2025/26 Europa League favourites and odds: Aston Villa tipped for European glory in final

Not only is it Villa's first major European final for 44 years, it is also their first major final generally since 2020 and also the first time they have reached a final under Unai Emery as they look to end a 30-year trophy drought.

Few opportunities to win a trophy will feel better than this, with pre-tournament favourites Villa heavily tipped to triumph in the final in Istanbul on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1/3 in the outright winner market.

It is also a huge occasion for Bundesliga opponents Freiburg, who are appearing in their first European final of any kind having seen off Genk, Celta Vigo and Braga to book their ticket to Istanbul.

Regulars in Europe in recent years, it will be a far from easy game for the Villans, but the bookies have them as rank outsiders in the outright market at 11/5.

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All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.