Villa Park, Birmingham
Events
4 goals Β· 1 cards Β· 10 subs
23'
VAR
M. Rogers
Penalty awarded after review
29'
Yellow card
HT
3 - 0
FT
4 - 0
Momentum
0'HTFT
Top stats
46%
Ball possession
54%
2.49
Expected goals (xG)
0.8
13
Total shots
11
4
Big chances
1
Team form
Top Players
Head to Head
3
Aston Villa
0
Draws
0
Bologna
Last 3 meetings Β· 3.0 avg goals
Match Facts
StadiumVilla Park Β· Birmingham
Capacity42640
CountryEngland
KickoffThu, Apr 16 2026 Β· 23:00 UTC
Round27
CompetitionEuropa League
Model Predictions
#predict
No market crosses the 78% / 22% confidence bar.
Both Teams to Score
BTTS Yes Β· 48%
52% Β· BTTS No β
Total Goals 1.5
β Over 1.5 goals Β· 77%
23% Β· Under 1.5 goals
Total Goals 2.5
β Over 2.5 goals Β· 56%
44% Β· Under 2.5 goals
Total Goals 3.5
β Over 3.5 goals Β· 35%
65% Β· Under 3.5 goals
Head Coaches
Unai Emery
4-2-3-1
High
Pressing47%
β½ Ball Dominantπ¨ Tiki-Takaβ© Inverted Fullbacks
Vincenzo Italiano
4-2-3-1
Mid
Pressing55%
πͺ½ Wing Playπ Cross & Prayβ Overload-to-Isolate
Starting XI
13
F. Ravaglia
G Β· 90'
D Β· 45'
14
T. Heggem
D Β· 8'
D Β· 82'
33
J. Miranda
D Β· 90'
6
N. Moro
M Β· 90'
M Β· 45'
M Β· 45'
19
L. Ferguson
M Β· 90'
11
J. Rowe
F Β· 90'
F Β· 76'
Match stats
Final
Top stats
46%
Ball possession
54%
2.49
Expected goals (xG)
0.8
13
Total shots
11
7
Shots on target
4
4
Big chances
1
256
Accurate passes
332
13
Fouls
17
4
Corners
2
Expected goals
2.27
Total xG
1.09
1.21
xG open play
0.78
1.06
xG set play
0.31
1.48
Non-penalty xG
1.09
2.8
xG on target (xGOT)
0.18
Shots
13
Total shots
11
1
Shots off target
3
7
Shots on target
4
5
Blocked shots
4
0
Hit woodwork
0
11
Shots inside box
6
2
Shots outside box
5
Passes
320
Passes
381
256
Accurate passes
332
24/47 (51%)
Long balls
20/35 (57%)
1/8 (13%)
Crosses
4/16 (25%)
13
Throws
9
25
Touches in opp. box
23
0
Offsides
1
Defense
14
Tackles
11
5
Interceptions
10
5
Blocks
4
14
Clearances
27
3
Keeper saves
3
Duels
54
Duels
46
31/55 (56%)
Ground duels won
24/55 (44%)
11/23 (48%)
Aerial duels won
12/23 (52%)
1/8 (13%)
Successful dribbles
1/9 (11%)
Discipline
0
Yellow cards
1
0
Red cards
0
Shots Β· 23
Player stats
Aston Villa vs Bologna Β· Last 3 meetings
3
Aston Villa
0
Draws
0
Bologna
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 |
|
4 β 0 |
|
| 2026-04-09 |
|
1 β 3 |
|
| 2025-09-25 |
|
1 β 0 |
|
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