Unai Emery’s Aston Villa welcome Salzburg to Villa Park as the Premier League outfit look to secure top spot in the group stage.
| Tournament: | Europa League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Villa Park, Birmingham |
| Date: | 29.01.2026 |
| Time: | 20:00 GMT |
Aston Villa vs Salzburg Form and Head to Head
Aston Villa arrive into this fixture on the back of a solid 2-0 away victory against Newcastle in their last Premier League outing. This win contributes to a mixed bag of results in their last six matches across all competitions. Prior to that, they secured a narrow 1-0 away win against Fenerbahce in the Europa League.
Their recent form also includes a 1-0 home defeat to Everton, a 2-1 FA Cup win away at Tottenham, a goalless draw with Crystal Palace, and a 3-1 home victory over Nottingham Forest. This run sees the Villans ranked 2nd in the tournament's form table over the last six games.
Salzburg's most recent competitive fixture saw them clinch a 3-1 home win against FC Basel 1893 in the Europa League. However, their overall form includes a string of pre-season friendlies, making a direct comparison difficult.
Their last six competitive matches include the aforementioned win against Basel, and a 2-1 home victory over Wolfsberger AC in the Bundesliga back in December. While their recent competitive results show wins, their overall tournament form sees them ranked 27th over the last six matches.
There is no record of previous competitive meetings between Aston Villa and Salzburg in the provided data. This fixture will mark their first encounter in European competition, adding an element of unpredictability to the contest.
Who is the betting favourite in Aston Villa vs Salzburg?
According to latest odds, Aston Villa are the favourites to beat RB Salzburg, carrying an implied win probability of around 69%, while Salzburg's chances sit at 15%.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 2/5 | Betfred |
| Salzburg | 33/5 | 10bet |
| Draw | 43/10 | 10bet |
Odds last updated at 17:30 Thursday, 29th January.
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Aston Villa vs Salzburg Team News
Aston Villa have a few injury worries, with Youri Tielemans out (ankle) and Boubacar Kamara and John McGinn sidelined by knee issues. Ross Barkley remains a doubt. With qualification already secured, Unai Emery could rotate his side, potentially handing starts to Marco Bizot in goal, Lamare Bogarde in midfield and Evann Guessand up front, supported by Jadon Sancho.
Red Bull Salzburg are without long-term absentees Takumu Kawamura and John Mellberg. Kerim Alajbegovic is expected to keep his place after a recent brace, alongside Edmund Baidoo and Petar Ratkov, while Mads Bidstrup may anchor the midfield and youngsters Joane Gadou and Jannik Schuster provide defensive options.
Aston Villa vs Salzburg Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa (4-3-3): Bizot; Digne, Mings, Lindelöf, García; Onana, Bogarde, Hemmings; Sancho, Guessand, Buendía
RB Salzburg (4-3-3): Schlager; Krätzig, Gadou, Schuster, Trummer; Diabaté, Bidstrup, Kitano; Alajbegovic, Ratkov, Baidoo
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Aston Villa vs Salzburg Match Prediction
Aston Villa come into this Europa League tie in strong form, winning six of their seven league-phase matches and boasting an impressive home record. With last-16 qualification already secured, Unai Emery’s side will be confident of extending their Villa Park run, driven by their attacking threat and control in possession.
Salzburg must win to keep their knockout hopes alive but have struggled against top-level opposition and have never beaten an English side in Europe. While motivation is high, Villa’s consistency, home strength and ability to exploit wide areas should prove decisive against Salzburg’s defensive weaknesses.
Prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Salzburg
Aston Villa vs Salzburg Player Stat Trend
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Evann Guessand has exceeded 1.5 Shots in 3 of their last 6 games.
Best odds of 17/20 at BetMGM while publishing.
Lucas Digne has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 5 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 3/4 at 888sport while publishing.
Ollie Watkins has exceeded 0.5 Tackles in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 23/20 at Ladbrokes while publishing.
Morgan Rogers has exceeded 1.5 Fouls in 5 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 23/20 at QuinnBet while publishing.
Yorbe Vertessen has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of their last 5 apps in Europa League.
Best odds of 11/10 at BetMGM while publishing.
Aston Villa vs Salzburg Bet Builder Tip
Our Aston Villa vs Salzburg Bet Builder Tip is:
- Aston Villa - Win Market
- Ollie Watkins - Over 1.5 Shots on Target
- Jaden Sancho - Over 1.5 Shots on Target
Best odds of 15/1 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
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