FC Basel vs. Aston Villa Betting Preview: Away Side Look to Take Top Spot
Aston Villa travel to FC Basel in the UEFA Europa League as look to take top spot in the competition.
The home side needs a win to get out of the bottom eight and avoid being at risk of dropping out of the competition.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
| FC Basel | 10/3 |
| Aston Villa | 3/4 |
| Draw | 10/3 |
Aston Villa run away with the odds in this one so big win ability is a minimum. Where its isn’t though is sports betting on Kalshi, where its in play all the time, with the biggest odds.
Aston Villa Unbeaten in Seven
Aston Villa head into this European match unbeaten in their last seven games in all competitions, winning every single match.
Things aren’t so good for FC Basel who have only won two of their last five games.
What both teams share in common is that they both won their last fixture. FC Basel beat Winterthur 2-1 and Aston Villa overcame Arsenal 2-1.
This will be the first competitive match between the two teams.
Key Stats
- Aston Villa haven’t lost in seven games, winning all seven of those games.
- FC Basel have won two of their last five matches, losing one.
- Aston Villa have scored 11 goals in their last five fixtures.
- FC Basel have scored seven goals in their last five matches.
FC Basel Team News
FC Basel have hit some form in recent weeks and will be hoping to carry that into this game.
The Swiss side will be without one player for this game.
Kaio Eduardo will miss out through injury.
Possible Lineup
Marwin Hitz (GK), Dominik Schmid, Flavius Daniliuc, Jonas Adjei Adjetey, Keigo Tsunemoto, Philip Otele, Leo Leroy, Metinho, Marin Soticek, Xherdan Shaqiri, Benie Traore
Aston Villa Team News
Unai Emery’s side are on of the in-form teams in Europe and head into this one after beating Arsenal.
Three players will miss out for the team.
Evann Guessand, Tyrone Mings and Ross Barkley are all out with injuries.
Possible Lineup
Emiliano Martinez (GK), Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana, John McGinn, Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins
FC Basel vs. Aston Villa Picks
Aston Villa provide a huge test for anyone right now but nights in Europe are always different.
FC Basel have turned their form in recent weeks, but Aston Villa will be their toughest test of the season so far.
I have Villa taking this one in a game closer than most will expect.
Other markets include Ollie Watkins to score, Xherdan Shaqiri to take two or more free-kicks and Morgan Rodgers to have two or more shots on target.
