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

Betiball's prediction for Aston Villa vs Bologna on 16 April 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) 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 vs Bologna: Starting Lineups Time : 16/04/2026 15:00

Aston Villa
4 - 0
Finished
Bologna
89' event Ezri Konsa Ngoyo
78' event Lamare Bogarde / Amadou Onana
74' event Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo / Youri Tielemans
74' event Jadon Sancho / Morgan Rogers
64' event Tammy Abraham / Ollie Watkins
64' event Leon Bailey / John McGinn
39' event Morgan Rogers
26' event Emiliano Buendia Stati
25' event Morgan Rogers
23' event Morgan Rogers Penalty confirmed
16' event Ollie Watkins
event 82' Torbjorn Heggem / Nicolo Casale
event 76' Jens Odgaard / Santiago Thomas Castro
event 46' Riccardo Orsolini / Federico Bernardeschi
event 46' Simon Sohm / Remo Freuler
event 46' Nadir Zortea / Joao Mario Neto Lopes
event 29' Federico Bernardeschi
89' event Ezri Konsa Ngoyo
event 82' Torbjorn Heggem / Nicolo Casale
78' event Lamare Bogarde / Amadou Onana
event 76' Jens Odgaard / Santiago Thomas Castro
74' event Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo / Youri Tielemans
event 46' Riccardo Orsolini / Federico Bernardeschi
74' event Jadon Sancho / Morgan Rogers
event 46' Simon Sohm / Remo Freuler
64' event Tammy Abraham / Ollie Watkins
event 46' Nadir Zortea / Joao Mario Neto Lopes
64' event Leon Bailey / John McGinn
event 29' Federico Bernardeschi
39' event Morgan Rogers
26' event Emiliano Buendia Stati
25' event Morgan Rogers
23' event Morgan Rogers Penalty confirmed
16' event Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa Aston Villa
Substitutions
#21 Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo
#31 Leon Bailey
#26 Lamare Bogarde
#18 Tammy Abraham
#19 Jadon Sancho
#22 Ian Maatsen
#40 Marco Bizot
#16 Andrés García Robledo
#3 Victor Nilsson-Lindelof
#64 James Wright
#5 Tyrone Mings
#9 Harvey Elliott
Aston Villa Aston Villa Bologna Bologna
13Shots11
7Shots on Goal4
13Fouls17
4Corner Kick2
16Free kick13
0Offside1
0Yellow card1
25Aerial21
3Save3
8Successful Tackles7
5Interceptions10
24Long pass20
4Assist0
1Successful center4
1Shots off goal3
11Head Success12
5Blocked4
7Tackle7
1Dribbles1
13Throw-in9
320Passes382
53Attacks86
31Dangerous attacks50
3Corner Kicks(HT)0
4BigChances0
1BigChancesMissed0
11ShotsInsideBox6
2ShotsOutsideBox5
42DuelsWon36
2.42ExpectedGoals0.96
1.21xGOpenPlay0.78
1.63xGNonPenalty0.96
3.21xGOT0.18
25Touches In Opposition Box23
8AccurateCrosses16
31GroundDuelsWon24
11AerialDuelsWon12
14Clearances27
Bologna Bologna
Substitutions
#21 Jens Odgaard
#7 Riccardo Orsolini
#20 Nadir Zortea
#23 Simon Sohm
#14 Torbjorn Heggem
#22 Charalampos Lykogiannis
#4 Tommaso Pobega
#28 Nicolo Cambiaghi
#25 Massimo Pessina
#82 Matteo Franceschelli
#73 Francesco Castaldo
Commentary
89' Goal! Ezri Konsa Ngoyo - Aston Villa
82' Bologna — substitution: Torbjorn Heggem / Nicolo Casale
78' Aston Villa — substitution: Lamare Bogarde / Amadou Onana
76' Bologna — substitution: Jens Odgaard / Santiago Thomas Castro
74' Aston Villa — substitution: Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo / Youri Tielemans
74' Aston Villa — substitution: Jadon Sancho / Morgan Rogers
64' Aston Villa — substitution: Tammy Abraham / Ollie Watkins
64' Aston Villa — substitution: Leon Bailey / John McGinn
46' Bologna — substitution: Riccardo Orsolini / Federico Bernardeschi
46' Bologna — substitution: Simon Sohm / Remo Freuler
46' Bologna — substitution: Nadir Zortea / Joao Mario Neto Lopes
39' Goal! Morgan Rogers - Aston Villa
29' Federico Bernardeschi - Bologna receive a yellow card
26' Goal! Emiliano Buendia Stati - Aston Villa
25' Penalty missed! Morgan Rogers - Aston Villa
23' VAR review - Aston Villa
16' Goal! Ollie Watkins - Aston Villa

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 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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Aston Villa and Bologna sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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