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Aston Villa v Bologna result

Full-time · Aston Villa 4–0 Bologna

UEFA Europa League ·

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The model’s pre-match pick

Aston Villa 4–0 Bologna — Aston Villa won this UEFA Europa League match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Home or Away.

Free pick
Home or Away
This is one free selection. The model’s confidence rating, value against the bookmakers and every other market are part of Pro.
The record in this market: of the calls the model rated 70% or more on Home or Away in the last 90 days, 77.8% of 5262 landed (95% range 76.7–78.9%); it had given them 74.3% on average. That is the market’s record, not a forecast for this pick. How accurate →
Match report, in numbers

The result

Aston Villa beat Bologna 4–0 in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 16 April. Aston Villa have scored in eight consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Aston Villa led 3–0 at half-time. The goals — Aston Villa: O. Watkins (16’, assisted by Morgan Rogers), E. Buendía (26’, assisted by Lucas Digne), Morgan Rogers (39’, assisted by John McGinn) and E. Konsa (89’, assisted by T. Abraham).

How it turned

Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s four key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with O. Watkins’s goal on 16 minutes.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Aston Villa 2.49, Bologna 0.80, from 13 shots to 11 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

José María Sánchez Martínez, Spain showed one yellow card — against 5.3 yellows a game across the last 10 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Bologna: Federico Bernardeschi (29’).

What it changes

Aston Villa have scored 24 goals, the fourth-most of the 61 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 13 games, ranked per game). Aston Villa have conceded eight goals, the fifth-fewest of the 61 clubs.

Bologna have scored 22 goals, the 15th-most (shared) of the 61 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 14 games, ranked per game). Bologna have conceded 18 goals, the 23rd-fewest (shared) of the 61 clubs.

Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) 7.3, Federico Ravaglia (Bologna) 6.2 and E. Buendía (Aston Villa) 6.1 led the match.

Head-to-head

Aston Villa are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Bologna, every meeting checked.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Aston Villa or Bologna (no draw), a Bronze-tier call, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 77.8% of the time in the last 90 days (4095 of 5262).

Next up

Aston Villa next host Sunderland on 21 November 2026.

Bologna next host Udinese on 22 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Aston Villa: Aston Villa v Sunderland, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Bologna: Bologna v Udinese, Sunday 22 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Aston Villa 4–0 Bologna · UEFA Europa League
  • Referee: José María Sánchez Martínez, Spain
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 3): Aston Villa 3 · draws 0 · Bologna 0 · 2.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Aston Villa 3W 1D 1L · Bologna 3W 0D 2L

Aston Villa 4–0 Bologna (UEFA Europa League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.38 / 1.38
Goals
against 1.38 / 1.5 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.13 / 4.86
Corners
against 4.88 / 3.57 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 7 matches
3.88 / 4
Shots on target
against 3.88 / 3.29 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.75 / 1.86
Cards
against 1.75 / 1.71 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 7 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 12 April 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 12 April 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameAston Villa for / againstLineBologna for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
1.38 for · 1.5 against n 8
Corners won
4.13 for · 4.88 against n 8
9.5standard
4.86 for · 3.57 against n 7
Shots
11.5 for · 12.25 against n 8
19.5standard
15.43 for · 9.14 against n 7
Shots on target
3.88 for · 3.88 against n 8
8.5standard
4 for · 3.29 against n 7
Fouls committed
10.13 for · 11.63 against n 8
21.5standard
13 for · 15.86 against n 7
Cards shown
1.75 for · 1.75 against n 8
3.5standard
1.86 for · 1.71 against n 7

Referee: José María Sánchez Martínez, Spain.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa Goalkeeper

Aston Villa — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
E. Martínez35873061 min952.8 /90381.1 /9010 /90
M. Bizot1283991 min474.3 /90111 /9000 /90
Aston Villa — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 12 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
E. Martínez n 890
2.56/6
M. Bizot n 878.9
46/6

