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As Aston Villa prepares to host Nottingham Forest on May 7, 2026, in a UEFA Europa League clash, both teams arrive with contrasting recent performances that could significantly influence the outcome. Aston Villa has experienced a mixed bag lately, securing two victories in their last five outings. They will look to leverage their home advantage at Villa Park, where the atmosphere often provides an edge.
Conversely, Nottingham Forest has been in impressive form, winning four of their last five matches. Their recent resurgence showcases a robust attacking strategy combined with a resilient defense, making them a formidable challenge for any opposition. The odds reflect a favor towards Aston Villa at 1.83 for a home win, while Nottingham Forest stands at 4.18 for an away win, indicating a tight competition.
Our model assigns a 55.6% probability of a home victory, while the draw and away win probabilities sit at 27.1% and 21.2%, respectively. Given the tactical strengths of both sides, fans and bettors alike should brace for a closely contested match where either team could emerge victorious. As always in football, the final outcome remains uncertain until the final whistle.
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| Aston Villa 52.2% |
Draw 25.8% |
Nottingham 21.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Outrights of UEFA Europa League Aston Villa: 33.66% Nottingham: 31.82%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.84 | 3.79 | 4.4 | |
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1.82 | 3.75 | 4.5 | |
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1.87 | 3.86 | 4.52 | |
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1.83 | 3.5 | 4 | |
 |
1.8 | 3.87 | 4.19 |
Latest Results
| 30.04.26 Nottingham Forest – Aston Villa – 1:0 25.04.26 Fulham FC – Aston Villa – 1:0 19.04.26 Aston Villa – Sunderland AFC – 4:3 16.04.26 Aston Villa – Bologna FC – 4:0 12.04.26 Nottingham Forest – Aston Villa – 1:1 |
30.04.26 Nottingham Forest – Aston Villa – 1:0 24.04.26 Sunderland AFC – Nottingham Forest – 0:5 19.04.26 Nottingham Forest – Burnley FC – 4:1 16.04.26 Nottingham Forest – FC Porto – 1:0 12.04.26 Nottingham Forest – Aston Villa – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 30.04.26 Nottingham Forest – Aston Villa – 1:0 12.04.26 Nottingham Forest – Aston Villa – 1:1 03.01.26 Aston Villa – Nottingham Forest – 3:1 05.04.25 Aston Villa – Nottingham Forest – 2:1 14.12.24 Nottingham Forest – Aston Villa – 2:1 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/16-finals
| 1 | Ludogorets (22) | Ferencvaros (12) | 0 : 2, 2 : 1 |
| 2 | Braga (6) | Bye | |
| 3 | Panathinaikos (20) | Plzen (14) | 2 : 1, 2 : 2 |
| 4 | Betis (4) | Bye | |
| 5 | Din. Zagreb (23) | Genk (9) | 3 : 3, 1 : 3 |
| 6 | Freiburg (7) | Bye | |
| 7 | PAOK (17) | Celta Vigo (16) | 0 : 1, 1 : 2 |
| 8 | Lyon (1) | Bye | |
| 9 | Celtic (21) | Stuttgart (11) | 1 : 0, 1 : 4 |
| 10 | FC Porto (5) | Bye | |
| 11 | Fenerbahce (19) | Nottingham (13) | 2 : 1, 0 : 3 |
| 12 | Midtjylland (3) | Bye | |
| 13 | Brann (24) | Bologna (10) | 0 : 1, 0 : 1 |
| 14 | AS Roma (8) | Bye | |
| 15 | Lille (18) | Crvena zvezda (15) | 2 : 0, 0 : 1 |
| 16 | Aston Villa (2) | Bye |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Ferencvaros (12) | Braga (6) | 0 : 4, 2 : 0 |
| 2 | Panathinaikos (20) | Betis (4) | 0 : 4, 1 : 0 |
| 3 | Genk (9) | Freiburg (7) | 1 : 5, 1 : 0 |
| 4 | Celta Vigo (16) | Lyon (1) | 2 : 0, 1 : 1 |
| 5 | Stuttgart (11) | FC Porto (5) | 0 : 2, 1 : 2 |
| 6 | Nottingham (13) | Midtjylland (3) | 3 : 1, 0 : 1 |
| 7 | Bologna (10) | AS Roma (8) | 4 : 3, 1 : 1 |
| 8 | Lille (18) | Aston Villa (2) | 0 : 2, 0 : 1 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Braga (6) | Betis (4) | 4 : 2, 1 : 1 |
| 2 | Freiburg (7) | Celta Vigo (16) | 3 : 1, 3 : 0 |
| 3 | FC Porto (5) | Nottingham (13) | 0 : 1, 1 : 1 |
| 4 | Bologna (10) | Aston Villa (2) | 0 : 4, 1 : 3 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Braga (6) | Freiburg (7) | 2 : 1 |
| 2 | Nottingham (13) | Aston Villa (2) | 1 : 0 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
UEFA Europa League Outrights
1. Aston Villa: 2.72 (33.66%)
2. Nottingham: 2.88 (31.82%)
3. Braga: 4.91 (18.64%)
4. Freiburg: 5.77 (15.87%)
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