Aston Villa vs Red Bull Salzburg Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Jan 2026

Europa League Betting Preview: Aston Villa vs Red Bull Salzburg

Aston Villa, third in the Premier League standings, host Austrian Bundesliga leaders Red Bull Salzburg at Villa Park in the final round of the league phase, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 29 January.

Winning 19 of their last 22 home games across all competitions, Aston Villa look well placed to cover the -1.25 Asian Handicap against Salzburg at odds of -115. A two-goal victory would land the bet in full, while a one-goal win would return half the stake.

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Aston Villa sit second in the Europa League league-phase standings and have already secured a top-eight finish and direct qualification to the last 16, while Red Bull Salzburg, down in 28th, are still in contention to sneak into the top 24 and reach the play-offs.

Villa won their last game 2-0. This was a Premier League away victory at St James' Park against Newcastle United. Unai Emery's men had 40% possession and eight shots on target, while Emiliano Buendia and Ollie Watkins scored one goal apiece.

In their most recent Europa League match, Villa were 1-0 winners away to Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce.

Red Bull Salzburg claimed a 3-1 Europa League home victory over FC Basel at Red Bull Arena in their previous game. The Red Bulls enjoyed 58% possession and recorded seven shots on goal, while Kerim Alajbegovic found the net twice and Frans Kraetzig bagged one.

Europa League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Aston Villa	7	6	0	1	11	4	7	11:4	18
28	RB Salzburg	7	2	0	5	8	12	-4	8:12	6

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7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.6 goals from 11.3 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. Villa have had 52.6% possession and 4.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.1 goals from 12.0 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal, while earning 4.3 corners.

Top goalscorer Ollie Watkins has found the net 5 times, with Morgan Rogers and John McGinn scoring 4 and 2 respectively. Leading assistor is Youri Tielemans with 3, while goalies Emiliano Martinez and Marco Bizot have 2 clean sheets between them.

Salzburg have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 5.2 shots on goal, 9.2 attempts and 1.8 goals. Thomas Letsch's team average 54.5% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 4.1 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 10.3 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Kerim Alajbegovic has top scored with 4, while Petar Ratkov, Edmund Baidoo and Yorbe Vertessen are next on 3. Clement Bischoff, Yorbe Vertessen and Aleksa Terzic have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Marco Bizot (GK), Matty Cash, Victor Lindelof, Tyrone Mings, Lucas Digne, Lamare Bogarde, Amadou Onana, Jadon Sancho, Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins.

Red Bull Salzburg predicted lineup (4-3-3): Alexander Schlager (GK), Tim Trummer, Joane Gadou, Jannik Schuster, Frans Krätzig, Sota Kitano, Soumaïla Diabaté, Mads Bidstrup, Edmund Baidoo, Yorbe Vertessen, Kerim Alajbegović.

Aston Villa vs Red Bull Salzburg Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Aston Villa vs Red Bull Salzburg betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Aston Villa can prove too strong in this Europa League game and we’re backing the Birmingham outfit on the Asian Handicap -1.25 at -115 in the hope that they can stamp their authority on the match.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the Europa League form guide are important duties ahead of making football predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can sometimes be effective.

Key Aston Villa vs Red Bull Salzburg Europa League & league stats:

• The -1.25 line has been covered by Villa in 2 of their last 5 games.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Aston Villa 2 - 0 Salzburg

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +525 and it involves Aston Villa winning 2-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -112

Each of the past three Aston Villa matches have involved the 9.5 Total Corners line being covered, with the last three Red Bull Salzburg games having the same outcome. The Total Corners line looks too low and we’re happy to go over this number at odds of -112.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Aston Villa

Total

9.00 4.70 4.30

Home

9.10 5.20 3.90

Away

8.40 4.50 3.90

Salzburg

Total

8.40 4.30 4.10

Home

9.30 4.50 4.80

Away

8.20 2.70 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-111

Under 9.5

-128

Aston Villa Corners

Over 5.5

-152

Under 5.5

+107

Salzburg Corners

Over 2.5

-172

Under 2.5

+118

Most Corners

1

-370

X

+700

2

+300

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Aston Villa vs Red Bull Salzburg Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Aston Villa are regarded as having a 70% chance of winning this Europa League clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -238. Red Bull Salzburg are the underdogs at +540 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Villa at -115, go for Salzburg at +480 or take the draw at +163.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -149.

The best football betting sites will provide a first-class service and that includes getting hundreds of markets. Scan through them for any Europa League game and take your pick.

Full-Time Result

1

-238

X

+350

2

+540

Half-Time Result

1

-115

X

+163

2

+480

Double Chance

1X

-1111

12

-625

X2

+160

Draw No Bet

1

-714

2

+370

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-115

2 Hcp +1.25

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+133

Over 2.5

-192

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-149

No

+105

There is +110 available that Ollie Watkins finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +310.

Ollie Watkins (Villa)

First

+110

Anytime

+310

Morgan Rogers (Villa)

First

+155

Anytime

+450

Emiliano Buendía (Villa)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Alysson Edward Franco da Rocha dos Santos (Villa)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Karim Konaté (Salzburg)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Harvey Elliott (Villa)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Youri Tielemans (Villa)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Matty Cash (Villa)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Clement Bischoff (Salzburg)

First

+400

Anytime

+1150

Jadon Sancho (Villa)

First

+440

Anytime

+1200

Ian Maatsen (Villa)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Moussa Kounfolo Yeo (Salzburg)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Maurits Kjaergaard (Salzburg)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Amadou Onana (Villa)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Frans Kratzig (Salzburg)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Pau Torres (Villa)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Tyrone Mings (Villa)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Lamare Bogarde (Villa)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Lucas Digne (Villa)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Andrés García (Villa)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Boubacar Kamara (Villa)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Ezri Konsa (Villa)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Victor Lindelöf (Villa)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Latest Europa League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Aston Villa Stats

Red Bull Salzburg Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 2.70 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 52.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 55.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 54.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 52.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Aston Villa vs Red Bull Salzburg Lineups & Team News

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