Aston Villa vs Bologna Europa League Betting Tips, Correct Score Prediction and Suggested Bet Builders

Aston Villa welcome Bologna to Villa Park this evening as the two clubs do battle in the Europa League.

Unai Emery’s side have stuttered to start their domestic season and are without a win from their first five fixtures.

As fans know, European football is a different prospect and Emery is something of a Europa League expert.

Bologna, meanwhile – unlike Villa in 18th in the Premier League – are 11th in Serie A with two wins and two defeats from their four outings so far.

Football betting sites lean towards Villa, who are 3/4 odds-on favourites, with the draw at 5/2 and the visitors out at 15/4 underdogs for a win.

Aston Villa vs Bologna Match Odds

• Aston Villa: 3/4
• Draw: 5/2
• Bologna: 15/4

Aston Villa vs Bologna: Correct Score Prediction

Villa, as we’ve mentioned, have not had the best start to a season in their history but at home in Europe there should be a feeling of a one-off cup tie feel to it.

There will certainly be a buzz from the stands with expectant punters packing out Villa Park.

That should be plenty for the home team to rouse themselves for the action and a 2-0 victory at 7/1 odds is an intriguing punt.

FootballBlog.co.uk’s score prediction for Aston Villa vs Bologna: Aston Villa 2-0 Bologna (7/1)

Aston Villa vs Bologna Bet Builder Tips

Here are three picks that make sense for this evening’s showdown:

Aston Villa win @ 3/4

Villa are decent at home, albeit they have not exactly started their season too well, but in Europe Emery can always find a tune from his squad.

They will also, as hosts, be desperate to start their campaign off with a win if they want to take themselves seriously as an outfit who could pull up trees in the competition.

Ollie Watkins anytime @ 11/8

The frontman is yet to find the net this season in six matches, but all it takes is one opportunity.

The England international is a confidence player and if he can find one, the floodgates should open. What better way than to do so on the European stage.

With these odds, it’s a decent shout, we reckon.

Villa half-time/full-time @ 15/8

Bologna are certainly no mugs at this level but Villa at home should have enough about them to win the game.

Again, the odds of 15/8 for Villa to lead at the break and then also at full-time are strong enough should Emery’s lads improve to pick up the victory.

FootballBlog.co.uk’s bet builder tips for Aston Villa vs Bologna: (3.2/1)

Aston Villa vs Bologna Team News

This evening’s tie may come too early for Youri Tielemans who continues his recovery while Ross Barkley is ineligible.

Amadou Onana is out of action but Boubacar Kamara could feature.

Santiago Castro should be available for the visitors after a foot issue.

However, Nicolo Casale, Ibrahim Sulemana, Ciro Immobile and Tom Pobega are out.

Aston Villa vs Bologna Predicted Lineups

Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen, Bogarde, McGinn, Elliott, Rogers, Sancho, Watkins.

Bologna: Skorupski, Vitik, Miranda, Zortea, Lucumi, Freuler, Ferguson, Ordolini, Rowe, Odgaard, Castro.