Villa will face Odense BK in the Intertoto Cup on Saturday.
The Danish side overcame TPS with a 4-1 aggregate victory to set up the expected home clash against the Claret and Blue.
After a 2-1 defeat in Switzerland against FC Zurich last weekend, Villa will need to up their game if they are to progress.
With Steve Sidwell already signed and Brad Guzan seemingly on the way, progress is being made off the pitch.
On the pitch, fitness levels need to improve as competitive games beckon and Villa will not want to waste their great sixth place finish of last season.
The winners of the Intertoto tie will be entered into the Second Qualifying Round of the UEFA Cup.
Villa will be hopeful of earning a place in the pot but complacency must be overcome if Villa are to defeat the Danes.