Aston Villa Vs Bologna Preview, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Team News, Possible Line-ups, and Betting Tips

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3 Minutes Read
September 23, 2025

Villa Park prepares for an intriguing friendly encounter as Aston Villa welcomes Bologna in a matchup that pits Premier League quality against Serie A’s surprise package.

This fixture features Unai Emery’s European contenders against Thiago Motta’s impressive Bologna side, creating an interesting preseason test. This match preview examines all aspects of this friendly encounter between English and Italian opponents.

This comprehensive Aston Villa vs Bologna betting preview provides essential analysis for this preseason fixture. Our detailed Aston Villa vs Bologna match preview covers current form, tactical approaches, and team news to deliver expert predictions and valuable betting insights for this matchup between Premier League European hopefuls and Serie A’s rising force.

Aston Villa Vs Bologna Match Preview/Betting Preview

Team Recent Form

Aston Villa: WLWWL

Bologna: WWDWW

Key Stats

Aston Villa have scored in 12 of their last 13 home matches across all competitions.
Bologna are unbeaten in their last 9 matches in all competitions.
This will be the first meeting between these sides since 2002.

Correct Score Prediction

Our predicted correct score is Aston Villa 2-1 Bologna. Villa’s home advantage and Premier League quality should give them the edge against a Bologna side that has impressed in Serie A. While Bologna’s current form suggests they will be competitive, Villa’s attacking quality and home support should secure a narrow victory in this entertaining friendly.

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Aston Villa Vs Bologna H2H

The teams have met only twice before in competitive history.
Both previous encounters ended in draws (2-2 and 1-1).
The last meeting was in the 2002 Intertoto Cup.
Both teams have scored in both historical matches.

Pre Game Odds

Aston Villa Win: 4/6
Draw: 3/1
Bologna Win: 4/1

Team News Aston Villa

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is expected to use this friendly to give minutes to squad players and test new tactical setups. Key players may be rested, but striker Ollie Watkins is expected to feature as he builds match fitness. New signings could make their unofficial debuts.

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Team News Bologna

Bologna will be without several key players including defender Jhon Lucumí due to injury, while midfielder Remo Freuler is being rested. However, striker Joshua Zirkzee is expected to start, providing the visitors with their main attacking threat against Premier League opposition.