Aston Villa F.C. vs Bologna FC 1909 Prediction 16 April 2026

Villa are enjoying an excellent Premier League campaign and, after a 1-1 draw away to Nottingham Forest, remain level on points with Manchester United in the race for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification. They have also looked convincing in Europe, comfortably eliminating Lille (1-0, 2-0) in the previous round and establishing themselves as one of the tournament favorites.

For Bologna, reaching this stage is already a significant achievement. The Rossoblu made an impressive run by overcoming Brann (1-0, 1-0) and Roma (1-1, 4-3), showing resilience and composure in key moments. They also come into this match on the back of a solid 2-0 Serie A win over Lecce, which secured their position in the top half of the table.

However, Aston Villa’s 3-1 away victory in the first leg puts them firmly in control of the tie. Backed by their home crowd and with a clear focus on European success, Villa are expected to once again demonstrate their superiority. Bologna may compete with discipline, but overturning the deficit in Birmingham looks highly unlikely.

Aston Villa to win 1.67