Match Analysis: Aston Villa vs Bologna – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-25
- Time: 7:00 PM UTC
- Location: Villa Park, Birmingham, England
Game Overview
Aston Villa and Bologna will face off in the UEFA Europa League group stage at Villa Park. Aston Villa are currently 1st in their league with a strong European home record last season, while Bologna hold 3rd position in Serie A and are looking to build on a recent comeback win. Both teams have had contrasting domestic results recently, with Villa drawing against Sunderland and Bologna winning narrowly against Genoa. The match marks the first meeting between these teams in this Europa League campaign, though they met in Champions League group stages last season, where Villa won 2-0 at home.
Key Factors to Consider
- Aston Villa have struggled with a six-game winless run this season across competitions, but boast a strong home European performance last season with five wins and four clean sheets in six games. Bologna have a solid record in Serie A with close one-goal margin wins and recent comeback form, but have been winless in five European matches against English sides.
- Last season in the UEFA Champions League group stage, Aston Villa secured a 2-0 home victory against Bologna. Historically, Bologna are winless in their five European games facing English clubs, with four losses, favoring Villa psychologically and statistically.
- No specific injury data available from current sources.
- Villa Park offers a strong home atmosphere favorable to Aston Villaβs performance. Bologna may face away travel fatigue and historically struggle in European away matches in England.
- Both teams aim to start their Europa League campaign strongly. Aston Villa will look to assert dominance at home and reverse their domestic form, while Bologna will seek to build confidence on European nights and continue their positive league momentum.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Aston Villa: -119, Bologna: 360, Draw: 245 | Aston Villa win | β β β β β 78% |
| Spread | Aston Villa -0.5: -119, Bologna +50: -101 | Aston Villa -0.5 | β β β β β 72% |
| Over/under | Over 2.5: 102, Under 2.5: -122 | Under 2.5 goals | β β β ββ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Aston Villa 1% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 2.5 9% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 2.5 at 9% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 11.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Aston Villa are favorites to win given their home advantage, historical head-to-head superiority, and European form. A closely contested game is expected but Villaβs edge should see them secure a narrow victory.
Predicted Score: 2-1