Basel vs Aston Villa Prediction, Lineups, Injuries, and Team News

One of the most in-form teams in Europe, Aston Villa, heads to Switzerland to meet Basel in a thrilling encounter in the Europa League. Find out more about the clash from Basel vs Aston Villa prediction, Basel vs Aston Villa preview, Basel vs Aston Villa predicted lineups, and Basel vs Aston Villa injuries.

Basel vs Aston Villa Preview

After slumping to a defeat in the Europa League last time out, Basel held the fort. Having drawn against St Gallen, they picked up two straight wins in the league. However, their record in the Europa League has been abysmal. With only two wins and three defeats, they occupy the 24th and last position for playoff qualification. Another defeat to Aston Villa might push them further down and complicate their progression chances.

Aston Villa defeated Arsenal with a 95th-minute winner to send shockwaves across the country. Unai Emery's side showed incredible character against the league leaders and even scored a late winner. It put them just within three points of the league leaders. On a seven-game winning run, Emery is still bullish on improving even further. They sit third in the Europa League and are just separated from the leaders Lyon, on goal difference. A victory against Basel might take them to the top of the pile. As they face cyclical games in the Premier League post this game, Emery might choose to rotate in this fixture.

Basel vs Aston Villa Match Info

Match Name: Europa League, Matchday 6

Stadium Name: St. Jakob-Park

Kickoff: 11th December 21:00 GMT

FC Basel Team News

Basel have very few injuries to contend with. However, Ludovic Magnin will attack the fixture with his best lineup as it falls in the must-win category for him. Here's a look at the Basel vs Aston Villa predicted lineups.

Basel Starting XI (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Hitz

Defenders: Tsuemoto, Adjetey, Daniliuc, Schmid

Midfielders: Soticek, Metinho, Leroy, Otele

Forwards: Traore, Shaqiri

Aston Villa Team News

Title challenge is a real possibility for Aston Villa this season. Emery would like to rotate his lineup, knowing he has quality backups in his squad.

Aston Villa Starting XI (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Bizot

Defenders: Bogarde, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen

Midfielders: Kamara, Oana

Forwards: Buendia, Tielemans, Sancho; Malen

Basel vs Aston Villa Injuries

Basel and Aston Villa have very few injuries to contend with. Basel vs Aston Villa injuries won't be a concern for the teams.

Basel Injury List

Here's Basel's injury list against Aston Villa.

Aston Villa Injury List

Let's take a look at Aston Villa's injury list against Basel

Basel vs Aston Villa Prediction

Aston Villa will rotate heading into this clash. However, they will also be aware that a victory will seal their top 8 spot. Emery would love to carry their winning run. But for Basel, this is now or never time. They possess enough quality to hurt Villa's rotated lineup, but if the Villans name a strong lineup, the Swiss side might not stand a chance.

SportsDunia's Basel vs Aston Villa Prediction: Basel 1-2 Aston Villa