Bologna vs Aston Villa: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 April

Betiball's prediction for Bologna vs Aston Villa on 09 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 Bologna vs Aston Villa preview before placing your bet.

Bologna vs Aston Villa: Starting Lineups Time : 09/04/2026 15:00

Bologna
1 - 3
Finished
Aston Villa
90' event Jonathan Rowe
90' event Nicolo Cambiaghi / Remo Freuler
82' event Jens Odgaard / Santiago Thomas Castro
67' event Riccardo Orsolini / Lewis Ferguson
67' event Nikola Moro / Tommaso Pobega
65' event Tommaso Pobega
26' event Ezri Konsa Ngoyo Goal Disallowed - offside
14' event Jhon Janer Lucumi
event 90+3' Ollie Watkins
event 88' Ian Maatsen / Morgan Rogers
event 88' Leon Bailey / Emiliano Buendia Stati
event 85' Morgan Rogers
event 80' Lamare Bogarde / Amadou Onana
event 51' Ollie Watkins
event 44' Ezri Konsa Ngoyo
90' event Jonathan Rowe
event 90+3' Ollie Watkins
90' event Nicolo Cambiaghi / Remo Freuler
event 88' Ian Maatsen / Morgan Rogers
82' event Jens Odgaard / Santiago Thomas Castro
event 88' Leon Bailey / Emiliano Buendia Stati
67' event Riccardo Orsolini / Lewis Ferguson
event 85' Morgan Rogers
67' event Nikola Moro / Tommaso Pobega
event 80' Lamare Bogarde / Amadou Onana
65' event Tommaso Pobega
event 51' Ollie Watkins
26' event Ezri Konsa Ngoyo Goal Disallowed - offside
event 44' Ezri Konsa Ngoyo
14' event Jhon Janer Lucumi
Bologna Bologna
Substitutions
#6 Nikola Moro
#21 Jens Odgaard
#7 Riccardo Orsolini
#28 Nicolo Cambiaghi
#16 Nicolo Casale
#20 Nadir Zortea
#23 Simon Sohm
#25 Massimo Pessina
#82 Matteo Franceschelli
#73 Francesco Castaldo
Bologna Bologna Aston Villa Aston Villa
19Shots8
4Shots on Goal4
19Fouls15
4Corner Kick3
15Free kick19
7Offside1
2Yellow card1
10Aerial1
1Save3
7Successful Tackles14
8Interceptions4
20Long pass12
1Assist3
3Successful center4
5Shots off goal4
2Hit The Post0
11Head Success7
10Blocked0
7Tackle8
8Dribbles4
12Throw-in9
490Passes359
95Attacks57
51Dangerous attacks18
2Corner Kicks(HT)2
1BigChances4
1BigChancesMissed1
10ShotsInsideBox3
9ShotsOutsideBox5
43DuelsWon44
0.9ExpectedGoals1.64
0.05xGSetPlay1.26
0.9xGNonPenalty1.64
1xGOT1.78
22Touches In Opposition Box8
14AccurateCrosses5
32GroundDuelsWon37
11AerialDuelsWon7
12Clearances16
Aston Villa Aston Villa
Substitutions
#31 Leon Bailey
#22 Ian Maatsen
#26 Lamare Bogarde
#21 Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo
#40 Marco Bizot
#16 Andrés García Robledo
#3 Victor Nilsson-Lindelof
#5 Tyrone Mings
#18 Tammy Abraham
#9 Harvey Elliott
#64 James Wright
Commentary
90+3' Goal! Ollie Watkins - Aston Villa
90' Goal! Jonathan Rowe - Bologna
90' Bologna — substitution: Nicolo Cambiaghi / Remo Freuler
88' Aston Villa — substitution: Ian Maatsen / Morgan Rogers
88' Aston Villa — substitution: Leon Bailey / Emiliano Buendia Stati
85' Morgan Rogers - Aston Villa receive a yellow card
82' Bologna — substitution: Jens Odgaard / Santiago Thomas Castro
80' Aston Villa — substitution: Lamare Bogarde / Amadou Onana
67' Bologna — substitution: Riccardo Orsolini / Lewis Ferguson
67' Bologna — substitution: Nikola Moro / Tommaso Pobega
65' Tommaso Pobega - Bologna receive a yellow card
51' Goal! Ollie Watkins - Aston Villa
44' Goal! Ezri Konsa Ngoyo - Aston Villa
26' VAR review - Bologna
14' Jhon Janer Lucumi - Bologna receive a yellow card

How We Build the Bologna vs Aston Villa Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Bologna vs Aston Villa on 09 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.

Bologna vs Aston Villa Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Bologna's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Aston Villa'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 Bologna and Aston Villa 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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