Aston Villa cruised into the last 8 with a 3–0 aggregate win over Lille. Bologna, on the other hand, had a tough time defeating Roma with an aggregate score of 4–5.
Both teams have faced each other twice in Europe, with Villa winning both matches. However, Bologna’s coach, Vincenzo Italiano, is hopeful of a win this time around. “We will be the underdogs again, but we will try to surprise again,” he said recently.
If you are interested in betting on this fixture, we give you the Bologna vs Aston Villa betting odds and common markets below.
- Date: Thursday, 9th April 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 BST
- Location: Stadio Renato Dall’Ara
Bologna vs Aston Villa Betting Odds
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Please note that the odds are accurate as of the publishing time of the article. Make sure to check the latest odds before placing a bet.
1X2 Odds
| Bologna (1) | X | Aston Villa (2) |
| 2/1 | 11/5 | 5/4 |
The 1X2 market is a popular choice in football betting. It is a straightforward concept, where punters can bet on one out of the three possible outcomes of the match:
- 1: Home team (Bologna) wins
- X: Draw
- 2: Away team (Aston Villa) wins
UK sportsbooks use fractional odds where the numerator is the profit, and the denominator is the stake. If you examine the Bologna vs Aston Villa betting odds for the 1X2 market, the odds are 2/1 for Bologna, 11/5 for a draw, and 5/4 for Aston Villa. This means with 2/1 odds, you stand to profit £2 for every pound you bet on Bologna (1). Similarly, successfully predicting Villa (2) to win the match with 5/4 odds will pay £5 for every £4, and correctly predicting a draw (X) at 11/5 odds will pay £11 for every £5. Bookmakers also return the stake on winning bets.
Make sure to carefully analyse which bet will give you the best value for money. Bets with lower returns are said to have “short” odds. These are slightly more likely to win. On the other hand, bets with higher returns have “long” odds but are less likely to be successful.
However, it is important to note that the odds are based on prediction and don’t influence the actual outcome. Teams with long odds can still win the match. So, look at both teams’ recent form to decide which way to bet. You can also consider spreading your risk by choosing safer markets like Draw No Bet, Double Chance, and Handicap.
Double Chance
| Bologna or Draw | Bologna or Aston Villa | Draw or Aston Villa |
| 6/11 | 4/13 | 1/3 |
The Double Chance market gives you a double shot at a win. Instead of one outcome, you can select two options simultaneously:
- 1X: Home team (Bologna) wins, or the match draws.
- X2: Draw or Away team (Villa) wins.
- 12: Either team wins. This bet loses if the match draws.
Double Chance increases your win probability to 66% ( betting on 2 out of 3 outcomes). However, your profit will be lower as the likelihood of winning is high. Consider this market if you are a cautious bettor and don’t mind the low payout.
Handicap Betting Odds
| Bologna (+0.25) | Aston Villa (-0.25) |
| 11/14 | 8/9 |
| Bologna (+1) | Aston Villa (-1) |
| 4/15 | 7/3 |
| Bologna (+0) | Aston Villa (-0) |
| 8/7 | 3/5 |
Handicaps can be used to give an advantage or a disadvantage to any team. The final score gets adjusted based on your chosen number. For example, you selected a +1.5 handicap for Bologna, and the final score is 1–3. The adjusted score becomes 2.5–1.5, and bets on the Italian team win, even though they lost the match.
It’s important to consider the goal margins as the difference changes whether your bet wins or loses.
Here are some examples of how your bet will pay out with different handicaps:
- Bologna (+0.25) / Aston Villa (-0.25): Bets on Bologna win if they win or draw the match. However, in case of a draw, a +0.25 handicap pays 50% at chosen odds, and the remaining 50% bet is refunded.
- Bologna (+0) / Aston Villa (-0): This is similar to the Draw No Bet market, where your bet amount is refunded in case of a draw.
- Bologna (+1) / Aston Villa (-1): Bets on Bologna win if they win, draw, or lose by one goal. A score of 0–1 will be adjusted to 1–0, giving a win to bets on Bologna. A two-goal difference will lead to a draw (0–2 becomes 1–1). Aston Villa will need to win by a three-goal margin to overcome the gap.
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Both Teams to Score (BTTS Odds)
| Yes | No |
| 7/10 | 1/1 |
BTTS stands for Both Teams To Score. BTTS “Yes” bets pay if both teams score at least one goal during the full 90 minutes and stoppage time. So, any score that is 1–1 or higher will pay out on “Yes” bets.
On the other hand, BTTS “No” bets pay if either or both teams fail to score. This means BTTS “No” bets win on any score with a zero in it, like 1–0, 0–0, 0–2, etc.
Consider the clean sheet records of both teams when looking at the Bologna vs Aston Villa odds in the BTTS market. The higher the clean sheets (where the opposition team’s score is zero), the more chances that “No” bets may win.
Bologna kept five clean sheets in their last 10 matches, and Aston Villa kept four. Both their last two head-to-head matches had a clean sheet.
Goal Total (Over/Under) Odds
| Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
| 9/10 | 4/5 |
In an Over/Under bet, punters have to predict whether the final scoreline will be over or under their chosen total. For example, you choose to bet on over 2.5 goals. The final score total has to be at least three for your bet to win. So, any score like 2–1, 2–2, 3–0 is a winner. Similarly, under 2.5 bets win if the final total is under two goals combined. Scores like 2–0, 1–0, 0–0, 1–1, 0–2 will all win in this bet.
So, how to choose whether to bet over or under? Consider the average goal total of both teams when looking at the Bologna vs Aston Villa odds in the Goal Total market.
Bologna averaged 1.3 goals in their last 10 matches. Aston Villa averaged 1.1 goals in the same period. This brings their average combined goal total to 2.4, which is slightly under the 2.5 betting line. Use this data to lower your risk.
Correct Score Odds
| Correct Score | Bologna vs Aston Villa Odds |
| 0–0 | 17/2 |
| 1–0 | 8/1 |
| 1–1 | 14/3 |
| 0–1 | 13/2 |
| 2–0 | 14/1 |
| 0–2 | 9/1 |
| 2–2 | 12/1 |
This is a high-paying market, where bettors have to predict the final scoreline. You can choose any combination of scores between zero and +5 by adjusting the betting line on our page. It’s a difficult market to bet on as it involves guessing and luck. Minimize your risk by choosing the lowest possible bet amount.
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