Aston Villa host Bologna in the UEFA Europa League on 16 April 2026, Thursday. Get our free predictions, betting tips, odds insights, team form guide & H2H stats for this clash. This fixture is scheduled to kicks off at 20:00 UK Time.
Aston Villa return to Villa Park with a clear 3-1 advantage, placing them in a position where control matters more than urgency. The first leg showed their ability to manage key moments, and now the focus shifts to protecting that lead without losing structure.
Bologna face a more complex challenge. They must chase the tie, yet they travel to a ground where Villa rarely lose and often dictate the tempo from the outset.
Villa come into this second leg after a 1-1 draw away at Nottingham Forest, a result that reflects their measured approach in recent matches. Even when not at full attacking intensity, they maintain structure and avoid unnecessary exposure.
The 3-1 win in Italy underlined their efficiency. Villa were clinical in decisive moments, scoring at key stages rather than relying on sustained pressure. That same pattern has been visible in recent European fixtures, including back-to-back 2-0 wins over Lille, where they controlled both phases of play.
At Villa Park, their profile becomes even stronger. Eight consecutive home wins in Europe, combined with consistent clean sheets against Italian sides, point to a team that is both organised and difficult to break down. With a two goal cushion, their priority is likely to be control rather than expansion.
Bologna arrive after a 2-0 win over Lecce, which offers some momentum following the first leg defeat. Their attacking output remains capable, with nine goals across their last five matches, but the defensive side has shown vulnerability when facing higher quality opposition.
The first leg exposed that balance. Bologna created moments, yet struggled to contain Villa once the game opened up. Conceding three at home places them in a position where they must take risks, something that has not always suited their structure.
Their record away to English teams adds another layer of difficulty. Four visits have produced four defeats, with limited attacking return. While they have been strong on the road in this season’s Europa League overall, this represents a clear step up in challenge, particularly against a side that rarely concedes at home in Europe.
The best bet for this match is Aston Villa to win to nil at 3.00 odds. Their home record in Europe, combined with Bologna’s struggles in England, points towards a controlled performance where Villa manage both territory and defensive shape.
We also find value in backing under 2.5 goals. With Villa holding a 2-goal advantage, the tempo is likely to remain measured, limiting the overall number of chances created.
Our recommended correct score tip is Aston Villa 1-0 priced at 8.00 odds. Villa’s approach should focus on control and discipline, while Bologna’s need to push may not translate into clear chances against a well organised defence.
