Bologna

vs

Aston Villa

Injuries & Suspensions

• Bologna: K. Bonifazi (Inactive), L. De Silvestri (Inactive), B. Dominguez (Hip Injury), E. Fauske Helland (Inactive), L. Skorupski (Muscle Injury), M. Vitik (Yellow Cards), T. Dallinga (Injury), C. Lykogiannis (Thigh Injury), J. Odgaard (Thigh Injury)
• Aston Villa: Alysson (Inactive), B. Kamara (Knee Injury), B. Madjo (Inactive)

Form (Last 5)

• Home: W W W D W
• Away: W W W W W

H2H (Last 5)

• 2025-09-25 · Aston Villa · 1-0 · Bologna
• 2024-10-22 · Aston Villa · 2-0 · Bologna

Match Preview

Aston Villa have superior recent form, clear H2H edge and Bologna face multiple absences including their goalkeeper - Villa to win.

Key Notes

Aston Villa arrive at Bologna with the clearer edge on form, head-to-head and squad availability. Villa have recorded 9 wins and 1 loss in their last 10 matches, showing consistent attacking threat and defensive discipline on the road. Bologna have been solid at home with 7 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss recently, but several notable absences weaken their chances.

Bologna travel into this tie missing a number of defensive options and their usual starting goalkeeper. Łukasz Skorupski is out with a muscle injury and key defenders such as Kevin Bonifazi and Lorenzo De Silvestri are listed as inactive. Midfield and attacking options are also compromised by question marks over Nicola Sansone and Teun Dallinga. Those absences increase the likelihood Aston Villa will find space between the lines and create chances from set plays and transitional moments.

H2H history supports an away selection: Villa have beaten Bologna twice in recent European meetings, winning 2-0 and 1-0 at Villa Park. That indicates Villa adapt well tactically to Bologna’s profile and can manage the ties away from home. The Europa League standings further underline Villa’s form - Aston Villa sit near the top with 21 points while Bologna are down the order with 15, reflecting relative quality across the group stage.

Tactically, Villa can exploit Bologna’s makeshift defence with wide overloads and late runs into the box. Bologna will try to make the most of home support and their set-piece threat, but missing central defensive leadership and their goalkeeper is a significant handicap. On balance, Aston Villa look the more likely winner. The pick is Villa to win (Away).

Prediction

Aston Villa win • Odds 2.42 • Confidence 8/10