Bologna vs Aston Villa Tips & Predictions - Stick With a Villa Win in the Europa League
Aston Villa appears poised to continue their winning streak in the Europa League as they face Bologna, a team currently struggling with home performances. With momentum on their side and a display of quality play, the Villans are favored to clinch a victory in Emilia-Romagna, marked by betting odds of 2.4 for their win. Football enthusiasts expect an exciting match with potential tactical flair as Aston Villa aims to maintain their forward trajectory in the competition.
- Bologna’s recent home form is unconvincing
- Aston Villa are on a long UEL winning streak
- The Villans can win again in the Europa League
Bologna vs Aston Villa Preview
Bologna’s home form tailed off before the international break. Aston Villa are in excellent Europa League form this season and can secure a quarter-final first-leg win.
- Bologna vs Aston Villa Preview
- 7 Consecutive Wins for Villa
- H2H
- Bologna Lacking Home Form
- Aston Villa Are an Excellent Europa League Team
- Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
7 Consecutive Wins for Villa
- Bologna have lost 2 of their last 3 home games.
- Bologna have lost their last 2 matches against Aston Villa.
- Aston Villa have won their last 7 Europa League matches.
H2H
Aston Villa have a 2-0 advantage against Bologna in the two previous meetings.
Bologna Lacking Home Form
Bologna played out two draws against Roma in the Europa League round of 16. The Rossoblu drew 3-3 in the second leg and eventually won 4-3 after extra time.
Vincenzo Italiano’s side are on a three-match winless run at home in all competitions. Bologna lost 2-1 to Verona, drew 1-1 against Roma and were beaten 2-0 by Lazio.
The Rossoblu returned from the March internationals with a 2-1 victory at Serie A strugglers Cremonese. Joao Mario and Jonathan Rowe scored in the opening 16 minutes and Bologna conceded a consolation in second-half injury time.
Aston Villa Are an Excellent Europa League Team
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are one of the most in-form teams in the 2025/26 Europa League. Villa have won nine of their 10 European matches and are on a seven-match winning streak.
The Villans advanced to the quarter-finals after beating Lille 1-0 away and 2-0 at home. Emery’s side allowed -1 XG in both games.
Villa followed their Europa League victory with a 2-0 Premier League win against West Ham. The Midland side dominated with 1.69-0.85 XG and John McGinn and Ollie Watkins scored.
Aston Villa lost 2-1 to Elche in a friendly match during the international break. Pau Torres scored early and Villa conceded in each half.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Bologna (4-2-3-1): Federico Ravaglia; Joao Mario, Torbjorn Lysaker Heggem, Jhon Lucumi, Juan Miranda; Remo Freuler, Nikola Moro; Federico Bernardeschi, Simon Sohm, Jonathan Rowe; Santiago Castro
Defender Martin Vitik is suspended. Goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski is out with a muscular injury and Benjamin Dominguez is sidelined due to a hip issue.
Attackers Thijs Dallinga and Jens Odgaard and defender Charalampos Lykogiannis are injury doubts after missing the Cremonese game.
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Victor Lindelof, Tyrone Mings, Lucas Digne; Amadou Onana, Douglas Luiz; John McGinn, Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers; Ollie Watkins
Midfielder Boubacar Kamara is sidelined with a long-term knee issue.
Jadon Sancho was injured during the friendly match against Elche. The attacker sustained a shoulder injury and is ruled out for around three weeks.
Verdict
Aston Villa have winning momentum in the Europa League and Bologna have been off the pace at home. The Villans have enough quality to beat the Rossoblu in Emilia-Romagna.
Aston Villa Win
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