Aston Villa’s start to the Premier League season has been far from ideal, with just one win on the board from their opening six fixtures.
After a streak of winless and goalless results, Villa finally got their first goal on the board against Sunderland before securing a statement 3-1 win over Fulham in their most recent league outing. Sandwiched between those results was their first match of the Europa League campaign. The Villans earned a 1-0 win over Bologna to join 13 other teams with their their first three points.
Focus now turns to Villa’s away clash with Feyenoord, who are yet to get off the mark in Europe after the first game-week.
Unai Emery will fancy his chances of starting a winning streak after the Dutch side lost 1-0 to Braga last time out. While the league phase is underway, Opta has predicted each of the 36 teams’ chances of reaching the round of 16 and and the likelihood of them winning the whole lot at the end of the campaign.
Using the latest figures provided by the predicted results, we’ve listed each Europa League club and their chances of lifting the trophy this season.
Take a look below at where Aston Villa rank compared to other European heavyweights, including the likes of Celtic and Rangers, who were both dealt nightmare eliminations from the Champions League qualifiers.
5. FC Utrecht: 0.07% chance of winning
The Dutch side have a 0.71% of qualifying for the Europa League knockouts. | Getty Images
6. Ludogorets: 0.08% chance of winning
Ludogorets are currently fourth after their win over Malmo but they aren't expected to keep up the form. After finishing 33rd last season, they have a 10.68% chance of making it to the next round. | TT NEWS AGENCY/AFP via Getty Ima
7. Malmo FF: 0.09% chance of winning
Malmo finished 31st last season and have just a 1.37% chance of making it out of the league stage this time. | Getty Images
8. Viktoria Plzen: 0.10%
Viktoria Plzen are off the mark with their first point but they are tipped at just 4.15% to reach the last 16. | AFP via Getty Images