| Aston Villa | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 14 | 13 |
| Wins | 12 | 7 |
| Draws | 0 | 4 |
| Loss | 2 | 2 |
| Goals For | 28 | 22 |
| Goals Against | 8 | 14 |
| Aston Villa | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 7 | 6 |
| Wins | 7 | 5 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Loss | 0 | 1 |
| Goals For | 18 | 12 |
| Goals Against | 3 | 6 |
|
20.05.26
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Freiburg Aston Villa |
0-3 |
|
15.05.26
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Aston Villa Liverpool |
4-2 |
|
10.05.26
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Burnley Aston Villa |
2-2 |
|
07.05.26
|
Aston Villa Nottingham Forest |
4-0 |
|
03.05.26
|
Aston Villa Tottenham |
1-2 |
|
30.04.26
|
Nottingham Forest Aston Villa |
1-0 |
|
25.04.26
|
Fulham Aston Villa |
1-0 |
|
19.04.26
|
Aston Villa Sunderland |
4-3 |
|
16.04.26
|
Aston Villa Bologna |
4-0 |
|
12.04.26
|
Nottingham Forest Aston Villa |
1-1 |
|
09.04.26
|
Bologna Aston Villa |
1-3 |
|
27.03.26
|
Aston Villa Elche |
1-2 |
|
22.03.26
|
Aston Villa West Ham |
2-0 |
|
19.03.26
|
Aston Villa Lille |
2-0 |
|
15.03.26
|
Manchester United Aston Villa |
3-1 |
|
12.03.26
|
Lille Aston Villa |
0-1 |
|
04.03.26
|
Aston Villa Chelsea |
1-4 |
|
27.02.26
|
Wolves Aston Villa |
2-0 |
|
21.02.26
|
Aston Villa Leeds |
1-1 |
|
14.02.26
|
Aston Villa Newcastle |
1-3 |
|
11.02.26
|
Aston Villa Brighton |
1-0 |
|
07.02.26
|
Bournemouth Aston Villa |
1-1 |
|
01.02.26
|
Aston Villa Brentford |
0-1 |
|
29.01.26
|
Aston Villa Salzburg |
3-2 |
|
25.01.26
|
Newcastle Aston Villa |
0-2 |
|
22.01.26
|
Fenerbahce Aston Villa |
0-1 |
|
18.01.26
|
Aston Villa Everton |
0-1 |
|
10.01.26
|
Tottenham Aston Villa |
1-2 |
|
07.01.26
|
Crystal Palace Aston Villa |
0-0 |
|
03.01.26
|
Aston Villa Nottingham Forest |
3-1 |
|
30.12.25
|
Arsenal Aston Villa |
4-1 |
|
27.12.25
|
Chelsea Aston Villa |
1-2 |
|
21.12.25
|
Aston Villa Manchester United |
2-1 |
|
14.12.25
|
West Ham Aston Villa |
2-3 |
|
11.12.25
|
FC Basel Aston Villa |
1-2 |
|
06.12.25
|
Aston Villa Arsenal |
2-1 |
|
03.12.25
|
Brighton Aston Villa |
3-4 |
|
30.11.25
|
Aston Villa Wolves |
1-0 |
|
27.11.25
|
Aston Villa Young Boys |
2-1 |
|
23.11.25
|
Leeds Aston Villa |
1-2 |
|
09.11.25
|
Aston Villa Bournemouth |
4-0 |
|
06.11.25
|
Aston Villa Maccabi Tel Aviv |
2-0 |
|
01.11.25
|
Liverpool Aston Villa |
2-0 |
|
26.10.25
|
Aston Villa Manchester City |
1-0 |
|
23.10.25
|
Go Ahead Eagles Aston Villa |
2-1 |
|
19.10.25
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Tottenham Aston Villa |
1-2 |
|
05.10.25
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Aston Villa Burnley |
2-1 |
|
02.10.25
|
Feyenoord Aston Villa |
0-2 |
|
28.09.25
|
Aston Villa Fulham |
3-1 |
|
25.09.25
|
Aston Villa Bologna |
1-0 |
|
15.05.26
|
Aston Villa Liverpool |
4-2 |
|
07.05.26
|
Aston Villa Nottingham Forest |
4-0 |
|
03.05.26
|
