Aston Villa face their first major European semifinal since 1983 as they host Greek side Olympiacos on May 2.
Unai Emery’s team are enjoying a superb season across domestic and continental action as they aim for a potential top-four spot in the Premier League.
If Emery can steer Villa over the top-four line, it will mean a first ever UEFA Champions League qualification for Villa, but their midweek focus is on the UEFA Europa Conference League semifinals.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it worldwide, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Aston Villa vs Olympiacos kick off time
This Europa Conference League clash takes place at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK and kicks off on Thursday, May 2 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Thu, May 2 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Thu, May 2 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| UK | Thu, May 2 | 8:00 p.m. BST |
| India | Fri, May 3 | 12:30 a.m. IST |
Aston Villa vs Olympiacos live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Europa Conference League match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
USA: Europa Conference League matches are available to stream on Paramount+ (English). New users can currently get a FREE seven-day trial.
ViX is the place to go for Spanish subscribers.
Canada: Every Europa Conference League game streams live on DAZN.
UK: This match will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and streamed on discovery+. Every UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League match this season is available on TNT Sports for only £30.99 / month.
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Aston Villa vs Olympiacos lineups, team news
Despite a busy end to the domestic season, Emery will look to go with his strongest available team against Olympiacos, First-choice keeper Emiliano Martinez is suspended for the first leg, with Robin Olsen set to cover for the Argentinian.
Italy international Nicolo Zaniolo misses out with a muscle injury with Youri Tielemans also expected to remain sidelined.
Aston Villa predicted XI (4-4-2 right to left): Olsen (GK) — Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne — Cash, McGinn, Luiz, Rogers — Watkins, Bailey.
Aston Villa subs (12): TBC
Olympiacos are battling to secure European qualification for next season via the Greek Super League playoffs with three crucial league matches left in the campaign.
Andreas Ndoj and Georgios Masouras are out due to suspension, but Wolves loanee Daniel Podence and key striker Ayoub El Kaabi are fit to start.
Olympiacos predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Tzolakis (GK) — Rodinei, Quini, Carmo, Ortega — Hezze, Chiquinho — Fortounis, Jovetic, Podence — El Kaabi.
Olympiacos subs (12): TBC
Aston Villa vs Olympiacos prediction
Villa are unbeaten at home in their last six games spread across all competitions ahead of Olympiacos arriving in Birmingham this week.
Emery will be splitting his focus between securing a top-four spot and the Europa Conference League, but he looks well placed to keep both objectives working as the campaign wraps up.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-0 Olympiacos