Bologna host Aston Villa on Thursday, 9 April 2026. The kick-off time is 19:00 local. The fixture is part of the UEFA Europa League schedule. Bologna go into the match 10th in the table; Aston Villa sit 2nd. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Bologna have taken 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from their last 5. Recent run: 1 win. Aston Villa have collected 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over the same span. Recent run: 2 wins in a row.

The two clubs have met 2 times recently. Past results: 25 Sept 2025: Bologna 0-1 Aston Villa; 22 Oct 2024: Bologna 0-2 Aston Villa. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Aston Villa beat Bologna 3-1. Bologna scored through J. Rowe 90'. Aston Villa replied with E. Konsa 44', O. Watkins 51', O. Watkins 90'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 90 as the contest closed.

Bologna held 58% of the ball against 42% for Aston Villa. Shots on target finished 4-4. Expected goals read 0.90 for Bologna, 1.64 for Aston Villa.

Aston Villa take the three points; Bologna look at a thin night for the home crowd. Bologna sat 10th and Aston Villa 2nd before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.