Aston Villa Tottenham |
1-2 |
|
19.04.26
|
Aston Villa Sunderland |
4-3 |
|
16.04.26
|
Aston Villa Bologna |
4-0 |
|
27.03.26
|
Aston Villa Elche |
1-2 |
|
22.03.26
|
Aston Villa West Ham |
2-0 |
|
19.03.26
|
Aston Villa Lille |
2-0 |
|
04.03.26
|
Aston Villa Chelsea |
1-4 |
|
21.02.26
|
Aston Villa Leeds |
1-1 |
|
14.02.26
|
Aston Villa Newcastle |
1-3 |
|
11.02.26
|
Aston Villa Brighton |
1-0 |
|
01.02.26
|
Aston Villa Brentford |
0-1 |
|
29.01.26
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Aston Villa Salzburg |
3-2 |
|
18.01.26
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Aston Villa Everton |
0-1 |
|
03.01.26
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Aston Villa Nottingham Forest |
3-1 |
|
21.12.25
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Aston Villa Manchester United |
2-1 |
|
06.12.25
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Aston Villa Arsenal |
2-1 |
|
30.11.25
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Aston Villa Wolves |
1-0 |
|
27.11.25
|
Aston Villa Young Boys |
2-1 |
|
09.11.25
|
Aston Villa Bournemouth |
4-0 |
|
06.11.25
|
Aston Villa Maccabi Tel Aviv |
2-0 |
|
26.10.25
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Aston Villa Manchester City |
1-0 |
|
05.10.25
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Aston Villa Burnley |
2-1 |
|
28.09.25
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Aston Villa Fulham |
3-1 |
|
25.09.25
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Aston Villa Bologna |
1-0 |
|
31.08.25
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Aston Villa Crystal Palace |
0-3 |
|
16.08.25
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Aston Villa Newcastle |
0-0 |
|
06.08.25
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Aston Villa Roma |
4-0 |
|
16.05.25
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Aston Villa Tottenham |
2-0 |
|
03.05.25
|
Aston Villa Fulham |
1-0 |
|
19.04.25
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Aston Villa Newcastle |
4-1 |
|
15.04.25
|
Aston Villa PSG |
3-2 |
|
05.04.25
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Aston Villa Nottingham Forest |
2-1 |
|
12.03.25
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Aston Villa Club Brugge |
3-0 |
|
28.02.25
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Aston Villa Cardiff |
2-0 |
|
22.02.25
|
Aston Villa Chelsea |
2-1 |
|
19.02.25
|
Aston Villa Liverpool |
2-2 |
|
15.02.25
|
Aston Villa Ipswich |
1-1 |
|
09.02.25
|
Aston Villa Tottenham |
2-1 |
|
29.01.25
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Aston Villa Celtic |
4-2 |
|
26.01.25
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Aston Villa West Ham |
1-1 |
|
10.01.25
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Aston Villa West Ham |
2-1 |
|
04.01.25
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Aston Villa Leicester |
2-1 |
|
30.12.24
|
Aston Villa Brighton |
2-2 |
|
21.12.24
|
Aston Villa Manchester City |
