Zrinjski vs Aston Villa prediction and betting tips on December 14, 2023
In the final round of the UEFA Conference League group stage, there will be a match between Zrinjski and Aston Villa. The meeting will take place in Mostar on Thursday, December 14th. The game is scheduled to start at 18:45 Central European Time.
Zrinjski
The Bosnian team managed to secure points only in the first match of the Conference League group stage. They had a sensational comeback victory over AZ in a crazy style with a 4-3 scoreline after trailing 0-3 at halftime. However, Zrinjski lost all other matches and currently sits at the bottom of the group. In their domestic league, the team holds the second position, trailing the leader by seven points. It's believed that Zrinjski has the capability to compete for medals in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Aston Villa
Under Unai Emery, Aston Villa has emerged as one of the major surprises in European football this season. After 16 rounds, Villa holds the third position in the English Premier League table, trailing Arsenal, the leader, by just two points. The team continues to secure victories at home and is setting new club records. In the Conference League, Aston Villa, after a defeat to Legia in the first game, managed to win all subsequent matches and secured the top spot in the group.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- Zrinjski has lost only one home match in their last seven games.
- Aston Villa hasn't conceded any goals in the last two matches.
- The match in Birmingham ended with a minimal victory for the hosts with a 1-0 scoreline.
Prediction
The guests are likely to play with their reserve squad, allowing the team leaders to rest. I don't expect many goals in this match, so I'll bet on under three total goals.