Bologna vs Aston Villa Prediction & Betting Tips | 09/04/2026

Bologna vs Aston Villa Prediction and Betting Tips | 9 April 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

6 April 2026 • 16:50 UTC • 1 min read

Bologna vs Aston Villa Prediction and Betting Tips 9 April 2026

Bologna host Aston Villa in the Europa League quarter-final first leg, with both sides aiming to take a crucial advantage. Anyhow, we predict a 1-1 draw as both sides are likely to adopt a cautious approach in Thursday's game. The Rossoblu will be without defender Martin Vitik due to suspension, but otherwise have a full squad. Bologna have been in excellent form, collecting 2.20 points per game from their last 10 matches and boasting a strong defensive record, conceding just 0.9 goals per match while keeping clean sheets in 50% of those games.

Aston Villa travel to Italy without midfielder Boubacar Kamara, but with no other fresh injury concerns. Their recent form has been less consistent, earning 1.60 points per game, while their away performances have been underwhelming, scoring just 0.67 goals per match and winning only 33% of games. Historically, Villa have the edge, winning both previous meetings, but neither clash saw over 2.5 goals or both teams scoring.

As both teams’ defensive strengths suggest a low-scoring game, we are tempted to bet on Under 2.5 goals, alongside Half-Time Draw, and Draw.

This Europa League match will be played on Thursday 9 April 2026 at 20:00.

What is our Bologna vs Aston Villa prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Bologna 1 - 1 Aston Villa

Bologna vs Aston Villa Betting Tips

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 500 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Tammy Abraham @ 162 Odds
First Goalscorer: Tammy Abraham @ 500 Odds
To be Booked: Tommaso Pobega @ 140 Odds
Asian Handicap: Bologna +0.5 @ -167 Odds
European Handicap: Bologna +1 @ -175 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
Double Chance: 1X @ -175 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 400 Odds
Clean Sheet: Aston Villa - No @ -275 Odds

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Bologna Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wwwwldwwlw	2.20
Home	wwldl	1.40
Away	wwwww	3.00

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	70%	40%	100%
Average Goals Per Game	2.20	1.80	2.60
Scored	1.30	0.80	1.80
Conceded	0.90	1.00	0.80
BTTS	40%	40%	40%
Clean Sheets	50%	40%	60%
Failed to Score	10%	20%	0%
Expected Goals	1.50	1.58	1.42
Expected Goals Against	1.16	1.11	1.21

Aston Villa Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wldllwlwww	1.60
Home	wldlwww	1.86
Away	lwl	1.00

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	57%	33%
Average Goals Per Game	2.60	2.71	2.33
Scored	1.20	1.43	0.67
Conceded	1.40	1.29	1.67
BTTS	50%	57%	33%
Clean Sheets	40%	43%	33%
Failed to Score	10%	0%	33%
Expected Goals	1.31	1.34	1.24
Expected Goals Against	1.24	1.27	1.16