SC Freiburg vs Aston Villa

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UEFA Europa League · May 20, 2026 · 19:00

Final score: SC Freiburg 0–3 Aston Villa

Match preview

The Europa League group stage culminates in a fascinating clash on May 20, 2026, as SC Freiburg host Aston Villa. With both sides experiencing mixed recent form – two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five outings – this encounter promises to be a tight affair. Freiburg, with a 38% win rate this season, will be keen to leverage their home advantage against a Villa side boasting a more impressive 52% win rate.

Aston Villa’s slightly superior goal difference (47 scored, 41 conceded) compared to Freiburg’s (45 scored, 53 conceded) hints at their greater defensive solidity. However, the bookmakers predict a finely balanced contest, with home and draw probabilities both at 35%, and Villa slightly behind at 30% for an away win. The key narrative revolves around which team can overcome their recent inconsistencies. Watch for Villa's attacking prowess against Freiburg's home resilience; the midfield battle could ultimately decide who claims crucial group points.

Standings

SC Freiburg: #7 · 17 Pts · 8 P (5W 2D 1L)
Aston Villa: #2 · 21 Pts · 8 P (7W 0D 1L)

Recent form

SC Freiburg

W May 16, 2026: SC Freiburg 4–1 RB Leipzig
L May 10, 2026: Hamburger SV 3–2 SC Freiburg
W May 7, 2026: SC Freiburg 3–1 SC Braga
D May 3, 2026: SC Freiburg 1–1 VfL Wolfsburg
L Apr 30, 2026: SC Braga 2–1 SC Freiburg

Aston Villa

W May 15, 2026: Aston Villa 4–2 Liverpool
D May 10, 2026: Burnley 2–2 Aston Villa
W May 7, 2026: Aston Villa 4–0 Nottingham Forest
L May 3, 2026: Aston Villa 1–2 Tottenham
L Apr 30, 2026: Nottingham Forest 1–0 Aston Villa

Head-to-head

2026-05-20T19:00:00+00:00: SC Freiburg – Aston Villa

Lineups

SC Freiburg (Formation: 4-2-3-1)

1. N. Atubolu, 29. P. Treu, 28. M. Ginter, 3. P. Lienhart, 33. J. Makengo, 8. M. Eggestein, 27. N. Hofler, 19. J. Beste, 44. J. Manzambi, 7. D. Scherhant, 31. I. Matanovic

Aston Villa (Formation: 4-2-3-1)

23. E. Martinez, 2. M. Cash, 4. E. Konsa, 14. P. Torres, 12. L. Digne, 3. V. Lindelof, 8. Y. Tielemans, 7. J. McGinn, 27. M. Rogers, 10. E. Buendia, 11. O. Watkins

Match events

5' Card Yellow Card — P. Treu (SC Freiburg)
15' Card Yellow Card — E. Buendia (Aston Villa)
21' Card Yellow Card — M. Cash (Aston Villa)
41' Goal Normal Goal — Y. Tielemans (Aston Villa) (assists: M. Rogers)
45'+3 Goal Normal Goal — E. Buendia (Aston Villa) (assists: J. McGinn)
58' Goal Normal Goal — M. Rogers (Aston Villa) (assists: E. Buendia)
61' subst Substitution 1 — N. Hofler (SC Freiburg) (assists: L. Holer)
61' subst Substitution 2 — P. Lienhart (SC Freiburg) (assists: M. Rosenfelder)
66' subst Substitution 1 — V. Lindelof (Aston Villa) (assists: A. Onana)
73' subst Substitution 3 — L. Kubler (SC Freiburg) (assists: J. Makengo)
73' subst Substitution 4 — V. Grifo (SC Freiburg) (assists: D. Scherhant)
81' subst Substitution 2 — E. Buendia (Aston Villa) (assists: J. Sancho)
81' subst Substitution 3 — L. Digne (Aston Villa) (assists: I. Maatsen)
84' Card Yellow Card — J. McGinn (Aston Villa)
86' subst Substitution 5 — J. Beste (SC Freiburg) (assists: C. Gunter)
88' subst Substitution 4 — Y. Tielemans (Aston Villa) (assists: Douglas Luiz)
88' subst Substitution 5 — P. Torres (Aston Villa) (assists: T. Mings)