Aston Villa vs Bologna 25 Sep 2025

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This match is played on date 25 Sep 2025
This match takes place in Villa Park (Birmingham) – In championship competitions Europa League by Season 2025/2026
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⚽ ASTON VILLA VS BOLOGNA – MATCH PREVIEW
Match Summary Table
FEATURE | DETAILS |
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Fixture | Aston Villa vs Bologna |
Competition | UEFA Europa Conference League – Group Stage, 2025/26 |
Date | Thursday, October 2, 2025 |
Kick-off Time | 21:00 local time (20:00 BST / 19:00 UTC) |
Venue | Villa Park, Birmingham, England |
Broadcast | UEFA official broadcasters (BT Sport, Viaplay, DAZN, Sky Sports, others) |
Last Meeting | First-ever competitive encounter |
Head-to-Head | No previous meetings |
🔎 OVERVIEW
A European night at Villa Park sees English Premier League side Aston Villa host Italian Serie A outfit Bologna in the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage. Villa will aim to leverage their home advantage and attacking style, while Bologna bring experience, tactical discipline, and Italian resilience to England.
This encounter is vital for both clubs as they seek early momentum in the group and a positive start to their European campaigns.
🟢 ASTON VILLA – PREMIER LEAGUE AMBITION
Aston Villa have been one of the more competitive English sides in recent seasons, combining youthful talent with experienced leaders. At home, they are capable of dominating possession, pressing high, and creating scoring opportunities through wide and central channels.
Strengths:
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Strong home support and attacking width
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Effective counter-attacks and transitions
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Balanced squad blending youth and experience
Key Players:
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Ollie Watkins – Primary striker, goal scorer and pressing threat
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Philippe Coutinho – Creative midfielder, orchestrates attacking play
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Emiliano Martínez – Goalkeeper providing security and leadership
Likely Tactics: Villa are expected to use a 4-2-3-1, controlling possession, pressing high, and using width to stretch Bologna’s defense.
🔴 BOLOGNA – ITALIAN TACTICAL DISCIPLINE
Bologna travel to England aiming to frustrate Villa with compact defending and patient build-up play. Known for their organized shape and tactical awareness, they can exploit mistakes and capitalize on counter-attacking opportunities.
Strengths:
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Structured defensive setup
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Tactical flexibility and discipline
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Threatening on transitions and set-pieces
Key Players:
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Marko Arnautović – Experienced forward, capable of holding up the ball and scoring
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Riccardo Orsolini – Winger providing pace and creativity
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Lukáš Skorupski – Goalkeeper, key to keeping Villa at bay
Likely Tactics: A 3-5-2, remaining compact defensively, using full-backs to provide width, and relying on Arnautović and Orsolini to lead attacks.
📊 HEAD-TO-HEAD SNAPSHOT
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First Competitive Meeting
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No previous clashes between Aston Villa and Bologna
📉 FORM GUIDE (LAST 5 MATCHES)
TEAM | FORM |
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Aston Villa | 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟩 🟨 |
Bologna | 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟥 🟩 |
🎯 MATCH VERDICT
Prediction: Aston Villa 2–1 Bologna
Villa’s attacking quality and home advantage make them favorites, but Bologna’s defensive organization and counter-attacking threat ensure a competitive match. Expect an entertaining, tactical contest with Villa narrowly edging the win.