UEFA Europa League 25/26 · 2 Oct 2025

Feyenoord 0–2 Aston Villa

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Sep 2025; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made Feyenoord favourites at 45%.

Aston Villa won although Feyenoord made the better chances (1.5 xG to 0.6): a result the chances didn't back.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Marco Bizot, 78.7 in 90′.

Well above their usual level: Morgan Rogers +25.2, Marco Bizot +23.5, Emiliano Buendía +13.9.

Well below it: Luciano Valente −29.3, Anel Ahmedhodžić −27.1, Pau Torres −16.1.

Each side's last five results before this match.

28 Sep 2025	W 1–0	at FC Groningen Eredivisie
24 Sep 2025	L 0–1	at Sporting Braga Europa League
21 Sep 2025	D 3–3	at AZ Alkmaar Eredivisie
17 Sep 2025	W 2–0	v Fortuna Sittard Eredivisie
13 Sep 2025	W 1–0	v SC Heerenveen Eredivisie

28 Sep 2025	W 3–1	v Fulham Premier League
25 Sep 2025	W 1–0	v Bologna Europa League
21 Sep 2025	D 1–1	at Sunderland Premier League
13 Sep 2025	D 0–0	at Everton Premier League
31 Aug 2025	L 0–3	v Crystal Palace Premier League

No earlier meeting in Footybot's data.

Player	Min	xG	Score	vs usual
Jordan Bos Defender	8	–	100.0	–
Anis Hadj Moussa Midfielder	90	0.08	67.3	+2.3
Hwang In-beom Midfielder	45	0.01	58.0	–
Sem Steijn Midfielder	75	0.52	53.8	+0.1
Tsuyoshi Watanabe Defender	90	0.02	52.5	−11.8
Cyle Larin Forward	15	0.07	52.3	–
Aymen Sliti Forward	19	0.03	51.3	–
Ayase Ueda Forward	90	0.25	46.8	−10.9
Oussama Targhalline Midfielder	45	–	46.4	−8.7
Gijs Smal Defender	90	–	45.5	–
Luciano Valente Midfielder	86	0.46	45.3	−29.3
Leo Sauer Forward	71	0.01	45.0	−5.6
Givairo Read Defender	71	–	44.7	–
Bart Nieuwkoop Defender	19	0.01	44.5	–
Anel Ahmedhodžić Defender	90	–	40.4	−27.1
Timon Wellenreuther Goalkeeper	90	–	38.3	−11.8

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Lucas Digne Defender	13	0	0	–	95.5	–
Marco Bizot Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	78.7	+23.5
Donyell Malen Forward	19	0	0	–	73.9	–
Morgan Rogers Midfielder	90	0	0	–	72.4	+25.2
Emiliano Buendía Midfielder	71	1	0	0.05	70.0	+13.9
Lamare Bogarde Midfielder	19	0	0	–	68.8	–
Boubacar Kamara Midfielder	90	0	1	–	64.3	+9.2
Ian Maatsen Defender	77	0	0	0.01	60.1	+4.6
John McGinn Midfielder	86	1	0	0.29	59.0	−3.3
Ezri Konsa Defender	90	0	0	–	57.3	+9.8
Victor Lindelöf Defender	8	0	0	–	48.8	–
Evann Guessand Forward	90	0	0	0.27	48.0	+4.2
Pau Torres Defender	90	0	0	–	46.5	−16.1
Harvey Elliott Midfielder	8	0	0	–	44.5	–
Ollie Watkins Forward	71	0	0	0.01	43.4	−6.3
Matty Cash Defender	86	0	0	–	41.4	−9.7