Aston Villa Defensive

Aston Villa — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
E. Konsa39863360 min260.7 /90280.8 /90330.9 /901153.1 /90170.5 /9010 /90
M. Cash38813085 min631.8 /90270.8 /90130.4 /901414.1 /90461.3 /90100.3 /90
L. Digne33662192 min431.8 /90140.6 /9040.2 /90984 /90230.9 /9060.2 /90
Pau Torres28832323 min261 /90150.6 /90251 /90773 /90110.4 /9000 /90
I. Maatsen27681829 min472.3 /90140.7 /9020.1 /901085.3 /90130.6 /9030.1 /90
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Aston Villa — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 12 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Rogers n 885.8
1.67/3
1.37/2
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O. Watkins n 874
1.47/2
1.57/3
S. Castro
E. Konsa n 890
0.31/1
0.94/2
Juan Miranda
M. Cash n 874.6
28/3
0.84/1
Juan Miranda
E. Buendía n 863.3
2.76/4
2.36/4
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Aston Villa — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 12 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Rogers n 885.8
0.52/2
O. Watkins n 874
0.85/0
E. Konsa n 890
0.63/2
M. Cash n 874.6
25/4
E. Buendía n 863.3
2.76/6
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Aston Villa Attacking

Aston Villa — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
O. Watkins44693020 min120.4 /9020.1 /90571.7 /90371.1 /90240.7 /90260.8 /90
D. Malen22461001 min50.4 /9020.2 /90282.5 /90141.3 /9080.7 /90161.4 /90
T. Abraham839310 min20.6 /9000 /9041.2 /9030.9 /9061.7 /9000 /90
Alysson Edward22243 min00 /9000 /9012.1 /9000 /9000 /9000 /90
M. Rogers45833746 min100.2 /9070.2 /90671.6 /90370.9 /90631.5 /90561.3 /90
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Aston Villa — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 12 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Rogers n 885.8
2.17/6
0.94/2
O. Watkins n 874
1.45/3
1.14/3
E. Konsa n 890
0.63/2
0.11/0
M. Cash n 874.6
0.84/1
0.32/0
E. Buendía n 863.3
1.24/2
00/0
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Aston Villa — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 12 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Rogers n 885.8
00/0
00/0
O. Watkins n 874
0.63/1
0.21/0
E. Konsa n 890
0.11/0
00/0
M. Cash n 874.6
00/0
00/0
E. Buendía n 863.3
00/0
0.42/0
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Bologna

Bologna Goalkeeper

Bologna — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Ł. Skorupski25892216 min502 /90180.7 /9010 /90
F. Ravaglia20871739 min623.2 /90331.7 /9000 /90
M. Pessina286172 min21 /9000 /9000 /90
Bologna — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bologna before kick-off, to 12 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Ł. Skorupski n 890
1.96/2
F. Ravaglia n 882.4
2.67/3

Bologna Defensive

Bologna — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Juan Miranda35822864 min421.3 /90371.2 /9060.2 /901253.9 /90331 /9090.3 /90
J. Lucumí35812840 min571.8 /90481.5 /90130.4 /901474.7 /90210.7 /9060.2 /90
N. Zortea31702182 min301.2 /90220.9 /9070.3 /90994.1 /90311.3 /9020.1 /90
T. Heggem30852548 min421.5 /90260.9 /9090.3 /901103.9 /90391.4 /9020.1 /90
M. Vitík25721799 min432.2 /90191 /9080.4 /901135.7 /90381.9 /9050.3 /90
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Bologna — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bologna before kick-off, to 12 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
S. Castro n 879
26/5
1.78/4
O. Watkins
R. Orsolini n 852
1.13/1
2.25/3
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Juan Miranda n 887.6
1.27/2
1.47/3
M. Cash
J. Lucumí n 880.6
0.84/2
14/3
—
N. Moro n 875.4
0.32/0
0.11/0
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Bologna — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bologna before kick-off, to 12 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
S. Castro n 879
0.11/0
R. Orsolini n 852
0.91/1
Juan Miranda n 887.6
1.36/2
J. Lucumí n 880.6
1.46/2
N. Moro n 875.4
0.75/0
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Bologna Attacking

