Bologna vs Aston Villa Prediction & BETTING TIPS - 09/04/2026

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.