Our Aston Villa vs Bologna Prediction: 1-1
Aston Villa vs Bologna in the UEFA Europa League is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday April 16, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key Aston Villa vs Bologna stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Aston Villa's Last Match – Nottm Forest vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England Premier League draw with Nottm Forest on April 12. In that match, Aston Villa recorded 59% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nottm Forest | 41% | 11 (4) | 1.19 | 48 |
 Aston Villa | 59% | 12 (5) | 0.98 | 43 |
Bologna's Last Match – Bologna vs Lecce
Bologna must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 Italy Serie A victory over Lecce in their last outing. In that match, Bologna saw 65% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bologna | 65% | 7 (4) | 2.19 | 50 |
 Lecce | 35% | 3 (1) | 0.32 | 25 |
Aston Villa vs Bologna Stats
Key Stats
| Aston Villa | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.23 | Attacking Strength | 1.67 |
| 0.5 | Defence Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Aston Villa are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Bologna average 1.4 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Aston Villa 13-14
Bologna 14-12
What are the odds for this match?
Aston Villa to win: @1.615
Draw: @4
Bologna to win: @5