Aston Villa will take on Roma in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday, 6 August, as both teams continue their preparations for their new domestic seasons.
The Villains have had a busy summer of friendlies so far, but with the start of the Premier League season now less than two weeks away, they will be keen to build some momentum.
Roma, meanwhile, don't start their season until a week later, but with only one more friendly pencilled in after this one, they will also be keen for a strong performance.
As part of our ongoing selection of pre-season friendly betting tips, check out our Aston Villa vs Roma prediction below.
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Aston Villa vs Roma prediction: An exciting encounter in the Midlands
Key stats
- Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last three pre-season matches.
- Roma have scored at least one goal in every game they've played since the middle of January.
- Both teams have scored in Aston Villa's last four friendlies.
Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Roma
Aston Villa have played more games than Roma this summer and are also closer to their season starting, meaning they are a) likely to be fitter than their opponents and b) likely to be more intense. That intensity could prove the difference, especially against a team that still has three weeks to go until their first game of the new season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No odds available
- HOME: N/A
- DRAW: N/A
- AWAY: N/A
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
No odds are currently available for the match between Aston Villa and Roma, but we will update this page when they are released. In the meantime, feel free to check out more of our best betting tips for matches being played this week.
Most recent H2Hs: A first-ever meeting
This is the first time that Aston Villa and Roma have met in a football match, meaning there is an extra element of the unknown to the fixture. Whoever comes out on top will lead the overall H2H record, but perhaps not for long, as both teams are competing in the Europa League this season.
Aston Villa preview: A strong XI is expected
Unai Emery is expected to start this match with his preferred starting XI from the players available to him, given that the new season is nearly upon us. As things stand, Emiliano Martinez is set to stay at the club, and the Argentine goalkeeper should start between the sticks on Wednesday night. Ollie Watkins, who is also being linked with a move, should start at the opposite end.
Predicted lineup: Marinez (GK), Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen, Tielemans, Kamara, Malen, McGinn, Rogers, Watkins
England Premier League 10/05/25
W
Bournemouth
0
Aston Villa
1
England Premier League 03/05/25
W
Fulham
0
Aston Villa
1
England FA Cup 26/04/25
L
Crystal Palace
3
Aston Villa
0
England Premier League 22/04/25
L
Man City
2
Aston Villa
1
England Premier League 19/04/25
W
Newcastle
1
Aston Villa
4
Roma preview: Adjusting to Gasperini's system
Roma are still getting used to their new way of playing under Gian Piero Gasperini, who prefers a 3-4-2-1 formation, which isn't uncommon in Italian football. At the top of the pitch, a familiar name to English supporters should spearhead the attack.
Predicted lineup: Svilar (GK), Celik, Mancini, Ndicka, Wesley, El Aynaoui, Kone, Angelino, Soule, Baldanzi, Ferguson
Italy Serie A 12/05/25
L
Atalanta
2
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 04/05/25
W
Fiorentina
0
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 27/04/25
W
Inter Milan
0
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 19/04/25
W
Verona
0
Roma
1
Italy Serie A 13/04/25
D
Lazio
1
Roma
1
Player to watch: Evan Ferguson
Big things were expected of Evan Ferguson when he was a Brighton player, and he was even once tipped to be the next £100m player. Things haven't worked out like that, and he is now looking to resurrect his career in Italy. Ferguson will be keen for a quick start to his Roma career, and a goal or two against PL opposition will remind everyone of what he is capable of.