Europa League betting analysis with latest odds, expert predictions, and value picks for Aston Villa vs Bologna at Villa Park.
Aston Villa are home favorites at 3/4 against Bologna, who are the away underdogs at 17/4. This represents a Europa League clash between Premier League quality and Italian Serie A side with different European pedigrees.
Date: September 25, 2025
Kickoff: 20:00 BST (15:00 EDT)
Venue: Villa Park
Competition: Europa League Group Stage
Significance: Premier League vs Serie A Clash
Aston Villa's 3/4 odds suggest they're home favorites, which reflects their superior quality and home advantage. However, Bologna's 17/4 odds offer excellent value for a team that has shown quality in Serie A this season.
The draw at 3/1 presents interesting value in what could be a closely contested affair. Bologna's defensive solidity and counter-attacking threat could frustrate Villa's possession-based play.
Yes: -120 | No: -110
Both teams have attacking quality, making the "Yes" option likely despite the tight odds.
Over 2.5: -110 | Under 2.5: -120
With both teams' attacking capabilities, over 2.5 goals is the more likely outcome.
Aston Villa's 3/4 odds offer excellent value for a team with Premier League quality and home advantage. Their superior technical ability and European experience should prove decisive against Bologna.
Bologna's 17/4 odds offer excellent value for a team that has shown quality in Serie A this season. Their defensive solidity and counter-attacking threat could cause problems for Villa.
Aston Villa have been solid in the Premier League this season, showing their typical attacking approach and technical ability. Their home form at Villa Park has been excellent, with the passionate English support creating a formidable atmosphere.
Bologna have been solid in Serie A this season, showing their typical defensive organization and counter-attacking threat. Their Italian tactical discipline and experience make them dangerous opponents.
This will be the first competitive meeting between these sides in recent years, making it an intriguing tactical battle between two teams with different styles and approaches.
Aston Villa's possession-based play and high pressing could cause problems for Bologna's build-up play. However, Bologna's defensive solidity and counter-attacking threat could exploit Villa's high defensive line.
The key battle will be in midfield, where both teams will look to control the tempo. Villa's technical ability could be matched by Bologna's tactical discipline and experience.
Villa Park provides an excellent atmosphere for Europa League football, with the passionate Aston Villa support creating an electric environment. This could give Villa the edge they need against Bologna's defensive solidity.
Consider Aston Villa 3/4 as your main value bet, with Bologna 17/4 as an alternative option. The both teams to score market is also appealing given both sides' attacking capabilities.