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Our Aston Villa vs Bologna Prediction Sees Villans Edge Past Italians at Villa Park

Aston Villa begin their UEFA Europa League campaign with a home match against Bologna on Thursday. The Villans are looking for their first victory of the season, while the Italians have won two of their previous three.

Europa League Betting Picks

Aston Villa Win & BTTS – 4.10

Aston Villa to Score First – 1.61

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Can Villa Secure Their First Win?

Unai Emery has done a superb job since arriving at Villa Park, but Aston Villa have made a poor start to this season. Villa are winless in six league and cup games, drawing three and losing three.

Since a shock 3-0 home league loss to Crystal Palace in late August, Villa have drawn two on the spin in the Premier League. After a goalless draw at Everton, the Midlands club drew 1-1 at Sunderland last Sunday.

Bologna have won two and lost two of their opening four Serie A games this term. After a narrow loss to Roma on the opening weekend, the Red and Blues have seen off Como and Genoa on home soil, with a 1-0 reverse at AC Milan sandwiched in between.

Bologna finished ninth in Italy’s top tier last term, accumulating 62 points from 38 games. The Greyhounds booked their place in the Europa League by winning the Coppa Italia. It will be fascinating to see how far Vincenzo Italiano’s men can go in Europe.

Aston Villa vs Bologna Betting Odds

Aston Villa are searching for their first victory of the new season, but the home team are the clear favourites in this European clash. Villa are 1.82 for the win.

Bologna head to England as the underdogs. The Emilia-Romagna club are priced at 4.50 to pick up a surprise victory, while you can get 3.55 for the draw.

Aston Villa Win – 1.82

Draw – 3.55

Bologna Win – 4.50

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Recent Aston Villa vs Bologna Head-to-Head Results

The only previous meeting between the pair took place in the UEFA Champions League last term. Aston Villa picked up a 2-0 victory at Villa Park, scoring twice in the second period.

John McGinn opened the scoring in the 55^th minute, with Jhon Duran doubling Villa’s advantage shortly after to complete the scoring.

Aston Villa vs Bologna Betting Tips & Predictions

Aston Villa are desperate for their first win of the season, and they should see off the Italian team on home soil. This promises to be an entertaining European game, and we like the look of 4.10 for the home win and both teams to score.

Bologna have conceded the first goal in three of their opening four fixtures this season. Take a punt on Aston Villa to score the opener in this one at 1.61.