Ahead of a big night at Villa Park, PP News tipster Feargal Brennan<\/a> has put together four selections for a Bet Builder on Thursday night\u2019s fixture.<\/p>\n He\u2019s included three player picks which are covered by\u00a0Paddy\u2019s Super Sub offer<\/a>, meaning if the player gets substituted, the pick will carry over to his replacement So, let\u2019s get to his Aston Villa v Bologna<\/a> betting tips.<\/p>\n Aston Villa v Bologna Bet Builder<\/a> tips<\/p>\n Aston Villa to win & both teams to score: Yes A Bet Builder with these selections pays at approximately\u00a08\/1\u00a0with Paddy Power.\u00a0CLICK HERE TO ADD IT TO YOUR BETSLIP<\/a>.<\/p>\n *All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change<\/p>\n WHEN: Thursday, April 16th, 8pm Villa to win & both teams to score<\/p>\n With Villa effectively assured of Champions League qualification for next season via a top five finish in the Premier League, they can really go for it now in the Europa League.<\/p>\n Seven wins from eight games in the league phase \u2013 including a 1-0 home victory over Bologna back in September \u2013 powered Emery\u2019s charges directly into the knockout stages. They brushed aside Lille in the last 16, with home and away wins, and Watkins\u2019 late salvo ensured a firm victory in Italy seven days ago.<\/p>\n Bologna edged past Brann in the previous round, but this looks a step too far for them in front of what will be a rocking Villa Park. However, the hosts might not have it all their own way with just three clean sheets kept in the last 10 over all competitions, and Bologna have only failed to score once in their last 14 outings.<\/p>\n Ollie Watkins to score <\/p>\n Watkins popped up with two second half goals out in Bologna on the back of bagging in the away win at Lille last month. He looks to be ending the campaign strongly, with four goals in his last five starts, and a goal-filled few weeks could seal his spot in England\u2019s World Cup squad this summer.<\/p>\n Morgan Rogers 3+ foul involvements<\/p>\n Morgan Rogers has been a key man for Villa this season with 16 goal contributions across all competitions. Despite not managing a goal or assist so far in the Europa League knockouts, he\u2019s always involved, whether that\u2019s by being fouled or dishing out a few late tackles of his own.<\/p>\n Three of his last five European games have seen him rack up three or more foul involvements including five in the first-leg. He\u2019s the creative and combative heartbeat of Emery\u2019s team and is also on Thomas Tuchel\u2019s maybe list for the World Cup in June.<\/p>\n Lewis Ferguson 2+ fouls committed<\/p>\n Bologna captain Lewis Ferguson will again go eyeball to eyeball with Rogers after feisty battle last week. The Scotland international was fouled once and committed one foul in the first-leg and he\u2019s also the top fouler in the Europa League this season on 27.<\/p>\n Three of his four Europa games prior to last week featured three or more fouls given away, so I can see him making at last two here, with Bologna needing goals on the night.<\/p>\n Aston Villa v Bologna Bet Builder<\/a> tips<\/p>\n Aston Villa to win & both teams to score: Yes A Bet Builder with these selections pays at approximately\u00a08\/1\u00a0with Paddy Power.\u00a0CLICK HERE TO ADD IT TO YOUR BETSLIP<\/a>.<\/p>\n *All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n Tap here for PP.com\u2019s latest football odds<\/a><\/p>\n The Paddy Power Guide To Safer Gambling \u2013 Everything You Need To Know<\/a><\/p>\n
Ollie Watkins to score
Morgan Rogers 3+ foul involvements
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WHERE: Villa Park, Birmingham.
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Ollie Watkins to score
Morgan Rogers 3+ foul involvements
Lewis Ferguson 2+ fouls committed<\/p>\n
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