Aston Villa F.C. vs Bologna FC 1909 Prediction 22 October 2024
Added on 20 October, 2024
In the third round of the Champions League, the tournament's unexpected debutants, Aston Villa and Bologna, will go head-to-head.
Last weekend, Aston Villa reaffirmed its status as a formidable team by defeating Fulham 3:1 in the EPL. In the Champions League, the Birmingham side has already secured victories over both the modest Young Boys (3:0) and last year's semi-finalist Bayern (1:0).
Bologna, however, drew 0:0 with Shakhtar and put up a respectable fight in a 0:2 loss to Liverpool, leaving them in 26th place in the league stage. In their last five matches, the Felsinei have managed just one win—a 2:1 triumph over Monza.
The hosts are seen as clear favorites in this matchup, with their level of play and squad depth significantly higher. It's unlikely that Bologna, in the midst of a crisis, will be able to overturn pre-match expectations.
Aston Villa to win 1.64