Aston Villa vs Bologna: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 April

Aston Villa

D W L W W

2nd place in Group A

4-0

16/04/2026 19:00

Bologna

W L W L D

10th place in Group A

UEFA Europa League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Aston Villa vs Bologna on 16 April 2026 (kick-off: 19:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Aston Villa vs Bologna preview before placing your bet.

Aston Villa are currently 2nd with 21 points after 8 matches.
Bologna sit 10th with 15 points from 8 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Aston Villa to win with probability 57%.
Head-to-head history favors Aston Villa, who have won 3 of the last 3 meetings. Bologna have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

19:00

2026-04-16

Aston Villa vs Bologna - Prediction & Odds

Aston Villa

Bologna

2026-04-16 19:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/04/2026

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Lyon	21	8	7	0	1	18	5	13
02 Aston Villa	21	8	7	0	1	14	6	8
03 Midtjylland	19	8	6	1	1	18	8	10
04 Real Betis	17	8	5	2	1	13	7	6
05 FC Porto	17	8	5	2	1	13	7	6
06 Sporting Braga	17	8	5	2	1	11	5	6
07 SC Freiburg	17	8	5	2	1	10	4	6
08 AS Roma	16	8	5	1	2	13	6	7
09 Racing Genk	16	8	5	1	2	11	7	4
10 Bologna	15	8	4	3	1	14	7	7
11 VfB Stuttgart	15	8	5	0	3	15	9	6
12 Ferencvarosi TC	15	8	4	3	1	12	11	1
13 Nottingham Forest	14	8	4	2	2	15	7	8
14 FC Viktoria Plzen	14	8	3	5	0	8	3	5
15 Crvena Zvezda	14	8	4	2	2	7	6	1
16 Celta Vigo	13	8	4	1	3	15	11	4
17 PAOK Saloniki	12	8	3	3	2	17	14	3
18 Lille	12	8	4	0	4	12	9	3
19 Fenerbahce	12	8	3	3	2	10	7	3
20 Panathinaikos	12	8	3	3	2	11	9	2
21 Celtic FC	11	8	3	2	3	13	15	-2
22 Ludogorets Razgrad	10	8	3	1	4	12	15	-3
23 Dinamo Zagreb	10	8	3	1	4	12	16	-4
24 Brann	9	8	2	3	3	9	11	-2
25 Young Boys	9	8	3	0	5	10	16	-6
26 Sturm Graz	7	8	2	1	5	5	11	-6
27 FCSB	7	8	2	1	5	9	16	-7
28 Go Ahead Eagles	7	8	2	1	5	6	14	-8
29 Feyenoord	6	8	2	0	6	11	15	-4
30 Basel	6	8	2	0	6	9	13	-4
31 Red Bull Salzburg	6	8	2	0	6	10	15	-5
32 Glasgow Rangers	4	8	1	1	6	5	14	-9
33 Nice	3	8	1	0	7	7	15	-8
34 FC Utrecht	1	8	0	1	7	5	15	-10
35 Malmo FF	1	8	0	1	7	4	15	-11
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv	1	8	0	1	7	2	22	-20

Head To Head

09/04/2026 19:00

Bologna

1 - 3

Aston Villa

UEFA EL

25/09/2025 19:00

Aston Villa

1 - 0

Bologna

UEFA EL

22/10/2024 19:00

Aston Villa

2 - 0

Bologna

UEFA CL

Aston Villa

100%

Draw

Bologna

Aston Villa Last 6 matches

12/04/2026 13:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Aston Villa ENG PR

09/04/2026 19:00

Bologna 1 - 3 Aston Villa UEFA EL

27/03/2026 10:30

Elche 2 - 1 Aston Villa INT CF

22/03/2026 14:15

Aston Villa 2 - 0 West Ham United ENG PR

19/03/2026 20:00

Aston Villa 2 - 0 Lille UEFA EL

15/03/2026 14:00

Manchester United 3 - 1 Aston Villa ENG PR

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Bologna

12/04/2026 16:00

Bologna 2 - 0 Lecce ITA D1

09/04/2026 19:00

Bologna 1 - 3 Aston Villa UEFA EL

05/04/2026 13:00

Cremonese 1 - 2 Bologna ITA D1

22/03/2026 14:00

Bologna 0 - 2 Lazio ITA D1

19/03/2026 20:00

AS Roma 3 - 3 Bologna UEFA EL

15/03/2026 14:00

Sassuolo 0 - 1 Bologna ITA D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues UEFA Europa League

Played games

Goals

Scored

499

Avg. per game

1.66

Conceded

392

Avg. per game

1.31

Scored

416

Avg. per game

1.41

Conceded

377

Avg. per game

1.28

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

245 (82%)55 (18%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

218 (74%)77 (26%)

Aston Villa

Recent matches

Bologna

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Aston Villa

Bologna

Shots

Aston Villa

Total shots

12.12 avg / game

Blocked

833 total

Avg. 3.36

Bologna

Total shots

12.72 avg / game

Blocked

842 total

Avg. 3.42

Aston Villa Pass Bologna

Total passes

114242

Avg. 436 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

124392

Avg. 473 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Aston Villa

300

Played games

Bologna

295

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.31

5.20

1561

Corners

1326

4.49

13.24

3972

Throw-ins

4984

16.89

1.23

369

Offsides

498

1.69

2.64

793

GK saves

790

2.68

Aston Villa

DISCIPLINARY

Bologna

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.81

544

563

1.91

0.06

0.09

9.65

2895

Fouls

3532

11.97

12.03

3610

Tackles

3685

12.49

NEXT MATCHES

08/01

Indonesia Super League All Star

Aston Villa

INT

08/12

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Aston Villa vs Bologna Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Aston Villa vs Bologna on 16 April 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this UEFA Europa League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Aston Villa vs Bologna Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Aston Villa's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Bologna's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

UEFA Europa League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live UEFA Europa League standings and the UEFA Europa League form table to understand exactly where Aston Villa and Bologna sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our UEFA Europa League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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