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As Aston Villa gears up to host Bologna FC in the UEFA Europa League on April 16, 2026, both teams arrive with similar recent performances, each winning 3 of their last 5 matches. Aston Villa’s home advantage might play a crucial role, with bookmakers providing them odds of 1.71 for a win, compared to Bologna’s 4.64.
Aston Villa has demonstrated tactical flexibility under pressure, often leveraging their attacking capabilities and solid midfield control to dictate the pace of the game. Their recent form suggests a confident side, adept at capitalizing on home support. Conversely, Bologna approaches this match with resilience, showcasing their own offensive strengths and the ability to exploit defensive gaps.
The model prediction gives Aston Villa a 57.8% chance of winning, which reflects their favorable positioning at home. However, a draw at 23% and a 19.7% chance for an away victory indicate that Bologna could pose a significant threat if they manage to implement their strategies effectively.
In conclusion, while Aston Villa enters the match as favorites, the unpredictable nature of knockout competitions always leaves room for surprises, making this encounter an intriguing watch for fans and bettors alike.
This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-04-10T04:52:02+00:00.
| Aston Villa 56% |
Draw 24% |
Bologna 20% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
Outrights of UEFA Europa League Aston Villa: 40.2% Bologna: 1.63%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.73 | 4.2 | 4.84 | |
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1.75 | 4.05 | 4.55 | |
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1.74 | 4.12 | 5.08 | |
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1.67 | 3.8 | 4.5 | |
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1.69 | 4 | 4.73 |
Latest Results
| 09.04.26 Bologna FC – Aston Villa – 1:3 27.03.26 Aston Villa – Elche CF – 1:2 22.03.26 Aston Villa – West Ham United – 2:0 19.03.26 Aston Villa – OSC Lille – 2:0 15.03.26 Manchester United – Aston Villa – 3:1 |
09.04.26 Bologna FC – Aston Villa – 1:3 05.04.26 US Cremonese – Bologna FC – 1:2 22.03.26 Bologna FC – SS Lazio – 0:2 19.03.26 AS Roma – Bologna FC – 3:4 ET 15.03.26 US Sassuolo – Bologna FC – 0:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 09.04.26 Bologna FC – Aston Villa – 1:3 25.09.25 Aston Villa – Bologna FC – 1:0 22.10.24 Aston Villa – Bologna FC – 2:0 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/16-finals
| 1 | Ludogorets (22) | Ferencvaros (12) | 0 : 2, 2 : 1 |
| 2 | Braga (6) | Bye | |
| 3 | Panathinaikos (20) | Plzen (14) | 2 : 1, 2 : 2 |
| 4 | Betis (4) | Bye | |
| 5 | Din. Zagreb (23) | Genk (9) | 3 : 3, 1 : 3 |
| 6 | Freiburg (7) | Bye | |
| 7 | PAOK (17) | Celta Vigo (16) | 0 : 1, 1 : 2 |
| 8 | Lyon (1) | Bye | |
| 9 | Celtic (21) | Stuttgart (11) | 1 : 0, 1 : 4 |
| 10 | FC Porto (5) | Bye | |
| 11 | Fenerbahce (19) | Nottingham (13) | 2 : 1, 0 : 3 |
| 12 | Midtjylland (3) | Bye | |
| 13 | Brann (24) | Bologna (10) | 0 : 1, 0 : 1 |
| 14 | AS Roma (8) | Bye | |
| 15 | Lille (18) | Crvena zvezda (15) | 2 : 0, 0 : 1 |
| 16 | Aston Villa (2) | Bye |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Ferencvaros (12) | Braga (6) | 0 : 4, 2 : 0 |
| 2 | Panathinaikos (20) | Betis (4) | 0 : 4, 1 : 0 |
| 3 | Genk (9) | Freiburg (7) | 1 : 5, 1 : 0 |
| 4 | Celta Vigo (16) | Lyon (1) | 2 : 0, 1 : 1 |
| 5 | Stuttgart (11) | FC Porto (5) | 0 : 2, 1 : 2 |
| 6 | Nottingham (13) | Midtjylland (3) | 3 : 1, 0 : 1 |
| 7 | Bologna (10) | AS Roma (8) | 4 : 3, 1 : 1 |
| 8 | Lille (18) | Aston Villa (2) | 0 : 2, 0 : 1 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Braga (6) | Betis (4) | 1 : 1 |
| 2 | Freiburg (7) | Celta Vigo (16) | 3 : 0 |
| 3 | FC Porto (5) | Nottingham (13) | 1 : 1 |
| 4 | Bologna (10) | Aston Villa (2) | 1 : 3 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
UEFA Europa League Outrights
1. Aston Villa: 2.24 (40.2%)
2. Betis: 6.12 (14.74%)
3. Nottingham: 6.9 (13.07%)
4. FC Porto: 7.17 (12.58%)
5. Freiburg: 7.98 (11.3%)
6. Braga: 25.17 (3.58%)
7. Celta Vigo: 31.08 (2.9%)
8. Bologna: 55.33 (1.63%)
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