Aston Villa Will Be Aiming To Make History Against Freiburg In The Europa League Final
Tupras Stadium, Istanbul | Europa League Final | Wednesday May 20 | 8pm
Ahead of Wednesday’s 2025-26 Europa League final, BetVictor News brings you the in-depth Freiburg vs Aston Villa preview – including score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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Freiburg Vs Aston Villa Preview
After a captivating and fascinating Europa League campaign, it all boils down to Wednesday’s intriguing final. Plucky Bundesliga side Freiburg have the unenviable task of trying to thwart Aston Villa of their first European trophy since 1982.
The Freiburg vs Aston Villa odds certainly favour the Premier League side. And with Unai Emery at the helm, it will take a herculean effort for the Germans to get better of the slick Spaniard in the tournament he has made his own over the years.
Emery famously completed a three-peat whilst in charge of Sevilla between 2014-16. He also tasted success with Villarreal in 2021. However, he has been beaten in the finale when he was in charge of Arsenal in the 2018-19 campaign.
On route to the final, Villa got the better of Lille, Bologna and fellow English side Nottingham Forest in the semis. As for the Breisgau Brazilians, they defeated Genk, Celta Vigo and Braga to set up Wednesday’s showdown.
Freiburg Vs Aston Villa H2H Record
When it comes to the Freiburg vs Aston Villa H2H record, there isn’t any history to go on. The 2025-26 Europa League final will be the very first competitive meeting between the sides. But if we compare Premier League vs Bundesliga clubs in European competition, the former comes out on top in the Champions League and more notably, the Europa League.
Which is something to bear in mind when it comes to Europa League final betting on BetVictor’s Freiburg vs Aston Villa betting markets. English sides have competed in and won more European finals than their German counterparts.
Freiburg Vs Aston Villa Team News
Amadou Onana is a major injury doubt having limped off in the semi-final first leg against Nottingham Forest in April. Victor Lindelof is also rated 50/50 so either Douglas Luiz or Lamare Bogarde could fill the vacant midfield spot. Ross Barkley is ineligible. Boubacar Kamara won’t return until 2026-17.
Meanwhile, Freiburg will have to make do without Yuito Suzuki. The Japan international has a broken collarbone whereas a late call will be made on Patrick Osterhage. Other than that, head coach Julian Schuster has a fully-fit squad to choose from.
Freiburg’s last six in all competitions:
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Aston Villa’s last six in all competitions:
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Freiburg Vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups
Freiburg predicted lineup:
Atubolu; Kubler, Ginter, Lienhart, Treu; Eggestein, Hofler; Beste, Manzambi, Grifo; Matanovic
Aston Villa predicted lineup:
Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Lindelof, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins
Freiburg Vs Aston Villa TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Freiburg vs Aston Villa is available to watch live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Live streaming is available via the HBO Max app or a HBO Max sports pass (no contract sign-up required) Furthermore, viewers can also tune in via Sky Go and Virgin TV Go with a TNT Sports add-on. Coverage will begin at 7pm ahead of a 8pm kick-off. For those looking to tune in via radio, talkSPORT, BBC Radio 5 Live, and BBC Radio WM.
*A valid TV license and TNT Sports subscription is required to watch live in the UK
Freiburg Vs Aston Villa Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- This will be the first ever competitive meeting between Freiburg and Aston Villa
- Freiburg have never won a European title, Aston Villa’s last success came in 1982
- Both sides have a 100% home record in the UEL this season
Top Betting Angles for Freiburg vs Aston Villa
Over 2.5 goals: Has come in across seven of Aston Villa’s last ten competitive games. Online at 1/1.
BTTS (Yes): Eight of Freiburg’s last nine games has seen both teams score. Available at 37/40.
Anytime goalscorers: Ollie Watkins (29/20), Morgan Rogers (15/8), Emi Buendia (21/10) and Vincenzo Grifo (17/5) all offer potential.
Freiburg Vs Aston Villa Prediction
Aston Villa are the Europa League betting favourites and are widely backed to get the job done in Turkey on Wednesday night. And it’s hard to back against that theory when they collide with Freiburg. The Bundesliga side have had a stellar campaign in Europe as well as domestically but we feel Villa’s quality – coupled with Unai Emery in the dugout – will see them return to Birmingham with a shiny new trophy.
Prediction: Freiburg 1-3 Aston Villa (12/1)
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