Bologna
Aston Villa
Apr 9 20:00
8h 42m 36s
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The Stadio Renato Dall'Ara hosts a second meeting between Bologna and Aston Villa in as many seasons, this time in the context of a Europa League quarter-final. It is a familiar encounter with elevated stakes. Both clubs showed their quality and character to reach this stage, and their clash in the competition's league phase earlier in the season adds another layer of context.
Predictions & Tips
Form Guide
Bologna
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Bologna's European campaign has been the story of the tournament. Under Vincenzo Italiano, they dramatically overcame Roma in the round of 16 after drawing 1-1 at home before winning a pulsating 4-3 extra-time second leg at the Stadio Olimpico. In their past five games across all competitions, the side has suffered only one defeat at full-time. That result came in the two-nil defeat on the road against SS Lazio. They lead Serie A for accurate long balls per game, showing a team capable of hurting opponents in multiple ways. They are physically direct and very hard to beat.
Aston Villa
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Unai Emery's Aston Villa have been commanding in Europe. They defeated Lille 3-0 on aggregate in the round of 16, winning 1-0 away first before a dominant 2-0 home leg capped by John McGinn and Leon Bailey. They carry the air of a team that has learned to close out European ties efficiently. Their defensive record across the tournament is exceptional withjust six goals conceded, the fewest of any remaining team. Villa already defeated Bologna 1-0 earlier inthe league phase with skipper John McGinn also being the decisive scorer in that fixture.
Prediction
Given Bologna's tendency to play high-intensity, open football and Villa's capacity to score; both teams are expected to go on the offense, with over 1.5 goals likely.
What are the best odds for the game?
Bologna are given 3.21 odds to win at home, while Aston Villa are favoured at 2.45 to take an away result. A draw at full-time is staged at 3.39 odds.
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