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The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another set of matches this week as Bologna lock horns with Unai Emery's Aston Villa side in a crucial encounter at Villa Park on Tuesday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Aston Villa vs Bologna Preview
Bologna are in 13th place in the Serie A standings and are yet to hit their stride this season. The away side played out a disappointing 2-2 draw against Genoa over the weekend and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the Premier League table at the moment and have stepped up to the plate yet again this season. The hosts eased past Fulham by a 3-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
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Aston Villa vs Bologna Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Aston Villa have never played an official fixture against Bologna in the UEFA Champions League and will need to adapt to a new opponent this week.
- Aston Villa have lost four of their six matches against opponents from Italy in major European competitions, with both their victories in such games coming at home.
- After a run of three consecutive victories against opponents from England in major European competitions, Bologna have suffered defeat in each of their last two such games.
- Aston Villa have won both their matches in the UEFA Champions League so far this season without conceding a single goal and could equal their longest such streak in European competitions by securing another victory this week.
Aston Villa vs Bologna Prediction
Aston Villa have thrived under Unai Emery in Europe's premier competition and handed Bayern Munich a stunning defeat in their previous Champions League game. Ollie Watkins has been impressive for the hosts and will look to make his mark this week.
Bologna have flattered to deceive this season and will be up against a formidable opponent on Tuesday. Aston Villa are in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Bologna
Aston Villa vs Bologna Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Aston Villa to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Aston Villa to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Ollie Watkins to score - Yes
