Our Aston Villa vs FC Salzburg Prediction: 3-0
Aston Villa vs FC Salzburg in the UEFA Europa League is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 29, 2026. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 3-0 for the match between Aston Villa and FC Salzburg.
Our prediction is supported by key Aston Villa vs FC Salzburg stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Aston Villa's Last Match – Newcastle vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 England Premier League victory over Newcastle in their last outing. In that match, Aston Villa had 40% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newcastle | 60% | 10 (4) | 2.3 | 61 |
 Aston Villa | 40% | 11 (8) | 1.15 | 53 |
FC Salzburg's Last Match – FC Salzburg vs Basel
FC Salzburg will hope to extend their good run following a 3-1 UEFA Europa League win against Basel on January 22. In that match, FC Salzburg saw 62% of the ball and created 13 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Salzburg | 62% | 13 (7) | 1.48 | 56 |
 Basel | 38% | 7 (4) | 0.45 | 29 |
Aston Villa vs FC Salzburg Stats
Key Stats
| Aston Villa | FC Salzburg | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 0.41 |
| 0.27 | Defence Strength | 1.52 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Aston Villa are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while FC Salzburg average 1.4 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.