Aston Villa — Bologna Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 16 April 2026
On April 16, 2026, in the second leg of the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League, Aston Villa will host Bologna. The match is scheduled to kick off at 21:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa approach this match after a 1–1 draw away to Nottingham in the Premier League, following their victory in the first leg against Bologna. The team currently sit 4th in the table, continuing their fight for a Champions League spot next season, with a 7-point gap over 6th-placed Chelsea.
Overall, Villa’s form looks solid, with just one defeat, one draw, and four wins in their last six matches.
At home, Aston Villa have recently looked very convincing, winning both with the same 2–0 scoreline.
In the Europa League league phase, Villa finished strongly in 2nd place, collecting 21 points across 8 matches, scoring and conceding just 6 goals in total.
As for head-to-head meetings with Bologna, the teams faced each other in Birmingham during the group stage, where Aston Villa secured a 1–0 win. They also met in Birmingham in 2024 in the Champions League, with Villa again winning 2–0.
Bologna
Bologna, after the defeat against Villa in the first leg at home, managed to respond with a 2–0 win over Lecce in Serie A. The team currently sit 8th in the league table, trailing the European qualification spots by nine points with six rounds remaining.
In the league phase of the Europa League, Bologna finished the league phase in 10th place and advanced through two playoff rounds, first eliminating Norwegian side Brann and then Roma.
Overall, matches against Aston Villa have been very difficult for Bologna. The teams have met three times, with Bologna losing all three encounters, scoring just one goal and conceding five in total.
Probable Lineups
- Aston Villa: Martínez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Onana, Tielemans, McGinn, Rogers, Buendía, Watkins
- Bologna: Ravaglia, Joao Mario, Heggem, Casale, Miranda, Pobega, Ferguson, Freuler, Jon Rowe, Bernardeschi, Santiago Castro
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Aston Villa have won or drawn 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Aston Villa have scored first in 7 of their last 8 matches.
- Aston Villa have won the last 3 head-to-head meetings.
- The first leg between the teams ended in a 3-1 victory for Aston Villa.
Aston Villa — Bologna Prediction
Aston Villa approach this match as favourites. The team holds an advantage from the first leg and also benefits from a strong head-to-head record against Bologna. Villa have looked very comfortable in this matchup in recent years, including two European victories over the Italian side without conceding. Bologna, meanwhile, are forced to push forward and chase the result, which should open up space for Villa to exploit on counterattacks. Considering Villa’s strength at home, their advantage from the first meeting, and their overall consistency in this pairing, Aston Villa are viewed as favourites to win this match. Recommended bet: Aston Villa to win — 1.62
