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Nottingham ForestLLDLWHead to head
Our prediction
Aston Villa to win
@ 1.68Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 4 – 0 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest preview and result
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest met in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 7 May 2026 at 20:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 4 - 0, 1 - 0 at half time.
Our model gives Aston Villa a 74% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Nottingham Forest 9%. Our pick was Aston Villa to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.68. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Aston Villa or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.18.
Goals: we expect about 2.5 goals (1.5 for Aston Villa, 0.9 for Nottingham Forest). The chance of three or more goals is 45%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (75% confidence). 4 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Aston Villa have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-W-L-D-L), scoring 6 and conceding 9. Nottingham Forest have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-D-L-W), scoring 5 and conceding 8.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest?
Our pre-match prediction is Aston Villa to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.68. Win chances: Aston Villa 74%, draw 17%, Nottingham Forest 9%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 45%).
What time is Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest?
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest (UEFA Europa League) was played on Thursday 7 May 2026 at 20:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest?
The double chance 1X (Aston Villa or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.18. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
UEFA Europa League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Benfica |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 12 |
| 2 |  Bournemouth |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 12 |
| 3 |  Ferencvarosi TC |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 12 |
| 4 |  Union St. Gilloise |
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 10 |
| 5 |  Juventus |
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| 6 |  Olympiakos Piraeus |
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| 7 |  Bayer Leverkusen |
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
| 8 |  Beşiktaş |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 9 |  Dinamo Zagreb |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 10 |  Levski Sofia |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 |  Sunderland |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 12 |  NEC Nijmegen |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 7 |
| 13 |  Lyon |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 7 |
| 14 |  AZ Alkmaar |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 15 |  Anderlecht |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 16 |  OFI |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 17 |  Rennes |
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 18 |  Omonia Nicosia |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 19 |  Torreense |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 6 |
| 20 |  Real Sociedad |
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| 21 |  Crystal Palace |
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 22 |  Sparta Praha |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 23 |  1899 Hoffenheim |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 24 |  Sturm Graz |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 25 |  Celje |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
| 26 |  Red Bull Salzburg |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 4 |
| 27 |  Celta Vigo |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 28 |  AC Milan |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 29 |  Jagiellonia |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 30 |  Plzen |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 31 |  Marseille |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 32 |  Celtic |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 3 |
| 33 |  Hapoel Beer Sheva |
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -7 | 1 |
| 34 |  Lillestrom |
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -8 | 1 |
| 35 |  Lech Poznan |
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -10 | 1 |
| 36 |  Ararat-Armenia |
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -10 | 0 |
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