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PREVIEW | Aston Villa vs Bologna - team news, lineups, predictions

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PREVIEW | Aston Villa vs Bologna - team news, lineups, predictions Aston Villa and Bologna clash this Thursday at the Villa Park for a match of the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League . The match will be broadcast live at 20:00 on TNT Sports 2. In their last outing, Aston Villa drew 1-1 against Nottingham Forest (Premier League 2025/26).

In their last fixture, Bologna won 2-0 against Lecce (Serie A 2025/26). The last meeting between the two teams ended with Aston Villa winning 3-1 . Unavailable Aston Villa Boubacar Kamara - Knee Injury Jadon Sancho - Shoulder Injury Bologna Thijs Dallinga - Muscle Injury Last starting XIs Aston Villa ( vs Nottingham Forest 2026-04-12): Marco Bizot , Matty Cash , Pau Torres , Victor Lindelöf , Lucas Digne , Amadou Onana , Youri Tielemans , John McGinn , Ross Barkley , Morgan Rogers , Ollie Watkins Bologna ( vs Lecce 2026-04-12): Massimo Pessina , João Mário , Nicolò Casale , Jhon Lucumí , Juan Miranda , Nikola Moro , Remo Freuler , Riccardo Orsolini , Simon Sohm , Nicolò Cambiaghi , Santiago Castro Did you know...

by playmaker stats MANAGERS Unai Emery has faced Vincenzo Italiano on three occasions, recording only wins. Vincenzo Italiano has faced Aston Villa on three occasions, recording only defeats. Unai Emery has faced Bologna on three occasions, recording only wins.

TEAMS Away from home, Bologna currently have one defeat in their last ten matches. Away from home, Bologna currently have one draw in their last 13 matches. Away from home, Bologna are on a run of 11 consecutive matches scoring goals.

Away from home, Bologna are on a run of seven consecutive matches unbeaten. Away from home, Bologna are on a run of seven consecutive wins. Bologna currently have three defeats in their last 14 matches.