2-1 |
|
07.12.24
|
Aston Villa Southampton |
1-0 |
|
04.12.24
|
Aston Villa Brentford |
3-1 |
|
27.11.24
|
Aston Villa Juventus |
0-0 |
|
23.11.24
|
Aston Villa Crystal Palace |
2-2 |
|
20.05.26
|
Freiburg Aston Villa |
0-3 |
|
10.05.26
|
Burnley Aston Villa |
2-2 |
|
30.04.26
|
Nottingham Forest Aston Villa |
1-0 |
|
25.04.26
|
Fulham Aston Villa |
1-0 |
|
12.04.26
|
Nottingham Forest Aston Villa |
1-1 |
|
09.04.26
|
Bologna Aston Villa |
1-3 |
|
15.03.26
|
Manchester United Aston Villa |
3-1 |
|
12.03.26
|
Lille Aston Villa |
0-1 |
|
27.02.26
|
Wolves Aston Villa |
2-0 |
|
07.02.26
|
Bournemouth Aston Villa |
1-1 |
|
25.01.26
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Newcastle Aston Villa |
0-2 |
|
22.01.26
|
Fenerbahce Aston Villa |
0-1 |
|
10.01.26
|
Tottenham Aston Villa |
1-2 |
|
07.01.26
|
Crystal Palace Aston Villa |
0-0 |
|
30.12.25
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Arsenal Aston Villa |
4-1 |
|
27.12.25
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Chelsea Aston Villa |
1-2 |
|
14.12.25
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West Ham Aston Villa |
2-3 |
|
11.12.25
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FC Basel Aston Villa |
1-2 |
|
03.12.25
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Brighton Aston Villa |
3-4 |
|
23.11.25
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Leeds Aston Villa |
1-2 |
|
01.11.25
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Liverpool Aston Villa |
2-0 |
|
23.10.25
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Go Ahead Eagles Aston Villa |
2-1 |
|
19.10.25
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Tottenham Aston Villa |
1-2 |
|
02.10.25
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Feyenoord Aston Villa |
0-2 |
|
21.09.25
|
Sunderland Aston Villa |
1-1 |
|
16.09.25
|
Brentford Aston Villa (Penalties:4 - 2) |
1-1 |
|
13.09.25
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Everton Aston Villa |
0-0 |
|
23.08.25
|
Brentford Aston Villa |
1-0 |
|
10.08.25
|
Villarreal Aston Villa |
0-2 |
|
09.08.25
|
Marseille Aston Villa |
3-1 |
|
02.08.25
|
Nashville Aston Villa |
2-2 |
|
31.07.25
|
St Louis Aston Villa |
1-2 |
|
26.07.25
|
Eintracht Frankfurt Aston Villa |
2-2 |
|
19.07.25
|
Hansa Rostock Aston Villa |
3-1 |
|
16.07.25
|
Walsall Aston Villa |
1-0 |
|
25.05.25
|
Manchester United Aston Villa |
2-0 |
|
10.05.25
|
Bournemouth Aston Villa |
0-1 |
|
26.04.25
|
Crystal Palace Aston Villa |
3-0 |
|
22.04.25
|
Manchester City Aston Villa |
2-1 |
|
12.04.25
|
Southampton Aston Villa |
0-3 |
|
09.04.25
|
PSG Aston Villa |
3-1 |
|
02.04.25
|
Brighton Aston Villa |
0-3 |
|
30.03.25
|
Preston Aston Villa |
0-3 |
|
20.03.25
|
Al Ain Aston Villa |
1-3 |
|
08.03.25
|
Brentford Aston Villa |
0-1 |
|
04.03.25
|
Club Brugge Aston Villa |
1-3 |
|
25.02.25
|
Crystal Palace Aston Villa |
4-1 |
|
01.02.25
|
Wolves Aston Villa |
2-0 |
|
21.01.25
|
Monaco Aston Villa |
1-0 |
|
18.01.25
|
