Aston Villa vs Roma Live Updates 2025
Aston Villa vs Roma Live Updates 2025
Despite the lack of goals, the match provided valuable match fitness for both teams as they prepare for the upcoming season. Aston Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, utilized the friendly to assess his squad, while Roma’s coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, aimed to integrate new signings and test tactical setups.
Both teams will continue their pre-season preparations with upcoming fixtures, aiming to build momentum ahead of the new campaign.
Aston Villa and AS Roma faced each other in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium in Walsall, England. This match marked the first-ever meeting between the two clubs.
Both teams entered the match with strong pre-season performances. Aston Villa, under manager Unai Emery, were unbeaten in their last three friendlies and had scored in seven of their last nine outings. Roma, managed by Gian Piero Gasperini, had extended their scoring run to 27 consecutive games following a 2–0 win over Lens. However, Roma had yet to face a top-tier opponent in their pre-season campaign .
Aston Villa vs Roma Live Updates 2025
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1):
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Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
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Defenders: Lucas Digne, Sepp Strijbosch, Leandro Torres, Matty Cash
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Midfielders: Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara; Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendía, Leon Bailey
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Forward: Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa vs Roma Live Updates 2025
AS Roma (3-4-3):
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Goalkeeper: Mile Svilar
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Defenders: Zeki Çelik, Evan N’Dicka, José Ángel Esmorís Tasende (Angeliño)
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Midfielders: Rasmus Kristensen, Bryan Cristante, Neil El Aynaoui, Sala-Eddine
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Forwards: Stefano Baldanzi, Evan Ferguson, Stephan El Shaarawy
🔮 Match Prediction
Given both teams’ attacking prowess and the nature of pre-season friendlies, a high-scoring draw was anticipated. Aston Villa were expected to edge out Roma due to their match fitness, having played more pre-season games .
🗓️ Match Details
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Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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Time: 19:30 BST (GMT+1)
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Venue: Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, England
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Competition: Pre-season Friendly
Aston Villa vs Roma Live Updates 2025
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