Aston Villa and Salzburg face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Europa League season. The game takes place at Villa Park on Thursday, 29/01/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Aston Villa vs Salzburg, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Aston Villa preview
Aston Villa comes into the match having played 7 games in the Europa League so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.57 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 21 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses.
Aston Villa's attack has scored 49 goals during this period. Out of this total, 11 goals were scored in the Europa League, averaging 1.57 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.53.
The offense system of Aston Villa is led by Ollie Watkins as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Morgan Rogers, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 0.57 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 31 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 0.97.
Salzburg preview
On the other hand, Salzburg comes into the match having played 7 games in the Europa League so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 0.86 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses.
Salzburg's attack has scored 65 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the Europa League, averaging 1.14 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.03.
The offense system of Salzburg is led by Petar Ratkov as the top scorer of the season. The serbian forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Maurits Kjaergaard, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 1.71 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 41 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.28.
Head to head: Aston Villa vs Salzburg
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Aston Villa
Europe - UEFA Europa League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W L |
2.57 |
| Home | W W W |
3 |
| Away | W W L W |
2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 86% | 100% | 75% |
| Goals | 2.14 | 2 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 1.67 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.57 | 0.33 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 67% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.76 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.06 | 1.44 |
Salzburg
Europe - UEFA Europa League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W L |
0.86 |
| Home | W W L L |
1.5 |
| Away | L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 3 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1.75 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 1.25 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 25% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 75% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.86 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.81 | 1.25 | 2.56 |
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