These two sides have been outstanding throughout the tournament, both finishing inside the top eight of the Group Phase.

Now, they're one game away from silverware, with the match scheduled to be played on Thursday, May 21 (KO 07:00 AEST) in Istanbul, Turkey.

Quick Picks

Our pick: Aston Villa to win

Value bet: Over 2.5 Goals

Long shot: BTTS

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Freiburg have been designated as the home side for the UEFA Europa League final, and have found a way to win when their backs have been up against the wall.

This was especially true of Julian Schuster's side in the semi-final.

The Germans were on the brink of elimination after losing the first leg to Braga 2-1 in Portugal, but they made sure to use their dominance at home to win 3-1 and 4-3 on aggregate.

Two goals from Lukas Kubler did enough to secure victory, as he picked the right time to score his only goals of the competition.

Aston Villa also had to do it the hard way after they suffered defeat in their first leg against Nottingham Forest.

Unai Emery's side entered the second leg 1-0 down on aggregate, but a rear-guard performance from the Villains saw them put their Premier League rivals to the sword with a 4-0 victory (4-1 on aggregate).

Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Buendia, and a double from John McGinn sealed their place in the final; Watkins (twice) and McGinn were both on the scoresheet in a recent 4-2 victory over Liverpool heading into this final.

Betting Markets to Watch

Villa have only lost twice in this year's UEFA Europa League competition, which is why they are considered strong favourites to win.

However, while it's played at a neutral venue, it's worth noting that Freiburg have won each of their last eight Europa League betting home matches.

Still, we think the Premier League outfit will be too strong for their Bundesliga betting opponents.

There's potential value in the 'Over 2.5 Goals' market, as it has hit in each of Freiburg's last five Europa League matches.

It's also worth noting that it has also hit in three of the last four Aston Villa matches in this competition.

With this in mind, we think there is value in the BTTS hitting.

Although it has failed to find the net in five of Aston Villa's last six Europa League matches, both teams have shown they can score regularly, while Villa have at times displayed defensive frailties.

Our Prediction

Check the latest Freiburg vs Aston Villa betting odds at Sportsbet.

Our prediction is that Aston Villa will be likely UEFA Europa League champions.

Indeed, Emery has won this competition four times (3x Sevilla, 1x Villarreal) and reached the final once more, where he lost as manager of Arsenal.

If you're looking to learn how to bet on the Europa League, backing experienced managers in knockout football is often a sound strategy.