| Aston Villa wins | Draw | Bologna 1909 wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.616 | 4.1 | 5.2 |
| Aston Villa | Bologna 1909 |
|---|---|
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LAST GAME: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Aston Villa
| LAST GAME: Bologna 2 - 0 US Lecce
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 2 PM ET
- Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham, England
- Competition: UEFA Europa League
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Aston Villa vs Bologna | Thursday, April 16, 2026, 2 PM ET |
| Aston Villa odds | -154 |
| Bologna odds | +420 |
| Draw | +310 |
| Over 2 | -286 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Aston Villa vs Bologna Preview and Team News
Aston Villa Team News
Aston Villa should carry plenty of confidence into this match after their 3-1 victory over Bologna in the first leg of this Europa League quarterfinal.
They followed that with a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday, which means they’ve gone unbeaten in four of their last five encounters.
While they didn’t score themselves against Forest on Sunday (benefiting instead from a Murillo own goal), they had 59% of the ball, created three big chances, and took five shots. They also committed five fewer fouls than their opponents.
The Villans have just three players ruled out with injuries: Jadon Sancho, Boubacar Kamara, and Alysson Edward.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Bologna (4-2-3-1): Bizot; Digne, Torres, Lindelof, Cash; Tielemans, Onana; Rogers, Barkley, McGinn; Watkins.
Bologna Team News
Bologna’s form has been more patchy than their opponents’, with three wins and two losses in their last five games. They’ve scored nine goals and conceded nine in that span, which shows that neither their attackers nor their defenders have been able to get on the front foot easily.
That trend was evident in their recent 2-0 win over Lecce in Serie A, where, despite keeping a clean sheet, they were still exposed at times. Still, central defender Nicolo Casale stood out with 90% passing accuracy and won 100% of his aerial duels.
Against Villa, the Rossoblu will be without Jhon Lucumi due to suspension. Elvind Helland, Thijs Dallinga, Charalampos Lykogiannis, Lukasz Skorupski, and Benjamin Dominguez, meanwhile, have been sidelined with injuries.
Bologna predicted lineup vs Aston Villa (4-3-3): Pessina; Miranda, Bonifazi, Casale, Mario; Moro, Freuler, Sohm; Cambiaghi, Castro, Orsolini.
Aston Villa vs Bologna Prediction
- Pick: Aston Villa to win
- Odds: -154 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Bologna
Villa are expected to win. They bring stronger form into the match, along with the morale boost of a first-leg victory. They’ve also beaten Bologna in each of their last three meetings, suggesting a clear edge.
Another factor in the Villans’ favor is that they’ve been invincible at home in the group phase of the UEL this season, winning all four games.
Aston Villa vs Bologna Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: -128 (20Bet)
We expect both teams to score. That was the case in the first leg. The Rossoblu have been brilliant away from home this season, scoring seven goals across four encounters in the group stage.
The Villans have been just as effective at home and have found the back of the net eight times during the group phase. They’ve also scored in each of their last five matches, while Bologna have done so in four of their previous five.
Aston Villa vs Bologna Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- Paramount+, DAZN, TUDN (USA)
- DAZN (Canada)
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