Aston Villa vs Salzburg: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Aston Villa prepare to host Salzburg on January 29, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee Saggi, this EUROPE: Europa League, League Stage fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Aston Villa, currently 2nd in the standings with 21 points from 8 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 12 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 5 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Salzburg, sitting 31st with 6 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Aston Villa and Salzburg have favored Aston Villa, with Aston Villa claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Salzburg, Aston Villa recorded a 3-2 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Martinez, Digne, Mings, Lindelof, Bogarde, Hemmings, Onana, Buendia, Elliott, Sancho, Watkins. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Salzburg's last outing came against Aston Villa, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Schlager, Kratzig, Schuster, Gadou, Trummer, Diabate, Kitano, Bidstrup, Alajbegovic, Konate, Baidoo. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Aston Villa are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Salzburg are likely to counter with a 4-3-3 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Aston Villa's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Salzburg's games average 2.7 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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