Arsenal Aston Villa |
2-2 |
|
17.05.26
|
Atalanta Bologna |
0-1 |
|
11.05.26
|
Napoli Bologna |
2-3 |
|
03.05.26
|
Bologna Cagliari |
0-0 |
|
25.04.26
|
Bologna Roma |
0-2 |
|
19.04.26
|
Juventus Bologna |
2-0 |
|
16.04.26
|
Aston Villa Bologna |
4-0 |
|
12.04.26
|
Bologna Lecce |
2-0 |
|
09.04.26
|
Bologna Aston Villa |
1-3 |
|
05.04.26
|
Cremonese Bologna |
1-2 |
|
22.03.26
|
Bologna Lazio |
0-2 |
|
19.03.26
|
Roma Bologna |
3-4 |
|
15.03.26
|
Sassuolo Bologna |
0-1 |
|
12.03.26
|
Bologna Roma |
1-1 |
|
08.03.26
|
Bologna Verona |
1-2 |
|
02.03.26
|
Pisa Bologna |
0-1 |
|
26.02.26
|
Bologna Brann |
1-0 |
|
23.02.26
|
Bologna Udinese |
1-0 |
|
19.02.26
|
Brann Bologna |
0-1 |
|
15.02.26
|
Torino Bologna |
1-2 |
|
11.02.26
|
Bologna Lazio (Penalties:1 - 4) |
1-1 |
|
08.02.26
|
Bologna Parma |
0-1 |
|
03.02.26
|
Bologna AC Milan |
0-3 |
|
29.01.26
|
Maccabi Tel Aviv Bologna |
0-3 |
|
25.01.26
|
Genoa Bologna |
3-2 |
|
22.01.26
|
Bologna Celtic |
2-2 |
|
18.01.26
|
Bologna Fiorentina |
1-2 |
|
15.01.26
|
Verona Bologna |
2-3 |
|
10.01.26
|
Como Bologna |
1-1 |
|
07.01.26
|
Bologna Atalanta |
0-2 |
|
04.01.26
|
Inter Milan Bologna |
3-1 |
|
28.12.25
|
Bologna Sassuolo |
1-1 |
|
22.12.25
|
Napoli Bologna |
2-0 |
|
19.12.25
|
Bologna Inter Milan (Penalties:3 - 2) |
1-1 |
|
14.12.25
|
Bologna Juventus |
0-1 |
|
11.12.25
|
Celta Vigo Bologna |
1-2 |
|
07.12.25
|
Lazio Bologna |
1-1 |
|
04.12.25
|
Bologna Parma |
2-1 |
|
01.12.25
|
Bologna Cremonese |
1-3 |
|
27.11.25
|
Bologna Salzburg |
4-1 |
|
22.11.25
|
Udinese Bologna |
0-3 |
|
09.11.25
|
Bologna Napoli |
2-0 |
|
06.11.25
|
Bologna Brann |
0-0 |
|
02.11.25
|
Parma Bologna |
1-3 |
|
29.10.25
|
Bologna Torino |
0-0 |
|
26.10.25
|
Fiorentina Bologna |
2-2 |
|
23.10.25
|
FCSB Bologna |
1-2 |
|
19.10.25
|
Cagliari Bologna |
0-2 |
|
05.10.25
|
Bologna Pisa |
4-0 |
|
02.10.25
|
Bologna Freiburg |
1-1 |
|
28.09.25
|
Lecce Bologna |
2-2 |
|
03.05.26
|
Bologna Cagliari |
0-0 |
|
25.04.26
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Bologna Roma |
0-2 |
|
12.04.26
|
Bologna Lecce |
2-0 |
|
09.04.26
|
Bologna Aston Villa |
1-3 |
|
22.03.26
|
Bologna Lazio |
0-2 |
|
12.03.26
|
Bologna Roma |
1-1 |
|
08.03.26
|
Bologna Verona |
1-2 |
|
26.02.26
|
Bologna Brann |
1-0 |
|
23.02.26
|
Bologna Udinese |
1-0 |
|
11.02.26
|
Bologna Lazio (Penalties:1 - 4) |
1-1 |
|
08.02.26
|
Bologna Parma |
0-1 |
|
03.02.26
|
Bologna AC Milan |
0-3 |
|
22.01.26
|
Bologna Celtic |
2-2 |
|
18.01.26
|
Bologna Fiorentina |
1-2 |
|
07.01.26
|
Bologna Atalanta |
0-2 |
|
28.12.25
|
Bologna Sassuolo |
1-1 |
|
19.12.25
|
Bologna Inter Milan (Penalties:3 - 2) |
1-1 |
|
14.12.25
|
Bologna Juventus |
0-1 |
|
04.12.25
|
Bologna Parma |
2-1 |
|
01.12.25
|
Bologna Cremonese |
1-3 |
|
27.11.25
|
Bologna Salzburg |
4-1 |
|
09.11.25
|
Bologna Napoli |
2-0 |
|
06.11.25
|
Bologna Brann |
0-0 |
|
29.10.25
|
Bologna Torino |
0-0 |
|
05.10.25
|
Bologna Pisa |
4-0 |
|
02.10.25
|
Bologna Freiburg |
1-1 |
|
20.09.25
|
Bologna Genoa |
