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- Aston Villa are priced at 3/4 favourites to win the Europa League Final in 90 minutes
- Freiburg are outsiders at 15/4 ahead of their first-ever major European final
- The Europa League Final takes place in Istanbul on Wednesday, 20 May at 20:00 BST
Aston Villa Backed for Europa League Success as Freiburg Chase Historic Upset
Aston Villa head into Wednesday’s Europa League Final in Istanbul as clear favourites with UK Betting Sites, while Freiburg are priced as outsiders ahead of the biggest match in the German club’s history.
The final, taking place on 20 May at the Tüpraş Stadyumu, sees Unai Emery’s Villa side bidding to win their first major European trophy since lifting the European Cup back in 1982.
Meanwhile, Freiburg are preparing for uncharted territory after reaching the first major European final in the club’s history following their semi-final success over Braga.
Villa secured their place in Turkey after overcoming Nottingham Forest across two legs, with Emery now one game away from adding another European title to his already remarkable continental CV.
bet365 make Aston Villa the 3/4 favourites to lift the trophy inside 90 minutes, while Freiburg are available at 15/4 to complete what would be one of the biggest European upsets of the season.
Europa League Final Odds
| Europa League Final Winner (90 Minutes) | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 3/4 | 57.1% |
| Draw | 5/2 | 28.6% |
| SC Freiburg | 15/4 | 21.1% |
Villa Strong Favourites
The market strongly favours Villa given their experience, squad depth and Emery’s outstanding European pedigree, with the Spaniard already regarded as one of the greatest knockout competition managers in modern football.
Punters are also expected to back Villa heavily in the goalscorer markets, with Ollie Watkins likely to dominate interest after another standout campaign leading the line.
For Freiburg, however, the pressure is arguably off. Julian Schuster’s side have already exceeded expectations just by reaching the final and could prove dangerous opponents if they can frustrate Villa early in Istanbul.
The German side have developed a reputation for disciplined performances throughout the competition and showed plenty of resilience in dispatching Braga in the semi-finals.
Despite that, bookmakers clearly believe Villa’s attacking quality should prove decisive over the course of the 90 minutes.
Where To Bet On The Europa League Final
Punters looking to back the Europa League Final can find markets across major betting sites ahead of Wednesday night’s game in Istanbul.
From match result betting to goalscorer and player performance specials, operators are expected to offer extensive coverage of the final throughout the week.
Many top football betting sites are also likely to promote enhanced odds and free bets around the fixture as anticipation builds for one of the biggest nights in the European football calendar.
