Aston Villa will take on Hibernian in the second-leg match of their Europa Conference League play-off fixture at the Villa Park on Thursday. It will be the venue's first European game since 2010.
The Premier League club will be looking to complete a comprehensive victory over two legs against Hibernian after their 5-0 win at Easter Road, in the first-leg clash. They will be confident of finishing the job in front of their own fans.
Villa are in good form at the moment. Since losing their season opener against Newcastle United, they have put together three wins in a row. They are unbeaten in their last eight home games and will be feeling supremely confident of their chances on Thursday.
Hibernian are in a difficult situation, but they will not be giving up without a fight. The Scottish side has only managed to win once in their last five outings and their first-leg deficit means they need a miracle. Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Aston Villa vs Hibernian kick-off time
| Date: | August 31, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 3 pm EDT |
| Venue: | Villa Park |
The game between Aston Villa and Hibernian will be played at Villa Park on Thursday. Kick-off is at 3 pm EDT for fans in the US.
How to watch Aston Villa vs Hibernian online - TV channels & live streams
 | Paramount+ | Watch here |
The fixture will be shown live on Paramount+ in the United States. Match highlights will be shown on the club's official YouTube channels after the full-time whistle. Live updates can be accessed here on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Aston Villa team news
In terms of injuries, Jacob Ramsey is out with a foot issue and Alex Moreno is sidelined with a hamstring injury. They join long-term absentees Tyrone Mings and Emi Buendia in the medical facility at Bodymoor Heath.
Due to the 5-0 advantage from the first leg, Aston Villa are expected to shuffle their lineup for Thursday's match, especially considering their upcoming fixture against Liverpool on Sunday.
Unai Emery is likely to rest key players like Ollie Watkins who scored a hat-trick in the first leg, Moussa Diaby, and another first-leg match goalscorer Douglas Luiz. In their places, fans can expect to see Youri Tielemans, Bertrand Traore, and Colombian forward Jhon Duran get some minutes.
Nicolo Zaniolo, a recent loan addition to the squad, won't be available due to his participation in a Champions League qualifier with Galatasaray last month, making him ineligible for the Conference League's playoff round.
Villa predicted XI: Olsen; Konsa, Chambers, Torres, Digne; Tielemans, Kamara; Bailey, McGinn, Traore; Duran.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Martinez, Olsen |
| Defenders: | Cash, D. Carlos, Konsa, Digne, Torres, Chambers, Hause |
| Midfielders: | D. Luiz, McGinn, Tielemans, Diaby, Zaniolo, Bailey, Philogene, Kamara |
| Forwards: | Watkins, Duran, Archer, Davis |
Hibernian team news
Injury concerns persist for Hibernian, as Dylan Levitt, Harry McKirdy, and Jojo Wollacott are all sidelined. Goalkeeper David Marshall's participation is a doubt. On a positive note, Jake Doyle-Hayes returned to action in last week's first leg and might make an appearance at some point in the upcoming match.
Following the departure of head coach Lee Johnson, ex-Hibernian skipper David Gray will take the reins as interim manager for the visiting team.
Hibernian predicted XI: Boruc; Miller, Bushiri, Hanlon, Stevenson; Jeggo, Newell, Campbell; Youan, Vente, Boyle.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Marshall, Boruc, Johnson |
| Defenders: | Miller, Hanlon, Fish, Cadden, Stevenson, Obita, Harbottle, Bushiri, MacIntyre, Megwa |
| Midfielders: | Doyle-Hayes, Jeggo, Newell, Henderson, Tavares, Campbell, McAllister |
| Forwards: | Youan, Vente, Boyle, Le Fondre, Doidge |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| August 2023 | Hibernian 0-5 Aston Villa | Europa Conference League |