FC Basel hosts high-flying Aston Villa in a Europa League clash at St. Jakob-Park as Villa look to strengthen their place near the top of the standings.
| Tournament: | Europa League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | St. Jakob-Park |
| Date: | 11.12.2025 |
| Time: | 20:00 GMT |
FC Basel vs Aston Villa Form and Head to Head
FC Basel 1893 suffered a 1-2 defeat away to FC Winterthur in their last match. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins and three draws in their last six outings.
Aston Villa were narrowly defeated 2-1 at home to Arsenal in their most recent game. Before that defeat, the Villains had been in excellent form, securing four wins and one loss in their previous six matches.
The last time these two teams met, the game ended in a 1-1 draw in the Intertoto Cup back in 2001. The two teams have only met twice in their history. Aston Villa won one of those matches and the other ended in a draw.
Who is the betting favourite in FC Basel vs Aston Villa?
Latest odds back Aston Villa as clear favourites to beat FC Basel with a 58% implied win probability. The Swiss side is the heavy underdog against Unai Emery's men.
| Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| FC Basel | 10/3 | BetVictor |
| Aston Villa | 3/4 | Unibet |
| Draw | 7/2 | Spreadex |
Odds last updated at 10PM Wednesday, 10th December.
FC Basel vs Aston Villa Confirmed Lineups
FC Basel 1893 (4-3-3): Hitz; Schmid, Daniliuc, Adjetey, Tsunemoto; Leroy, Metinho, Bacanin; Otele, Broschinski, Traoré
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martínez; Maatsen, Torres, Lindelöf, Bogarde; Tielemans, Onana; Sancho, Rogers, Guessand; Malen
Lineups powered by WhoScored.com.
FC Basel vs Aston Villa Match Prediction
Aston Villa, guided by Unai Emery, boast a well-defined tactical approach and are in excellent form. They are efficient in their play, focusing on control and incisive attacks, particularly in wide areas. Recent strong performances from Donyell Malen add a direct attacking edge. In contrast, FC Basel 1893 have struggled for consistency, especially away from home. While they have shown resilience at home in the Europa League, Aston Villa's momentum and tactical coherence should see them secure a comfortable victory.
Prediction: FC Basel 0-3 Aston Villa
FC Basel vs Aston Villa Player Stat Trends
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Léo Leroy has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of their last 4 apps in the Europa League.
Best odds of 23/10 available at BetMGM while publishing.
Donyell Malen has scored in 2 of their last 3 apps in the Europa League.
Best odds of 8/5 available at bet365 while publishing.
Ezri Konsa has won 2+ fouls in 4 of their last 4 apps in the Europa League.
Best odds of 5/4 available at bet365 while publishing.
Xherdan Shaqiri has won 3+ fouls in 3 of their last 4 apps in the Europa League.
Best odds of 9/2 available at bet365 while publishing.
Youri Tielemans has taken 2+ shots in 1 of his last 2 apps in the Europa League.
Best odds of 4/5 available at Ladbrokes while publishing.
FC Basel vs Aston Villa Bet Builder Tip
Our FC Basel vs Aston Villa bet builder is Aston Vila to win, Morgan Rogers to record over 0.5 shots on target, and Donyell Malen to hit over 1.5 shots on target.
Best odds of 6/1 available at BetMGM while publishing.