2-1 |
|
30.08.25
|
Bologna Como |
1-0 |
|
02.08.25
|
Bologna Levadiakos |
3-2 |
|
20.07.25
|
Bologna Virtus Verona |
7-0 |
|
24.05.25
|
Bologna Genoa |
1-3 |
|
04.05.25
|
Bologna Juventus |
1-1 |
|
24.04.25
|
Bologna Empoli |
2-1 |
|
20.04.25
|
Bologna Inter Milan |
1-0 |
|
07.04.25
|
Bologna Napoli |
1-1 |
|
16.03.25
|
Bologna Lazio |
5-0 |
|
02.03.25
|
Bologna Cagliari |
2-1 |
|
27.02.25
|
Bologna AC Milan |
2-1 |
|
14.02.25
|
Bologna Torino |
3-2 |
|
01.02.25
|
Bologna Como |
2-0 |
|
21.01.25
|
Bologna Dortmund |
2-1 |
|
18.01.25
|
Bologna Monza |
3-1 |
|
12.01.25
|
Bologna Roma |
2-2 |
|
30.12.24
|
Bologna Verona |
2-3 |
|
15.12.24
|
Bologna Fiorentina |
1-0 |
|
03.12.24
|
Bologna Monza |
4-0 |
|
30.11.24
|
Bologna Venezia |
3-0 |
|
27.11.24
|
Bologna Lille |
1-2 |
|
05.11.24
|
Bologna Monaco |
0-1 |
|
02.11.24
|
Bologna Lecce |
1-0 |
|
17.05.26
|
Atalanta Bologna |
0-1 |
|
11.05.26
|
Napoli Bologna |
2-3 |
|
19.04.26
|
Juventus Bologna |
2-0 |
|
16.04.26
|
Aston Villa Bologna |
4-0 |
|
05.04.26
|
Cremonese Bologna |
1-2 |
|
19.03.26
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Roma Bologna |
3-4 |
|
15.03.26
|
Sassuolo Bologna |
0-1 |
|
02.03.26
|
Pisa Bologna |
0-1 |
|
19.02.26
|
Brann Bologna |
0-1 |
|
15.02.26
|
Torino Bologna |
1-2 |
|
29.01.26
|
Maccabi Tel Aviv Bologna |
0-3 |
|
25.01.26
|
Genoa Bologna |
3-2 |
|
15.01.26
|
Verona Bologna |
2-3 |
|
10.01.26
|
Como Bologna |
1-1 |
|
04.01.26
|
Inter Milan Bologna |
3-1 |
|
22.12.25
|
Napoli Bologna |
2-0 |
|
11.12.25
|
Celta Vigo Bologna |
1-2 |
|
07.12.25
|
Lazio Bologna |
1-1 |
|
22.11.25
|
Udinese Bologna |
0-3 |
|
02.11.25
|
Parma Bologna |
1-3 |
|
26.10.25
|
Fiorentina Bologna |
2-2 |
|
23.10.25
|
FCSB Bologna |
1-2 |
|
19.10.25
|
Cagliari Bologna |
0-2 |
|
28.09.25
|
Lecce Bologna |
2-2 |
|
25.09.25
|
Aston Villa Bologna |
1-0 |
|
14.09.25
|
AC Milan Bologna |
1-0 |
|
23.08.25
|
Roma Bologna |
1-0 |
|
09.08.25
|
Stuttgart Bologna |
0-1 |
|
18.05.25
|
Fiorentina Bologna |
3-2 |
|
14.05.25
|
AC Milan Bologna |
0-1 |
|
09.05.25
|
AC Milan Bologna |
3-1 |
|
28.04.25
|
Udinese Bologna |
0-0 |
|
13.04.25
|
Atalanta Bologna |
2-0 |
|
01.04.25
|
Empoli Bologna |
0-3 |
|
29.03.25
|
Venezia Bologna |
0-1 |
|
09.03.25
|
Verona Bologna |
1-2 |
|
22.02.25
|
Parma Bologna |
2-0 |
|
09.02.25
|
Lecce Bologna |
0-0 |
|
04.02.25
|
Atalanta Bologna |
0-1 |
|
29.01.25
|
Sporting CP Bologna |
1-1 |
|
25.01.25
|
Empoli Bologna |
1-1 |
|
15.01.25
|
Inter Milan Bologna |
2-2 |
|
21.12.24
|
Torino Bologna |
0-2 |
|
11.12.24
|
Benfica Bologna |
0-0 |
|
07.12.24
|
Juventus Bologna |
2-2 |
|
24.11.24
|
Lazio Bologna |
3-0 |
|
10.11.24
|
Roma Bologna |
2-3 |
|
29.10.24
|
Cagliari Bologna |
0-2 |
|
22.10.24
|
Aston Villa Bologna |
2-0 |
|
19.10.24
|
Genoa Bologna |
2-2 |
|
09.04.2026
|
Bologna Aston Villa |
1-3
|
|
25.09.2025
|
Aston Villa Bologna |
1-0
|
|
22.10.2024
|
Aston Villa Bologna |
2-0
|
|
25.09.2025
|
Aston Villa Bologna |
1-0
|
|
22.10.2024
|
Aston Villa Bologna |
2-0
|