Aston Villa vs Salzburg Prediction – Europa League

The visiting team is currently in 28th place, with 6 points secured, after 2 wins and 5 losses. In their second-to-last match, they lost away to SC Freiburg (1-0). In their last match, they won at home against Basel (3-1). In the last 10 away matches across all competitions, Salzburg has won 3, drawn 3, and lost 4. The team has allowed goals to their opponents in 6 of their last 7 matches in this competition, so they have not been very strong defensively. In their away games, there is a tendency for goals, as 23 of their last 26 matches ended with over 1.5 goals. In 15 games, they have only managed 1 comeback in the 6 games where they conceded the first goal. Among their last 20 away matches in all competitions, one period stands out: they conceded 12 of their 30 goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.

RB Salzburg arrives at this match with a victory of 3-1 against Basel, putting an end to two consecutive losses in the Europa League: the goals were scored by Frans Krätzig and Kerim Alajbegović (2). The Austrian team usually employs a 4-3-3 tactical system, focusing on quick transitions and strong attacking play on the flanks. In this formation, the most dangerous players in attack are Kerim Alajbegović, Yorbe Vertessen, and Edmund Baidoo. As they move into the offensive process, the team tends to favor the right side, utilizing the depth provided by full-back Tim Trummer. Stefan Lainer and John Mellberg are both out due to physical issues.