamstring issue, he could be available along with Youri Tielemans. Alex Moreno, who made his return last weekend in the 1-0 loss to Brighton, might also feature.
Date, Kick-off Time, and Venue
Aston Villa will face Olympiacos at the Stadio Georgios Karaiskakis in Piraeus on Thursday, May 9, with kick-off scheduled for 8 p.m. UK time.
Where to Watch Olympiacos V Aston Villa
TV Channel: In the UK, TNT Sports 1 will air the semi-final live, with coverage beginning at 7 p.m. BST for the 8 p.m. kick-off.
Live Stream: Subscribers can catch the game live online through the Discovery+ app or website.
Team News
Here is some team news that may well affect your football betting selections!
Olympiacos will see Andreas Ndoj and Georgios Masouras return to action after missing the first leg due to suspension. Stevan Jovetic may also make a comeback from injury, though Ruben Vezo, Gelson Martins, and Nelson Abbey are not eligible to play.
For Aston Villa, there are concerns over Morgan Rogers' fitness after he was substituted within the first half-hour against Brighton. If Rogers is unavailable, he will likely join Nicolo Zaniolo, Youri Tielemans, Alex Moreno, and Emi Martinez, who are all still recovering from injuries.
Boubacar Kamara, Emi Buendia, Tyrone Mings, and Jacob Ramsey will not return this season.
Our Betting Tip: Olympiacos V Aston Villa
We are tipping Aston Villa to be leading at both half time and full time. This can be backed at 21/10 with Midnite Sportsbook.
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