Aston Villa vs Bologna Prediction & Expert Tips

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English side, Aston Villa remain without a win this season after sharing the spoils with newly promoted side, Sunderland in their recent game. The hosts played with a numerical advantage for over 60 minutes as Sunderland’s Renildo Mandava received a red card for the violent misconduct in the 33rd minute. Villa’s problem is rooted in their inability to find the back of the net as they have only scored two times this season across six matches.

At Villa Park, Aston Villa played a barren draw with Newcastle, before losing 3-0 to Crystal Palace. Unai Emery’s men secured their place in this competition after finishing sixth in the Premier League last season, a position that guarantees automatic qualification.

Meanwhile, Bologna’s search for stability continues as they returned to winning ways last weekend, with a 2-1 win over Genoa. Vicenzo Italiano’s men played catch-up in the encounter till the 73rd minute when Santiago Castro right footed shot crossed over the line to level the scoreline. The game was heading for a draw before Joao Miranda won a penalty for the visitors, which Riccardo Orsolini converted to win the game for Bologna.

The visitors are yet to record back-to-back wins this season and will be hoping to capitalize on Aston Villa’s winless run to change that. However, Bologna have struggled on the road, suffering 1-0 defeats to both AC Milan and AS Roma in their two away matches so far. Their place in this competition was secured after lifting the Coppa Italia last season.

Aston Villa vs Bologna Prediction

Although wins have been hard to come by for Unai Emery and his Aston Villa side this season, we are backing them to come out on top in this fixture. The hosts enjoyed a memorable run in the Champions League last term, finishing 8th in the league phase and reaching the quarter-finals, where they eventually lost to champions PSG. Bologna, on the other hand, have struggled away from home, losing both of their road games against top opposition without finding the net.

We also do not anticipate a high-scoring contest, as Aston Villa’s six matches so far have averaged just 1.6 goals per game, while Bologna’s four outings have averaged 1.5 goals. This suggests the outcome is likely to fall under 2.5 goals.

Finally, both teams are unlikely to score here, given that Villa have failed to find the net in four of their six matches this season, while Bologna have drawn blanks in both of their away fixtures.

Afolabi Ezekiel- September 22, 2025

Aston Villa vs Bologna Betting Tips

Aston Villa Win To Nil

OK

3.00 Odds

Aston Villa 1-0

OK

7.50 Odds