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Europa League: Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa Preview, Odds, Predictions (Apr 30)
- Nikola Velickovic
- Apr 28, 2026 at 1:47 PM EDT
- Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa odds favor the home side slightly at +150.
- Nottingham Forest hasn’t lost for the past 8 games, and is riding a 3-game winning streak right now.
- Aston Villa lost only once on the road in the Europa League this year.
One English team will reach the finals in Istanbul, yet the question is which one? Both Forest and Villa were European champions, and they are seeking their former glory. But there can be only one here.
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How to Watch
- When: Thursday, April 30, 3:00 pm ET
- Where: City Ground, Nottingham, England
- How to Watch: Paramount+, CBS Sports Network
Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa Odds
Game Preview
Forest plays excellent football these days. The team from Nottingham has 8 games without a loss in a row, winning the last 3. In two, they didn’t concede, while scoring at least four goals in the same number of events.
Something just clicked in Forrest’s game, and this team looks far better than before. Beating Sunderland 0-5 on the road is the prime example, and we’ll see if they can keep on at that pace in this semis.
Villa pretty much secured one of the top five places in the EPL and can now fully focus on the UEL. Unai Emery has 4 titles in this competition and is the absolute ruler of the same, and Villa fans hope to see him lift another trophy this year.
When playing on the road, Aston Villa’s matches aren’t efficient at all. Just two of the past 9 have seen over 2.5 goals, and that tells a lot. Also, the unit from Birmingham has just one defeat away from home in the UEL during this campaign.
Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa Head to Head
These teams had two EPL fixtures this year. Villa won in Birmingham, 3-1, while the second event, which was in Nottingham ended 1-1. Past five have seen both teams netting.
Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa Predictions
We really expect to see a tactical approach on both ends. The stakes are high, and the pressure is as well, therefore, under 2.5 hits is the best pick for the upcoming spectacle in Nottingham.
- Free UEL Picks: Under 2.5 goals
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