Tip WON  ·  Aston Villa 4-0 Bologna
🏆 UEFA Europa League 📅 Thursday, 16th April 2026
AST
Aston Villa
D W L W W
4-0
VS
BOL
Bologna
W L W L W
Today's Top Prediction
Recommended Selection
1X
We're backing Aston Villa to win or draw in this fixture.
Odds
1.16
~100% implied
Confidence
87%
Strong Pick
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Supporting Bets
★ Main 1X — Aston Villa to win or draw @1.16
Goals Over 1.5 80%

Supporting bets are derived from form data and are secondary to the main selection. All tips carry risk.

Bettor Intelligence
📊 Value Assessment
+13.8%
edge
Value Bet
The market prices this at 86.2% but our model gives it 100%. That's a +13.8% edge — statistically meaningful.
💰 Kelly Criterion
Strategy% of bankrolle.g. $1,000
Full Kelly 100% $1,000.00
Half Kelly 50% $500.00
Quarter Kelly 25% $250.00
Most professionals use Half or Quarter Kelly to manage variance. Full Kelly maximises expected growth but carries higher drawdown risk.
Form Streak Tracker
Aston Villa
D W L W W L W L L D
〰 Mixed 1 in a row
Momentum 20%
Bologna
W L W L W W D L W W
〰 Mixed 2 in a row
Momentum 60%
⚔ Head to Head
Aston Villa3W
Draw0
Bologna0W
Supports Tip Aston Villa unbeaten in 3 of 3 H2H meetings.
📈 Recent Form
Aston Villa wins4/10
Bologna wins6/10
Goals per game2.7
H2H avg goals2.3
Supports Tip Aston Villa unbeaten in 6 of 10 recent games.
4-2-4
Aston Villa form
6-1-3
Bologna form
33%
H2H BTTS rate
2.3
H2H avg goals
Team Form Ratings
Aston Villa
Overall
4.6
Scoring
4.3
Defence
5.3
Bologna
Overall
6.3
Scoring
4.7
Defence
6.0
Key Analytics
Aston Villa
1.3
Goals
scored/game
1.4
Goals
conceded/game
30%
Clean
sheets
Bologna
1.4
Goals
scored/game
1.2
Goals
conceded/game
40%
Clean
sheets
Combination Markets

Derived from form data. Highlighted row = highest probability in each group.

Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes 19%
Home Win & BTTS No 16%
Draw & BTTS Yes 7%
Draw & BTTS No 6%
Away Win & BTTS Yes 29%
Away Win & BTTS No 23%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5 14%
Home Win & Under 2.5 21%
Draw & Over 2.5 5%
Draw & Under 2.5 8%
Away Win & Over 2.5 21%
Away Win & Under 2.5 31%
Match History
Head to Head
09.04.26
UEFA Europa League
Bologna
Aston Villa
1
3
25.09.25
UEFA Europa League
Aston Villa
Bologna
1
0
22.10.24
UEFA Champions League
Aston Villa
Bologna
2
0
Recent Results
Aston Villa
12.04.26
Premier League
Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa
1
1
D
09.04.26
UEFA Europa League
Bologna
Aston Villa
1
3
W
27.03.26
Club Friendly
Aston Villa
Elche
1
2
L
22.03.26
Premier League
Aston Villa
West Ham
2
0
W
19.03.26
UEFA Europa League
Aston Villa
Lille
2
0
W
15.03.26
Premier League
Manchester United
Aston Villa
3
1
L
12.03.26
UEFA Europa League
Lille
Aston Villa
0
1
W
04.03.26
Premier League
Aston Villa
Chelsea
1
4
L
27.02.26
Premier League
Wolves
Aston Villa
2
0
L
21.02.26
Premier League
Aston Villa
Leeds United
1
1
D
Bologna
12.04.26
Serie A
Bologna
Lecce
2
0
W
09.04.26
UEFA Europa League
Bologna
Aston Villa
1
3
L
05.04.26
Serie A
Cremonese
Bologna
1
2
W
22.03.26
Serie A
Bologna
Lazio
0
2
L
19.03.26
UEFA Europa League
AS Roma
Bologna
3
4
W
15.03.26
Serie A
Sassuolo
Bologna
0
1
W
12.03.26
UEFA Europa League
Bologna
AS Roma
1
1
D
08.03.26
Serie A
Bologna
Verona
1
2
L
02.03.26
Serie A
Pisa
Bologna
0
1
W
26.02.26
UEFA Europa League
Bologna
Brann
1
0
W
Expert Analysis

On Thursday, 16th April 2026, Aston Villa host Bologna in UEFA Europa League. Our analysis points to Aston Villa to win or draw as the standout bet.

Aston Villa come into this showing mixed form, with 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 10 matches. They average 1.3 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game.

Bologna are inconsistent on the road — 6W 1D 3L in 10 games, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.2 per match.

Historically, Aston Villa have won 3 of the last 3 meetings against Bologna, who have taken 0 victories, with 0 draws. Both teams scored in 33% of those games, averaging 2.3 goals.

With all factors considered, aston villa to win or draw at 1.16 represents the strongest value angle in this fixture. Confirm team news before placing.


You cannot just guess and hope to beat the bookies in this UEFA Europa League clash; it takes real research. Finding a reliable bet means completely trusting the stats and ignoring whatever the media hype is trying to sell you today. We always start our breakdown with the home side.

Sure, their overall season record matters for the baseline odds, but we care way more about their recent games. That recent stretch shows us if they are actually scoring goals easily or leaking them at the back right now. On the other side of the pitch, the away team needs the exact same treatment.

Are they hitting a rough patch, or are they quietly finding their best form? We compare their whole season to their last few outings to find the real answer. Plus, looking at how these two teams matched up in the past is a massive deal. Those older games often highlight mental blocks or clashing playing styles that normal betting models completely miss.

When you mix that history with current form, the winning choice becomes incredibly obvious. We highly recommend going with 1X, which offers fantastic value at @1.16. As soon as the whistle blows, our job is done and we just watch the game play out.

The final score will show if our numbers were on point. Take a look at our other daily predictions to keep winning.

Match Intelligence FAQ
What is the best bet for Aston Villa vs Bologna?
Our top pick is 1X — Aston Villa to win or draw at around 1.16. Confidence: 87%.
What is Aston Villa's recent form?
Aston Villa have won 4, drawn 2 and lost 4 of their last 10 — inconsistent.
How has Bologna been performing?
Bologna: 6W 1D 3L from 10 games — decent form.
What is the H2H record?
Aston Villa 3 wins vs Bologna's 0, with 0 draws in 3 meetings. Avg 2.3 goals.
How many goals are expected?
Recent matches involving these sides average 2.7 goals. H2H BTTS rate: 33%.
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