Unai Emery faced Vincenzo Italiano on one occasion, recording a win

25 September 2025 - 6:22 pm

Aston Villa and Bologna face each other this Thursday at the Villa Park for a match of the GS of the UEFA Europa League. Aston Villa mark their 13th participation in the competition, whilst Bologna go into their 5th.

Last time out, Aston Villa drew 1-1 against Sunderland (Premier League 2025/26). In their last match, Bologna prevailed 2-1 against Genoa (Serie A 2025/26).

MANAGERS

  • Unai Emery faced Vincenzo Italiano on one occasion, recording a win.

  • Vincenzo Italiano faced Aston Villa on one occasion, recording a loss.

  • Unai Emery faced Bologna on one occasion, recording a win.

TEAMS

  • Away, Bologna comes from two consecutive games without winning.

  • Away, Bologna comes from two consecutive losses.

  • At home, Aston Villa comes from two consecutive games without winning.

  • Aston Villa comes from six consecutive games without winning.

  • Aston Villa comes from three consecutive games without losing.

HEAD TO HEAD

  • Aston Villa and Bologna have faced each other once, with Aston Villa having the advantage: one win

  • At Villa Park, Aston Villa has an advantage in duels against Bologna: one win in one game.

  • In the Europa League, the two teams face each other for the first time.

    Predicted line-ups

    Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Kamara, McGinn, Buendia, Rogers, Sancho, Watkins.

    Bologna (4-2-3-1): Skorupski, De Silvestri, Vitik, Heggem, Miranda, Freuler, Moro, Orsolini, Bernardeschi, Dominguez, Castro.