FC Basel vs Aston Villa Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

The RotBlau are yet to secure a win against the Villans.

FC Basel are now gearing up to take on Aston Villa for their round 6 league phase fixture of the UEFA Europa League 2025-26 edition. This is going to be an interesting contest to look at, which will take place at the St. Jakob-Park.

The RotBlau will be at home for their next outing, but it is not going to make things any easier for them. They have won two of their first five games of the European competition this season.

FC Basel must come up with a top performance in their upcoming game if they are aiming for three points.

The Unai Emery-led Aston Villa are on a sensational run of form at the moment. They are coming in after taking down a dominating Arsenal in their previous Premier League game.

The Villans have performed really well in their last few games and will be looking to continue their current run of form. Despite being away from home, they will be fully confident.

Kick-off:

• Location: Basel, Switzerland
• Stadium: St. Jakob-Park
• Date: Friday, December 12
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Dec 11; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Basel: D-L-D-W-W

Villa: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Philip Otele (FC Basel)

Philip Otele will be looking to step up his game so that he can help FC Basel stand a chance against an in-form Aston Villa. In five UEFA Europa League appearances this season, he has scored two goals and will be keen to add more to his tally. The 26-year-old can also create some innovative plays for his fellow teammates.

Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa)

Emiliano Buendía is coming in after scoring the last-minute match-winning goal for Aston Villa in their previous league game. He will be yet again ready to help his side on the attacking front. The 28-year-old is going to lead the attack from the left and is going to be a constant threat to the hosts.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗧𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗗 pic.twitter.com/eFE85zcpQH

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 7, 2025

Match Facts

• Aston Villa are on a seven-match winning streak.
• FC Basel have won both of their last two matches.
• This is going to be the third-ever meeting between these clubs.

Basel vs Aston Villa: Betting Tips and Odds

• Aston Villa to win @7/9 Unibet
• Ollie Watkins to score @13/10 Ladbrokes
• Goals over 3.5 @29/20 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

FC Basel will miss out on the services of Kaio Eduardo as he is injured.

Tyrone Mings and Ross Barkley will not be in action for Aston Villa due to their injuries. Evann Guessand is likely to sit out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Basel won: 0

Villa won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

FC Basel predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Hitz (GK); Tsunemoto, Adjei, Daniliuc, Schmid; Leroy, Silu, Bacanin; Traoré, Broschinski, Otele

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Martínez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Onana; McGinn, Tielemans, Buendia; Watkins

Match Prediction

The hosts are going to be under pressure and the Villans will be looking to use it to their advantage. Aston Villa are likely to come out on top and secure a win against FC Basel in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: Basel 1-3 Villa

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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