Fenerbahce S.K. vs Aston Villa F.C. Prediction 22 January 2026

Since early October, Fenerbahçe have lost just once in all competitions, a run that underlines their ambition to lift silverware this season. In the Europa League, the Yellow Canaries sit 12th with 11 points and a 9–5 goal difference. Their campaign has featured impressive wins over Nice (2–1), Stuttgart (1–0), and Brann (4–0), alongside draws with Viktoria Plzeň (0–0) and Ferencváros (1–1).

Aston Villa, meanwhile, arrive after a slightly uneven spell. They suffered a surprising 1–2 away defeat to Go Ahead Eagles, but responded well with victories over Feyenoord (2–0), Maccabi Tel Aviv (2–0), Young Boys (2–1), and Basel (2–1). Overall, the Lions have collected 15 points with a 10–4 goal difference, placing them third in the table.

However, Villa are arguably not at their peak right now, and a trip to Istanbul is rarely straightforward. With Fenerbahçe’s strong home form and growing confidence, they look well equipped to make life difficult for the visitors. A draw feels like a very realistic outcome—and an upset wouldn’t be a shock either.

Fenerbahce not to lose (1X) 1.51