Villa’s first leg encounter with Bologna in the quarterfinals ended in a thrilling 1–3 win. The Italian team maintained ball possession in the first half but couldn’t convert it into a goal until the very last minutes of the match. Villa’s Ollie Watkins responded with his second goal soon after, sealing a 1–3 win for his side.
Now, Villa hosts Bologna for the second leg on Thursday, 16th April. The match kicks off at 20:00 BST at Villa Park in Birmingham.
If you are interested in betting on this fixture, we give you the Aston Villa vs Bologna betting odds and common markets below.
Aston Villa vs Bologna 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
| Aston Villa (1) | X | Bologna (2) |
| 3/5 | 11/4 | 4/1 |
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 (Aston Villa) wins
- X: Draw
- 2: Away team (Bologna) wins
UK sportsbooks use fractional odds where the numerator is the profit, and the denominator is the stake. If you examine the Aston Villa vs Bologna betting odds for the 1X2 market, the odds are 3/5 for Aston Villa, 11/4 for a draw, and 4/1 for Bologna. This means with 3/5 odds, you stand to profit £3 for every £5 you bet on Villa (1). Similarly, successfully predicting Bologna (2) to win the match with 4/1 odds will pay £4 for every pound, and correctly predicting a draw (X) at 11/4 odds will pay £11 for every £4. Bookmakers also return the stake on winning bets.
Before placing your wager, 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 pay less but are slightly more likely to win. On the other hand, bets with “long” odds pay more 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
| Villa or Draw | Villa or Bologna | Draw or Bologna |
| 2/13 | 3/13 | 13/12 |
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 (Villa) wins, or the match draws.
- X2: Draw or Away team (Bologna) 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
| Aston Villa (-0.75) | Bologna (+0.75) |
| 11/15 | 19/20 |
| Aston Villa (-1) | Bologna (+1) |
| 1/1 | 7/10 |
| Aston Villa (-0) | Bologna (+0) |
| 3/13 | 13/5 |
Both teams have faced each other thrice in Europe, with Villa winning all matches. So, Villa can be considered stronger in this fixture. With this data in mind, choosing a handicap bet for Bologna is a safer option.
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 2–0. The adjusted score becomes 0.5–1.5, and bets on the Italian team win, even though they lost the match.
Here are some examples of how your bet will pay out with different handicaps:
- Villa (-0.75) / Bologna (+0.75): The Italian team gets a one-goal advantage with this bet as a score of 1–0 will be adjusted to 0.25–0.75. Villa will need to win with a two-goal margin to overcome the handicap (2–0 becomes 1.25–0.75).
- Villa (-0) / Bologna (+0): This is similar to the Draw No Bet market, where your bet amount is refunded in case of a draw.
- Villa (-1) / Bologna (+1): Bets on Bologna win if they win, draw, or lose by one goal, as a score of 1–0 will be adjusted to 0–1. A two-goal difference will lead to a draw (2–0 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 |
| 9/13 | 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 Aston Villa vs Bologna 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 four clean sheets in their last 10 matches, and Aston Villa kept three. Two of their three head-to-head matches also had a clean sheet.
Goal Total (Over/Under) Odds
| Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
| 4/6 | 11/10 |
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 Aston Villa vs Bologna odds in the Goal Total market.
Both Bologna and Villa averaged 1.3 goals in their last 10 matches. This brings their combined average goal total to 2.6, which is slightly above the 2.5 betting line. Use this data to lower your risk.
Correct Score Odds
| Correct Score | Aston Villa vs Bologna Odds |
| 0–0 | 12/1 |
| 1–0 | 13/2 |
| 1–1 | 17/3 |
| 0–1 | 14/1 |
| 2–0 | 7/1 |
| 0–2 | 30/1 |
| 2–2 | 13/1 |
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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