| Aston Villa wins | Draw | Nottingham Forest wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.744 | 3.86 | 4.5 |
| Aston Villa | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|
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LAST GAME: Aston Villa 1 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur
| LAST GAME: Chelsea 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Thursday, May 7, 2026, 3 PM EDT
- Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham, England
- Competition: UEFA Europa League
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest | Thursday, May 7, 2026, 3 PM EDT |
| Aston Villa odds | -120 |
| Nottingham Forest odds | +350 |
| Draw | +270 |
| Over 2 | -182 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Preview and Team News
Aston Villa Team News
Aston Villa enter this match in poor form. In addition to their 1-0 loss in the first leg, they’ve also suffered defeats to London clubs Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur, making it three straight losses. As a result, they come here without much confidence.
Against Tottenham, the Villans held just 48% possession and struggled to create, managing only five shots, including one on target, and producing a single big chance. That output was shocking given their attacking talent.
John McGinn is a doubt, along with Alysson Edward and Amadou Onana. Boubacar Kamara has been ruled out with a knee injury until June.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Maatsen, Mings, Lindelof, Cash; Tielemans, Bogarde; Rogers, Barkley, Bailey; Watkins.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Nottingham Forest are riding a five-game winning streak. During that stretch, they’ve scored 14 goals, conceded a mere two, and kept three clean sheets.
In their most recent 1-3 win over Chelsea, striker Taiwo Awoniyi stood out with two goals, posting 100% shooting accuracy and xGOT of 1.72. Winger Dilane Bakwa, meanwhile, created two chances and completed 88% of his passes.
The Tricky Trees are dealing with several injuries that could impact their depth. Ola Aina, Ibrahim Sangare, John Victor, Murillo, Nicolo Savona, Willy Boly, and Calum Hudson-Odoi have all been ruled out.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Sels; Netz, Morato, Cunha, Williams; Anderson, Yates; McAtee, Jesus, Bakwa; Awoniyi.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
- Pick: Aston Villa to win or draw
- Odds: -476 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 2-2 Nottingham Forest
We expect Villa to either win or earn a draw. This prediction applies only to this game, and not the overall semifinal result. What works in the Villans’ favour, despite their poor form, is their strong head-to-head record. They’ve avoided defeat in 12 of the last 17 meetings with Nottingham Forest.
At home, their record is even stronger, as they are unbeaten in the last seven matches against the Tricky Trees. Earlier this season, they beat them 3-1 at Villa Park in the Premier League.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: -105 (20Bet)
We expect both teams to score. Six of the last seven meetings between these sides at Villa Park have seen this bet land.
Moreover, both clubs have shown strong attacking output in this competition. Villa scored 14 goals during the Europa League group stage, including eight at home. The Tricky Trees, meanwhile, have found the back of the net 15 times.
Igor Jesus is the tournament’s top scorer with seven goals, while Villa’s Leon Bailey leads the competition in xG per 90 minutes with 0.92.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- Paramount+, DAZN, TUDN (USA)
- DAZN (Canada)
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