UEFA Europa League---Aston Villa VS Bologna Prediction

Aston Villa VS Bologna    Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:26-09-2025 03:00 Friday
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Match Preview:
Yet to win a domestic game this season, Aston Villa seem to be suffering from a hangover after their near miss with Champions League qualification - plus a frustrating summer in the transfer market. Held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Sunderland last weekend, Villa finally scored their first Premier League goal at the fifth attempt - through Matty Cash's deflected drive - but their wait for a win will go on. Previously, the second-city club had recorded two losses and two draws before losing on penalties to Brentford in the EFL Cup, and they sit second-bottom of the standings.

Beaten by John McGinn and Jhon Duran goals last October, Bologna will return to Villa Park still seeking their first victory over English opponents in any major competition. The Serie A side were eliminated early in last term's Champions League, finishing 28th of 36 teams in the league phase, but they have built on that experience by securing consecutive European qualifications for the first time this century. Semi-finalists in the Europa League's predecessor - the UEFA Cup - back in 1999, Bologna earned their place this year by lifting the Coppa Italia.

Match Prediction:
As hosts Aston Villa are at a low ebb - struggling to score and looking bereft of ideas - they may have to settle for an opening draw. Bologna do not always travel well, but they have accrued plenty of experience in cup competitions and are well equipped to leave England with a point.