The English side are deemed the favourites to win this year's competition, but they'll need to navigate a tricky tie against a Serie A betting guide outfit that have already performed well in the tournament.

Quick Picks

Our pick: Aston Villa to win

Value bet: 'Yes' in the BTTS

Long shot: Bernardeschi to score anytime

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Unai Emery's side finished second in the Group Phase, and with Lyon out, they've become the team to beat.

His Villains won seven of their eight games (one defeat), and defeated LOSC Lille in the Round of 16 to reach the quarter-finals.

They would defeat the French side 3-0 on aggregate, with a 1-0 victory on the road in the first leg setting them up for victory.

Bologna finished 10th in the League Phase, experiencing just one defeat - to Aston Villa in MW1 (1-0 at Villa Park).

From that point on, they would win four and draw three of their remaining seven games.

Vincenzo Italiano's side would then need to overcome SK Brann in the play-offs, which they did with two 1-0 victories across each leg.

A Round of 16 encounter against Serie A rivals Roma followed, which saw seven goals scored across both ties.

Bologna would advance 4-3 on aggregate, winning 4-3 on the road after holding Roma to a 1-1 draw at home.

Betting Markets to Watch

Based on the very first meeting in this year's UEFA Europa League betting guide Group Phase, Aston Villa have been made the favourites to win, and we think there's value worth exploring in Unai Emery's side.

They've been a little up and down domestically recently, but within European competition, they've been one of the best.

They've been consistent in putting up wins and have kept five clean sheets across 10 games.

They are very hard to break down, and we think the Italians will struggle.

Still, we do think that the 'Both Teams to Score' market will hit, as it has in four of Bologna's last five Europa League matches in Italy.

With both teams possessing players who can score (Federico Bernardeschi has five goals in this year's competition), there's a strong likelihood that it will hit again.

We do think this game will be a little cagey and close like MW1, but we think there's value in the 'Over 2.5 goals' hitting.

While it has only hit twice in six home games for Bologna, Aston Villa have found a way to win no matter what.

With Bologna likely to score, we think the English side will find a way to get at least two.

Our Prediction

Check the latest Bologna vs Aston Villa betting odds at Sportsbet.

As highlighted, we think there's value in the Aston Villa moneyline market.

We think the English side are likely to win, having won nine of their 10 games in this year's competition (one loss).

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