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As Nottingham Forest prepares to host Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa League on April 30, 2026, both teams come into the fixture with promising recent form. Nottingham Forest has secured victories in three of their last five matches, showcasing a resilient and determined approach. Their home advantage at the City Ground will be pivotal, as they aim to capitalize on familiar conditions and strong fan support.
Aston Villa, meanwhile, matches Forest’s recent form with three wins in their last five outings. This consistency underscores their tactical proficiency and ability to adapt during matches. Villa’s attacking prowess, combined with a solid defensive setup, poses a significant challenge for Forest’s backline.
The bookmakers’ odds reflect a closely contested matchup, with Nottingham Forest favored at 2.57 compared to Aston Villa’s 2.77. Our model suggests a 37.1% probability of a home win, a 28.2% chance for a draw, and a 35% likelihood of an away victory.
In summary, both teams enter with the potential to claim points, making this encounter an intriguing battle. However, as is often the case in football, there are no guaranteed outcomes.
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| Nottingham 37.2% |
Draw 28.6% |
Aston Villa 34.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of UEFA Europa League Aston Villa: 49.38% Nottingham: 20.82%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.61 | 3.45 | 2.82 | |
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2.6 | 3.4 | 2.8 | |
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2.66 | 3.43 | 2.87 | |
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2.5 | 3.2 | 2.75 | |
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2.58 | 3.45 | 2.83 |
Latest Results
| 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 09.04.26 FC Porto – Nottingham Forest – 1:1 22.03.26 Tottenham Hotspur – Nottingham Forest – 0:3 |
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 09.04.26 Bologna FC – Aston Villa – 1:3 27.03.26 Aston Villa – Elche CF – 1:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 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 24.02.24 Aston Villa – Nottingham Forest – 4:2 |
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 | Nottingham (13) | Aston Villa (2) |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
UEFA Europa League Outrights
1. Aston Villa: 1.87 (49.38%)
2. Nottingham: 4.44 (20.82%)
3. Freiburg: 5.22 (17.72%)
4. Braga: 7.65 (12.08%)
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