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As Aston Villa prepares to host Red Bull Salzburg on January 29, 2026, the UEFA Europa League clash promises to be an intriguing encounter. Aston Villa comes into this match with a mixed bag of recent performances, winning 2 of their last 5 contests. However, they will look to leverage their home advantage at Villa Park, where fan support could be pivotal.
On the other hand, Red Bull Salzburg arrives with a slightly stronger footing, having secured 3 victories in their last 5 matches. Known for their dynamic attacking style and pressing game, Salzburg presents a formidable challenge for the Villains. Their recent form suggests they are gaining momentum, which could be crucial in a high-stakes European fixture.
Bookmakers favor Aston Villa with odds of 1.35 for a home win, with a probability model giving them a 62.5% chance of taking all three points. In contrast, Salzburg’s away win probability stands at 11.4% based on current assessments. Nevertheless, the unpredictability of knockout soccer means both teams have pathways to success. As the match approaches, tactical execution and in-game adjustments will be essential for both sides, making this a vital contest for their respective aspirations in the tournament.
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| Aston Villa 70.9% |
Draw 18.9% |
Salzburg 10.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
Outrights of UEFA Europa League Aston Villa: 19.09% Salzburg: 0.73%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.33 | 5.5 | 9.6 | |
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1.4 | 5.01 | 9.7 | |
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1.36 | 4.83 | 9.1 |
Latest Results
| 22.01.26 Fenerbahçe – Aston Villa – 0:1 18.01.26 Aston Villa – Everton – 0:1 10.01.26 Tottenham Hotspur – Aston Villa – 1:2 07.01.26 Crystal Palace – Aston Villa – 0:0 03.01.26 Aston Villa – Nottingham Forest – 3:1 |
22.01.26 Red Bull Salzburg – FC Basel – 3:1 15.01.26 Red Bull Salzburg – FK Crvena Zvezda Belgrade – 2:0 06.01.26 Red Bull Salzburg – Bayern Munich – 0:5 14.12.25 Red Bull Salzburg – Wolfsberger AC – 2:1 11.12.25 SC Freiburg – Red Bull Salzburg – 1:0 |
Facts
Standings
League phase
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lyon ✔ | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14:3 | 11 | 18 |
| 2 | Aston Villa ✔ | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11:4 | 7 | 18 |
| 3 | Freiburg | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10:3 | 7 | 17 |
| 4 | Midtjylland | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16:8 | 8 | 16 |
| 5 | Braga | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11:5 | 6 | 16 |
| 6 | AS Roma | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12:5 | 7 | 15 |
| 7 | Ferencvaros | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 12:7 | 5 | 15 |
| 8 | Betis | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11:6 | 5 | 14 |
| 9 | FC Porto | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10:6 | 4 | 14 |
| 10 | Genk | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9:6 | 3 | 13 |
| 11 | Crvena zvezda | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 1 | 13 |
| 12 | PAOK | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15:10 | 5 | 12 |
| 13 | Stuttgart | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12:7 | 5 | 12 |
| 14 | Celta Vigo | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14:10 | 4 | 12 |
| 15 | Bologna | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:7 | 4 | 12 |
| 16 | Nottingham | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11:7 | 4 | 11 |
| 17 | Plzen | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7:3 | 4 | 11 |
| 18 | Fenerbahce | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 3 | 11 |
| 19 | Panathinaikos | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 2 | 11 |
| 20 | Din. Zagreb | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12:14 | -2 | 10 |
| 21 | Lille | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11:9 | 2 | 9 |
| 22 | Brann | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:10 | -1 | 9 |
| 23 | Young Boys | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8:13 | -5 | 9 |
| 24 | Celtic | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:13 | -4 | 8 |
| 25 | Ludogorets | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11:15 | -4 | 7 |
| 26 | Feyenoord | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10:13 | -3 | 6 |
| 27 | Basel | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9:12 | -3 | 6 |
| 28 | Salzburg | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8:12 | -4 | 6 |
| 29 | FCSB | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8:15 | -7 | 6 |
| 30 | G.A. Eagles | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6:14 | -8 | 6 |
| 31 | Sturm Graz | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4:11 | -7 | 4 |
| 32 | Rangers | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4:11 | -7 | 4 |
| 33 | Nice | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7:14 | -7 | 3 |
| 34 | Utrecht | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3:11 | -8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3:13 | -10 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2:19 | -17 | 1 |
UEFA Europa League Outrights
1. Aston Villa: 3.86 (19.09%)
2. AS Roma: 7.78 (9.46%)
3. FC Porto: 8.98 (8.2%)
4. Betis: 9.48 (7.76%)
5. Lyon: 9.96 (7.39%)
6. Nottingham: 12.56 (5.86%)
7. Bologna: 15.8 (4.66%)
8. Freiburg: 19 (3.87%)
9. Lille: 24.6 (2.99%)
10. VfB Stuttgart: 25 (2.94%)
11. Celta Vigo: 26 (2.83%)
12. Fenerbahce: 26 (2.83%)
13. Braga: 33 (2.23%)
14. Midtjylland: 41 (1.79%)
15. Panathinaikos: 48.2 (1.53%)
16. Celtic: 50.2 (1.47%)
17. Plzen: 50.2 (1.47%)
18. Feyenoord: 56.2 (1.31%)
19. Genk: 62.2 (1.18%)
20. PAOK: 65.4 (1.13%)
21. Din. Zagreb: 77.4 (0.95%)
22. Ferencvaros: 77.4 (0.95%)
23. Brann: 80.2 (0.92%)
24. Basel: 93.4 (0.79%)
25. Crvena zvezda: 100.2 (0.73%)
26. Salzburg: 100.2 (0.73%)
27. G.A. Eagles: 100.2 (0.73%)
28. Young Boys: 100.2 (0.73%)
29. Utrecht: 101 (0.73%)
30. Ludogorets: 110.2 (0.67%)
31. FCSB: 130.2 (0.57%)
32. Nice: 151 (0.49%)
33. Malmo FF: 251 (0.29%)
34. Rangers: 251 (0.29%)
35. Sturm Graz: 251 (0.29%)
36. Maccabi Tel Aviv: 501 (0.15%)
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