Freiburg vs Aston Villa Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 May 2026

Europa League Betting Preview: Freiburg vs Aston Villa

German Bundesliga outfit Freiburg host Premier League club Aston Villa at Tupras Stadyumu, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 20 May.

There’s a strong case for siding with underdogs Freiburg at +0.75 when they go up against Aston Villa. At Asian Handicap odds of -100, the stake is split equally between +0.5 and +1 which looks like a value play.

Freiburg won their last game, beating RB Leipzig at home. It was a 4-1 Bundesliga victory at Europa-Park Stadion. The Breisgau-Brazilians had five shots on target and 42% possession, with Jan-Niklas Beste, Igor Matanovic, Matthias Ginter and Derry Scherhant each scoring one goal.

Aston Villa claimed a 4-2 Premier League home victory over Liverpool at Villa Park in their previous game. Unai Emery's team had 45% possession and totalled nine shots on goal, with Ollie Watkins scoring two, while Morgan Rogers and John McGinn also found the net.

In their previous Europa League engagements, Freiburg beat Braga 3-1 at home, with Villa getting a 4-0 win when hosting Nottingham Forest.

Europa League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Aston Villa	8	7	0	1	14	6	8	14:6	21
7	Freiburg	8	5	2	1	10	4	6	10:4	17

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Freiburg have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.0 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. The Baden-Wurttemberg club have averaged 50.1% possession, 409.4 passes and 2.6 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 12.4 attempts and 4.3 corners.

Top scorer Igor Matanovic has found the net 4 times, with Matthias Ginter, Jan-Niklas Beste, Lukas Kuebler and Johan Manzambi getting 2 goals each. Leading assistor is Vincenzo Grifo with 5, while goalkeeper Noah Atubolu has 2 clean sheets.

Villa have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 5.5 shots on goal, 12.2 attempts and 2.3 goals. The Villans average 51.9% possession, 409.0 passes, 4.9 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 12.3 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

Ollie Watkins has top scored with 9, while John McGinn, Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendia are next on 3. Lucas Digne, Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers have clocked up 3 assists, with Emiliano Martinez keeping 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Freiburg predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Noah Atubolu (GK), Lukas Kübler, Matthias Ginter, Philipp Lienhart, Philipp Treu, Maximilian Eggestein, Nicolas Höfler, Jan-Niklas Beste, Johan Manzambi, Vincenzo Grifo, Igor Matanovic.

Aston Villa predicted lineup (3-5-2): Emiliano Martinez (GK), Victor Lindelof, Ezri Konsa, Pau Francisco Torres, Matty Cash, Lamare Bogarde, John McGinn, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne, Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers.

Freiburg vs Aston Villa Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Freiburg vs Aston Villa, including a key match prediction, our best correct score selection, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We think Freiburg look like a good bet at -100 with a +0.75 start. This Asian Handicap could give them the edge in this Europa League game, with our experts expecting a strong showing from the underdogs.

Our team of experts monitor the current Europa League injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Freiburg vs Aston Villa Europa League & league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Freiburg in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Freiburg in 18 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Freiburg in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Villa in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Villa in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Villa in 11 of their last 20 games.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 50% prospect of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Freiburg 1 - 1 Aston Villa

There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +575 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: John McGinn to Score +370

John McGinn (Villa) has managed three goals in his past four games. There are odds of +370 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest John McGinn Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+900

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Freiburg vs Aston Villa 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.

The bookmakers have Aston Villa as -159 favourites for this Europa League encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 61% likely to triumph. The market suggests that Freiburg are least likely to win at +460.

Should you want to back Villa to lead at the break, then there is +114 available on the Half-Time Result market. Opponents Freiburg have been chalked up at +430 and the draw is +116.

The Total Goals market could be a toss-up considering that Under and Over 2.5 Goals are available at similar odds. When it comes to BTTS betting, the market suggests that Both Teams to Score Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.

You can find hundreds of markets for every Europa League match, with the top betting apps creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Full-Time Result

1

+460

X

+275

2

-159

Half-Time Result

1

+430

X

+116

2

+114

Double Chance

1X

+123

12

-385

X2

-714

Draw No Bet

1

+280

2

-476

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-100

2 Hcp -0.75

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-122

Over 2.5

-104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-112

No

-120

There is +150 available that Ollie Watkins finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +370.

Ollie Watkins (Villa)

First

+150

Anytime

+370

Morgan Rogers (Villa)

First

+180

Anytime

+475

Emiliano Buendía (Villa)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Igor Matanovic (Freiburg)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

John McGinn (Villa)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Jadon Sancho (Villa)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Jan-Niklas Beste (Freiburg)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Youri Tielemans (Villa)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Derry Scherhant (Freiburg)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Lucas Holer (Freiburg)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Douglas Luiz (Villa)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Yuito Suzuki (Freiburg)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Matty Cash (Villa)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Johan Manzambi (Freiburg)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Ian Maatsen (Villa)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Amadou Onana (Villa)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Lukas Kübler (Freiburg)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Maximilian Eggestein (Freiburg)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Nicolas Höfler (Freiburg)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Pau Torres (Villa)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Ezri Konsa (Villa)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Victor Lindelöf (Villa)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Tyrone Mings (Villa)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Lucas Digne (Villa)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

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

Freiburg Stats

Aston Villa Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

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

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 2.60 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 6.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 50.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 50.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 51.90% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 53.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches

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