| Aston Villa wins | Draw | FC Salzburg wins |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 1.44 | 6.6 |
| Aston Villa | FC Salzburg |
|---|---|
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LAST GAME: Newcastle United 0 - 2 Aston Villa
| LAST GAME: Salzburg 3 - 1 Basel
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 3 PM EST
- Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham, England
- Competition: UEFA Europa League
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Aston Villa vs RB Salzburg | Thursday, January 29, 2026, 3 PM EST |
| Aston Villa odds | -208 |
| RB Salzburg odds | +540 |
| Draw | +380 |
| Over 2 | -385 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Aston Villa vs RB Salzburg Preview and Team News
Aston Villa Team News
Aston Villa currently sit second in the cumulative standings with 18 points. They come into this match having gone unbeaten in four of their last five outings, the latest of which was a comfortable 2-0 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League.
That they pulled off a win was a miracle in itself since they recorded just 39% possession. However, they took eight shots on target, double that of their opponents, and made the Magpies pay. Moreover, seven of those shots came from outside the box, a level of confidence they’ll look to carry into this clash against Salzburg.
Aston Villa have four key players ruled out of this game: Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn, Ross Barkley, and Alysson Edward.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs RB Salzburg (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Maatsen, Torres, Konsa, Cash; Bogarde, Onana; Buendia, Rogers, Sancho; Watkins.
RB Salzburg Team News
RB Salzburg, just like their opponents, have avoided defeat in four of their last five outings. Their only loss during that span came in a hapless 0-5 defeat to Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich. In the UEFA Europa League, the Red Bulls sit 28th, with just two wins in seven games.
In their previous Europa League match, a 3-1 win over Basel, winger Kerim Alajbegovic starred with a brace. However, it was the fact that he posted a passing accuracy of 87% and created two big chances that made him stand out. Midfielder Sota Kitano also impressed with 100% accuracy in both long balls and crosses.
John Mellberg and Takumu Kawamura have been sidelined due to injury.
RB Salzburg predicted lineup vs Aston Villa (4-3-3): Schlager; Kratzig, Schuster, Gadou, Trummer; Bidstrup, Diabate, Kitano; Alajbegovic, Vertessen, Baidoo.
Aston Villa vs RB Salzburg Prediction
- Pick: Aston Villa to win
- Odds: -208 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 3-0 RB Salzburg
We expect Aston Villa to win. They’ve been excellent in this tournament, with just one defeat in seven matches. At home, they’ve won all three games they’ve played. Moreover, they’ve scored five goals and conceded just one at this venue.
Salzburg, on the other hand, are winless on the road this season, having lost all three encounters so far. They’ve also conceded seven goals away from home in this tournament.
Aston Villa vs RB Salzburg Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Total over 1.25 goals in the first half
- Odds: -115 (20Bet)
A total of over 1.25 goals are expected in the first half, with Villa likely to do most of the scoring. Led by Ollie Watkins (eight goals across all competitions) and Morgan Rogers (15 goal contributions across all competitions), the home team possess a lethal attacking unit.
Overall, they’ve found the back of the net on 11 occasions in this tournament and boast an xG of 11.3. Salzburg, on the other hand, have scored just eight goals in seven matches and seem unlikely to breach the Villans’ defense.
Aston Villa vs RB Salzburg Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- Paramount+, DAZN, TUDN (USA)
- DAZN (Canada)
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