Aston Villa vs AS Roma Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendly 2025

This will be the first-ever encounter between these clubs.

Aston Villa are ready to battle it out against AS Roma in a pre-season club friendly game. The interesting fixture between these sides is scheduled to take place at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium.

The Villans have not been in their best form during their current pre-season run. Aston Villa are coming in after securing a 2-2 draw against Nashville SC in their previous match. It was a decent effort by the English Premier League side, but they could’ve done better and secured a win.

AS Roma are looking sharp at the moment. Their defence has been up to the mark, and they are doing well in the attacking front as well. The Serie A side will face a new challenge when they take on the Villans next.

Kick-off:

• Location: Walsall, England
• Stadium: Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium
• Date: Thursday, August 7
• Kick-off Time: 12:00 a.m. IST (Wednesday, August 6; 06:30 p.m. GMT/ 02:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

📍St. George’s Park ⚽️#ASRoma pic.twitter.com/bNkrLF0Wu3

— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) August 3, 2025

Pre-Season Form:

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

AS Roma: W-W-W

Players to Watch

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

Ollie Watkins will once again lead Aston Villa in the attacking front. The English forward scored an important goal for his side in the previous pre-season game against the MLS side Nashville SC. The Villans might have even lost the game if it were not for Ollie Watkins’ goal.

There's no beating Ollie in the air at the moment ✊ pic.twitter.com/GoyATDWipP

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 3, 2025

Evan Ferguson (AS Roma)

The 20-year-old has started his career at AS Roma with positive performances. Evan Ferguson already has a couple of goals to his name for his new club. Even though they were friendly fixtures, the Irish forward maintained his calm and composure in the attacking front to perform well.

Match Facts

• These teams are going to face each other for the first time.
• AS Roma are on a five-match unbeaten run.
• Aston Villa have only won one of their last five games.

Aston Villa vs AS Roma: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw
• Ollie Watkins to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Aston Villa might miss out on the services of Andres Garcia and Ross Barkley due to a lack of fitness.

AS Roma will be ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Aston Villa won: 0

AS Roma won: 0

Draws: 0

This will be their first-ever meeting.

Predicted Lineups

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

Martinez (GK); Cash, Bogarde, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Onana; Bailey, Buendia, Ramsey; Watkins

AS Roma predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Svilar (GK); Celik, N’Dicka, Hermoso; Rensch, Cristante, El Aynaoui, Sala-Eddine; Baldanzi, Ferguson, El Shaarawy

Match Prediction

As these clubs are going to meet for the first time, fans can expect an entertaining fixture. The pre-season friendly between Aston Villa and AS Roma is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Aston Villa 2-2 AS Roma

Telecast Details

Fans from all around the globe can find the live stream of this club-friendly game on VillaTV.

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