Aston Villa is in good form coming into their Champions League match against Bologna. They have defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 at home and preserved a clean record in the group. Unai Emery’s side has won its first two games, including a 3-0 triumph against Young Boys. This strong form may reassure the audience about Villa’s potential performance.
On the other hand, Bologna has been battling for consistency this season, drawing seven matches in all competitions and winning just one. With key players like Dan Ndoye and Samuel Iling-Junior out, they come to Birmingham depleted of firepower and now sit 13th in Serie A, a situation that may evoke sympathy from the audience.
Aston Villa’s solid defensive record, coupled with their explosive attack led by Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers, makes them clear favourites. Their lack of goals in Europe and injury problems suggest that Bologna will struggle to halt Villa’s momentum, further bolstering their position.
The best bet is Aston Villa handicap -1, considering they are anticipated to win easily.