Is Aston Villa v Olympiacos on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Europa Conference League
Aston Villa and Olympiacos vie for a place in a European final as the two clubs meet in the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League.
Unai Emery’s side survived a penalty shootout to edge out Lille in the last eight and get home advantage first in the two-legged tie.
Their Greek opponents also needed penalties to overcome Fenerbahce, with Konstantinos Tzolakis saving three penalties to continue to build his reputation as a goalkeeper of real promise.
The winner of the encounter will take on either Fiorentina or Club Brugge in the final in Athens on May 29.
Here’s everything you need to know. Get the latest Aston Villa vs Olympiacos predictions and odds here.
When is Aston Villa vs Olympiacos?
The first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Thursday 2 May at Villa Park.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel from 7pm. Subscribers can stream the action via discovery+.
You can purchase a TNT Sports subscription via discovery+ here, for only £30.99 per month.
Team news
Emiliano Martinez is suspended for the first leg, though a hamstring injury might have ruled him out anyway. Robin Olsen is set to deputise in goal, while Youri Tielemans may miss out on midfield with a groin issue.
Olympiacos are without Andreas Ntoi and Giorgos Masouras, both serving bans. Striker Fran Navarro, who is on loan from Porto, is ineligible.
Predicted line-ups
Aston Villa XI: Olsen; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; McGinn, Douglas Luiz; Bailey, Rogers; Diaby, Watkins.
Olympiacos XI: Tzolakis; Rodinei, Retsos, Carmo, Ortega; Chiquinho, Hezze, Horta; Podence, El Kaabi, Fortounis.
Odds
Aston Villa win 5/11
Draw 15/4
Olympiacos win 13/2
Our football betting sites can be found here.
Prediction
Aston Villa 2-1 Olympiacos
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