Aston Villa vs Bologna Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

The Villans secured an easy win when these sides last faced each other.

Aston Villa are ready to go head-to-head against Bologna in their round 1 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. The interesting fixture between these clubs will take place at Villa Park.

Despite being at home, the Unai Emery-led side will not be fully confident coming into the fixture. They are yet to secure a win in the new Premier League season and they have already been knocked out of the Carabao Cup. Aston Villa should look into working on their attacking front, as in this field, they have struggled the most.

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— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) September 23, 2025

Bologna have performed decently since the start of the new season. The Serie A side will be away from home, but will be ready to put up a strong fight in their upcoming UEFA Europa League fixture. They are coming in after securing a win against Genoa in their league game.

Kick-off:

• Location: Birmingham, England
• Stadium: Villa Park
• Date: Friday, September 26
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Sept 25; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano
• VAR: In use

Form:

Aston Villa: L-L-D-L-D

Bologna: L-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Jadon Sancho (Aston Villa)

The English footballer will play an important role in the attacking front for Aston Villa. Ollie Watkins has not been able to perform at his best and Jadon Sancho will be looking to step up so that he can help his side in the attacking from for the Villans. He is yet to score a goal for Aston Villa.

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

The 21-year-old is coming in after scoring an important goal for Bologna in their 2-1 win against Genoa in their Serie A fixture. Santiago Castro will have a crucial role to play in the final third for Bologna and he will be keen on scoring a goal or two so that he can help his side in the attacking front.

Match Facts

• Aston Villa have failed to secure a win in any of their last six fixtures.
• Bologna have won two of their last four matches.
• This will be the second-ever meeting between these clubs.

Aston Villa vs Bologna: Betting Tips and Odds

• Aston Villa to win @16/19 Unibet
• Ollie Watkins to score @9/2 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @3/10 Unibet

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both Aston Villa and Bologna are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Aston Villa won: 1

Bologna won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Martínez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; McGinn, Kamara; Guessand, Elliott, Sancho; Watkins

Bologna predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Skorupski (GK); De Silvestri, Vitík, Heggem, Miranda; Moro, Fruler; Orsolini, Bernardeschi, Domínguez; Castro

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to come up with an entertaining fixture, but Aston Villa are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Bologna in thier upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Bologna

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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