It has been a seamless transition to life at the top of the European game for Aston Villa, with Unai Emery’s side having won each of their opening two matches in the Champions League.
The biggest win in Villa’s recent history was achieved on matchday two, as the Premier League club claimed a hard-fought success against Bayern Munich.
It hasn’t been as easy of a transition for Bologna in the Champions League this season. The Italian side has lost once in two matches, and have picked up just one point from six available.
Odds
Villa will be odds-on to continue their perfect start in the Champions League this season. An away win for Bologna is the outside selection at the current odds available.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| PSG | -181 |
| Draw | +335 |
| PSV | +469 |
First Ever Competitive Meeting Between Teams
| Total | Aston Villa | Bologna | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Champions League Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
This week’s Aston Villa vs. Bologna showdown will be the first meeting between the teams.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 2.75 Goals @ -119
Aston Villa vs. Bologna Key Stats
- Villa became the second English team in history to win each of their first two matches in the Champions League on matchday two.
- Jhon Duran has scored more goals (5) from the bench than any other player in Europe’s top divisions this term.
- Bologna have failed to score in the Champions League in their two matches this season.
- But, they did register 12 shots at Anfield on matchday two, which is the most Liverpool have faced at home since December 2017.
Aston Villa Team News
Villa have a growing injury list to contend with this week. Amadou Onana could return after missing the October internationals. Ezri Konsa, Jacob Ramsey, and John McGinn are all doubts. Tyrone Mings is nearing a first-team return.
Possible Lineup
Emi Martinez (GK); Matty Cash, Pau Torres, Diego Carlos, Ian Maatsen, Youri Tielemans, Ross Barkley, Leon Bailey, Morgan Rogers, Jaden Philogene, Jhon Duran
Bologna Team News
Lewis Ferguson remains a notable absence for Bologna this week. The midfielder isn’t set to return to action until December due to an ACL injury. Oussama El Azzouzi is also set to miss out due to injury.
Possible Lineup
Lukasz Skoruopski (GK); Stefan Posch, Sam Beukema, Jhon Lucumi, Juan Miranda, Remo Reuler, Riccardo Orsolini, Nikola Moro, Kacper Urbanski, Dan Ndoye, Santiago Castro
Aston Villa vs. Bologna Prediction
Villa transition to life in the Champions League is hard to ignore this week. Bologna have shown promise in the final third, but their defense came unstuck on matchday two.
For that reason, we expect Emery to guide Villa to a third successive win in the competition.
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