Kick-off on January 29, 2026, at 22:00.

In Matchday 8 of the Europa League league phase, Aston Villa will face Salzburg at Villa Park. The English side intends to play in an attacking manner, relying on physical superiority and intense pressure through the flanks. The Austrian team plans to use its strengths in organizing quick transitions from defense to attack to produce effective counterattacks.

Aston Villa has been delivering a high-quality performance in the current Europa League campaign. It has picked up important points in matchups against Basel (1–2), Young Boys (2–1), and Maccabi Tel Aviv (2–0). The side has also recorded a clean-sheet victory over Bologna, 1–0. Despite a defeat to Go Ahead Eagles, it continues to show a high level of tactical discipline and makes efficient use of set pieces. Traditionally strong performances at home allow it to dictate terms even against high-profile opponents.

Watch the match Aston Villa — Salzburg online on 29.01.2026 on MEGOGO.

Salzburg continues its campaign, although the current stage has been challenging for the team. The Austrian side’s record includes a victory over Go Ahead Eagles, 2–0. However, during the tournament, it has encountered a number of difficulties, suffering defeats to Freiburg, 1–0, Bologna, 4–1, and Lyon, 2–0. The club also lost a high-scoring encounter to Ferencváros, 2–3, and narrowly fell to Porto, 0–1. To achieve success in Birmingham, it will need maximum concentration in defense and the efficient use of every attacking opportunity.

Watch the live broadcast of the match Aston Villa — Salzburg online on 29.01.2026 on MEGOGO.