Bologna — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
S. Castro40682733 min90.3 /9020.1 /90581.9 /90250.8 /90341.1 /90170.6 /90
J. Rowe32581866 min60.3 /9020.1 /90412 /90180.9 /90281.4 /90562.7 /90
F. Bernardeschi28561555 min50.3 /9010.1 /90342 /90140.8 /90432.5 /90301.7 /90
T. Dallinga25481197 min50.4 /9030.2 /90292.2 /90120.9 /90211.6 /9040.3 /90
B. Domínguez1343555 min00 /9020.3 /9071.1 /9010.2 /9081.3 /90121.9 /90
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Bologna — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bologna before kick-off, to 12 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
S. Castro n 879
1.75/4
0.31/1
R. Orsolini n 852
3.76/4
1.74/3
Juan Miranda n 887.6
0.52/2
0.42/1
J. Lucumí n 880.6
00/0
00/0
N. Moro n 875.4
1.25/2
00/0
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Bologna — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bologna before kick-off, to 12 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
S. Castro n 879
00/0
00/0
R. Orsolini n 852
0.21/0
00/0
Juan Miranda n 887.6
00/0
0.31/1
J. Lucumí n 880.6
00/0
0.11/0
N. Moro n 875.4
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Aston VillaBologna
46%Possession54%
2.49Expected goals (xG)0.80
13Shots11
7Shots on target4
1Shots off target3
5Blocked shots4
11Shots inside the box6
4Corners2
0Offsides1
13Fouls17
0Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
3Saves3
320Passes381
80%Pass accuracy87%

Aston Villa Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
E. Martínez9000000007.3
M. Cash9000000307.3
E. Konsa9010110008.3
Pau Torres9000100006.2
L. Digne9001112008.3
E. Buendía9010111108
A. Onana7800001307.7
Y. Tielemans7400001107
M. Rogers7411333008.5
J. McGinn6401001307
O. Watkins6410111007.5
L. Bailey sub2600001006.9
T. Abraham sub2601001206.9
Douglas Luiz sub1600000006.6
J. Sancho sub1600001006.2
L. Bogarde sub1200000106.6

Bologna Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
F. Ravaglia9000000006.5
Juan Miranda9000104205.9
M. Vitík9000001406.5
N. Moro9000110007.2
L. Ferguson9000000006
J. Rowe9000000106
N. Casale8200000006.5
S. Castro7600201006.3
João Mário4500000005.3
R. Freuler4500001006.6
F. Bernardeschi45002200Y6.5
N. Zortea sub4500000006
R. Orsolini sub4500110206.7
S. Sohm sub4500002206.9
J. Odgaard sub1400000006.9
T. Heggem sub800000006.2

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Aston Villa v Bologna — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Aston VillaLWWWD
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.8 scored / 1 conceded per game
BolognaWLWLW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1.8 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 3
Aston Villa 3 · 0 draws · Bologna 0 · 2.33 goals/game
  • 2026-04-09 Bologna 1–3 Aston Villa
  • 2025-09-25 Aston Villa 1–0 Bologna
  • 2024-10-22 Aston Villa 2–0 Bologna
League standing · 2025/26
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Aston Villa#2 pos21 pts8 pl+8 GD
Bologna#10 pos15 pts8 pl+7 GD
Goals per game
Aston Villa scored1.75
Bologna scored1.75
Aston Villa conceded0.75
Bologna conceded0.88

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Aston Villa v Bologna?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Aston Villa v Bologna was Home or Away.
What is the head-to-head record between Aston Villa and Bologna?
In their last 3 meetings, Aston Villa won 3, Bologna won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Aston Villa and Bologna?
Recent form — Aston Villa 3W 1D 1L; Bologna 3W 0D 2L.

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