A crucial contest in the lower half of the Europe Europa League, 1/4 final table takes place at Renato Dall'Ara on 09 April 2026, where Bologna host Aston Villa. Kickoff is scheduled for . With both sides currently battling near the relegation zone, this fixture could play an important role in the survival race.
Bologna often look to dominate matches through attacking play.
Aston Villa prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
Bologna come into this match full of confidence after an outstanding run of results. Confidence should be high going into the next match.
However, Aston Villa are in flying form, dominating recent fixtures. Opponents will need to be on guard against their current form.
Aston Villa form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Bologna have shown solid organisation at the back in recent matches. The back line has been performing reliably.
Likewise, Aston Villa have shown good defensive stability, keeping several clean sheets recently. They look fairly disciplined in defence.
Aston Villa's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Bologna's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Much depends on the opponent.
Likewise, Aston Villa have had some open matches, while others have remained tight. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Aston Villa.
Bologna have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Likewise, Aston Villa show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
There is little difference in Aston Villa's scoring output across venues.
