Bologna vs Aston Villa Prediction

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Bologna will host Aston Villa at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on April 9, 2026, in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals. Both sides are eager to gain an advantage in this pivotal knockout tie, with Bologna looking to leverage home support and Villa aiming to secure a positive result on foreign soil. This fixture marks their second encounter this season, adding an extra layer of familiarity and tactical intrigue to the clash.

Team Form

Team	Last 5	Goals For	Goals Against
Bologna	L W D W L	7	6
Aston Villa	W W D L W	10	5

Aston Villa have shown more consistency and attacking potency in their recent outings, scoring 10 goals in their last five matches compared to Bologna’s 7. While Bologna have had mixed results with two losses, two wins, and a draw, their defensive record is slightly more vulnerable. Villa’s form suggests they can pose a serious threat, especially on the counter-attack, but Bologna’s resilience at home could keep the tie finely poised.

25 Sept 2025UEFA Europa League

Aston VillaW

1 – 0

LBologna

22 Oct 2024UEFA Champions League

Aston VillaW

2 – 0

LBologna

Betting Odds

Home	Draw	Away
2.60	3.20	2.80

The odds reflect a balanced contest with a slight edge to the home side, but the value appears in Aston Villa’s price given their recent form and attacking threat away from home.

Our Prediction

A tight, tactical match with both teams scoring and Aston Villa avoiding defeat.

Best Bet

Both teams to score: Yes (≈1.90) — Both sides have shown attacking capability recently, and the knockout stakes will push them to find goals while balancing defense, making a goal from each side likely.
Away Draw No Bet (≈2.20) — Aston Villa’s superior recent form and attacking threat suggest they can at least avoid defeat in this first leg, providing good value and a safety net given the balanced nature of the tie.
Under 3.5 total goals (≈1.40) — The tactical caution typical of knockout fixtures combined with tight defensive setups points to a match with fewer than four goals, a safer option reflecting the expected tightness.

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This prediction is solely subjective and cannot be considered as true or reliable information.