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As Bologna FC prepares to host Aston Villa in an intriguing UEFA Europa League clash on April 9, 2026, both teams bring contrasting recent forms into the match. Bologna, with two victories in their last five outings, will look to capitalize on their home advantage at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. However, they face a formidable Aston Villa side that has secured three wins in their recent five matches, demonstrating a potent offensive capability.
Bologna’s tactical approach has been characterized by solid defensive organization, often relying on quick transitions to exploit opposition weaknesses. Their ability to maintain possession and control the midfield will be crucial against Aston Villa, which is known for its dynamic attacking play and physicality. The away side has been particularly effective on the counter, exploiting spaces left by opponents to create scoring opportunities.
Bookmakers reflect the uncertainty of the fixture, with odds favoring Aston Villa at 2.28 compared to Bologna’s 3.18. Our model predicts a slightly higher probability for an away win at 42.1%, while Bologna holds a 29.6% chance of victory. Given the tactical nuances and both teams’ current form, this encounter promises to be closely contested, with no outcomes guaranteed.
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| Bologna 29.9% |
Draw 28.6% |
Aston Villa 41.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of UEFA Europa League Aston Villa: 33.75% Bologna: 7.62%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.21 | 3.4 | 2.29 | |
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3.2 | 3.4 | 2.32 | |
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3.33 | 3.39 | 2.38 | |
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3.1 | 3.2 | 2.25 | |
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3.16 | 3.34 | 2.29 |
Latest Results
| 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 12.03.26 Bologna FC – AS Roma – 1:1 08.03.26 Bologna FC – Hellas Verona – 1:2 |
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 12.03.26 OSC Lille – Aston Villa – 0:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 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) | |
| 2 | Freiburg (7) | Celta Vigo (16) | |
| 3 | FC Porto (5) | Nottingham (13) | |
| 4 | Bologna (10) | Aston Villa (2) |
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: 2.7 (33.75%)
2. FC Porto: 5.3 (17.21%)
3. Betis: 6.52 (14%)
4. Celta Vigo: 10.38 (8.79%)
5. Nottingham: 10.8 (8.45%)
6. Bologna: 11.97 (7.62%)
7. Freiburg: 16 (5.7%)
8. Braga: 20.33 (4.49%)
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