{"id":1400524,"date":"2025-09-23T09:54:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T08:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1400524"},"modified":"2025-09-24T16:41:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T15:41:38","slug":"match-preview-aston-villa-vs-bologna-25-09-25-europa-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-aston-villa-vs-bologna-25-09-25-europa-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Aston Villa vs Bologna: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Aston Villa host Bologna in a compelling European fixture that\u2019s set to ignite Villa Park. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The English side comes into this with the psychological edge, having beaten the Italian outfit 2-0 in their most recent meeting. With both teams yet to kick off their new campaigns, all eyes are on who can seize early momentum and lay down a continental marker on what promises to be an atmospheric night in Birmingham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on the previous meeting and the market landscape, here are our top betting recommendations for Aston Villa vs Bologna. We’re especially confident in Aston Villa to win again, given their recent dominance and home advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Aston Villa to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n17\/20 @ SBK<\/a>
(54.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nRecent 2-0 win, home crowd, Bologna yet to beat Villa.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n3\/4 @ SBK<\/a>
(57.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nLast meeting finished 2-0, both teams cautious in openers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Our approach: Start with Aston Villa to win, add Under 2.5 Goals for accumulator potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2025\/26 season to date<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Aston Villa<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bologna<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

No games have been played yet in the 2025-26 season, so both sides are still seeking a first Europa League result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With both squads packed with attacking and defensive talent, several names stand out. For Aston Villa, Ollie Watkins is expected to lead the line and has a track record of clinical finishing in key fixtures. Jadon Sancho and Donyell Malen offer pace and dribbling threat, while John McGinn contributes drive and goals from midfield. At the back, Emi Mart\u00ednez brings top-level shot-stopping. For Bologna, Santiago Castro is their main striker, supported by creative wide men like Federico Bernardeschi and Riccardo Orsolini. Defensively, \u0141ukasz Skorupski is a reliable presence in goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head-to-Head<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last Meeting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These sides met most recently in the Uefa Champions League, with Aston Villa running out 2-0 winners at home. That result sets the tone for this rematch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Date<\/th>\nScore<\/th>\nCompetition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
22\/10\/24<\/td>\nAston Villa 2-0 Bologna<\/td>\nUEFA Champions League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Market Snapshot & Implied Probability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n