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by Tyler Doty in Europa League Picks
On matchday 6 of the Europa League group stage, FC Basel will take on Aston Villa this Thursday at St. Jakob-Park. The two teams are approaching this European clash with very different ambitions. Before the start of the matchday, FC Basel is in 24th place in the Europa League "league phase". The Swiss club therefore, has a tiny margin of error in the race to qualify for the playoffs. A poor result this week could see them drop out of the top 24.
Aston Villa is in a more comfortable position in terms of qualification! With four wins in five Europa League games, they are almost certain to reach the knockout stages. The English side is currently in the top eight of the league phase. In this final sprint, Unai Emery's men will be looking to consolidate their position and qualify directly for the round of 16 of the European competition.
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FC Basel 1893 vs Aston Villa Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3
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12 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
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24
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6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
FC Basel 1893 and Aston Villa Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 7, 2025 - Super League
Dec 4, 2025 - Schweizer Cup
Nov 30, 2025 - Super League
Nov 27, 2025 - Europa League
Nov 23, 2025 - Super League
Nov 9, 2025 - Super League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 30, 2025 - Super League
Nov 9, 2025 - Super League
Nov 6, 2025 - Europa League
Oct 29, 2025 - Super League
Oct 18, 2025 - Super League
Oct 2, 2025 - Europa League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 7, 2025 - Super League
Dec 4, 2025 - Schweizer Cup
Nov 27, 2025 - Europa League
Nov 23, 2025 - Super League
Nov 2, 2025 - Super League
Oct 26, 2025 - Super League
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 6, 2025 - Premier League
Dec 3, 2025 - Premier League
Nov 30, 2025 - Premier League
Nov 27, 2025 - Europa League
Nov 23, 2025 - Premier League
Nov 9, 2025 - Premier League
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 6, 2025 - Premier League
Nov 30, 2025 - Premier League
Nov 27, 2025 - Europa League
Nov 9, 2025 - Premier League
Nov 6, 2025 - Europa League
Oct 26, 2025 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Dec 3, 2025 - Premier League
Nov 23, 2025 - Premier League
Nov 1, 2025 - Premier League
Oct 23, 2025 - Europa League
Oct 19, 2025 - Premier League
Oct 2, 2025 - Europa League
FC Basel 1893 - Aston Villa: Form Analysis
On the domestic front, FC Basel is not necessarily at its best. It has won only once in its last five Super League games. The Swiss club is in third place in the standings and already seven points behind the leader.
The team coached by Ludovic Magnin may also have to fight to the end to qualify for the knockout stages of the Europa League. Having already suffered three defeats in five Europa League matches, Basel are barely in the top 24 of the league phase. Coming off a 2-1 defeat at RC Genk, FC Basel could struggle to reassure themselves against one of the favorites for the title.
Aston Villa has just beaten Arsenal in the dying moments of their Premier League match (2-1).
Everything has been going well for Aston Villa in recent weeks. The Villans have won their last five Premier League games, including a last-minute victory over Arsenal (2-1). This impressive run has seen them climb to third place in the English league.
With Unai Emery at the helm, the Birmingham club has high ambitions for this season's Europa League. They have made a strong start, winning four of their first five Europa League games. Well established in the top eight of the league stage, the Villans will be looking to continue their run in Switzerland.
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Aston Villa v FC Basel 1893 last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
FC Basel 1893 & Aston Villa Squad Analysis
Absent for several weeks now, Kaio Eduardo will not be returning for FC Basel's Europa League match. In goal, the Swiss club will be able to count on Marwin Hitz, the former Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper. He knows he will have his work cut out for him on Thursday evening. It will be up to him to pull out all the stops to help his team achieve a feat.
In midfield, Leo Leroy will be eagerly awaited. In addition to scoring one goal in the Super League, he has also provided one assist in this season's Europa League. Xherdan Shaqiri will also be one to watch. With six goals in the league, he has also scored three in the Europa League.
Xherdan Shaqiri is having a great first half of the season with FC Basel.
As for Aston Villa, Tyrone Mings and Ross Barkley are injured. Otherwise, Unai Emery should have no worries. He has talent in every position. In defense, Matty Cash and Ezri Konsa are in good form, as is Boubacar Kamara in midfield.
The Villans can also rely on several attacking options to make an impact on Thursday evening. Between Morgan Rogers, Jadon Sancho, Donyell Malen, John McGinn, and Ollie Watkins, the English club has plenty to work with.
Most goals and assists
FC Basel 1893
Aston Villa
X. Shaqiri
(9 Goals)
D. Malen
(7 Goals)
X. Shaqiri
(9 Assists)
M. Rogers
(5 Assists)
FC Basel 1893 and Aston Villa Stats in Europa League
FC Basel 1893 - Aston Villa Key Points
- Aston Villa has won five consecutive Premier League matches, including a recent victory over Arsenal (2-1).
- Aston Villa has won four of their five Europa League matches.
- Aston Villa is looking to consolidate its place in the top eight of the Europa League group stage.
- FC Basel has lost three of their five Europa League matches.
- FC Basel has won only one of their previous five Super League games.
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Our FC Basel 1893 vs Aston Villa Prediction
Aston Villa is one of the big favorites in this edition of the Europa League, even more so with Unai Emery at the helm. In this phase of the league, the team's ambition is to finish in the top 8 to qualify directly for the round of 16. The Villans can get closer to their goal on Thursday evening. They will be the big favorites in this match against FC Basel. In great form in the Premier League, the English club will have what it takes to continue their run in Switzerland.
Our prediction for FC Basel vs. Aston Villa: Aston Villa to win!
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