Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 07 May

Aston Villa

L L L W W

2nd place in Group A

4-0

07/05/2026 15:00

Nottingham Forest

W W W W W

13th place in Group A

UEFA Europa League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest on 07 May 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest preview before placing your bet.

Aston Villa will face Nottingham Forest in UEFA Europa League on May 7, 2026 at 15:00.
Aston Villa are currently 2nd with 21 points after 8 matches.
Nottingham Forest sit 13th with 14 points from 8 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.76.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2026-05-07

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest - Prediction & Odds

Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest

2026-05-07 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 07/05/2026

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Lyon	21	8	7	0	1	18	5	13
02 Aston Villa	21	8	7	0	1	14	6	8
03 Midtjylland	19	8	6	1	1	18	8	10
04 Real Betis	17	8	5	2	1	13	7	6
05 FC Porto	17	8	5	2	1	13	7	6
06 Sporting Braga	17	8	5	2	1	11	5	6
07 SC Freiburg	17	8	5	2	1	10	4	6
08 AS Roma	16	8	5	1	2	13	6	7
09 Racing Genk	16	8	5	1	2	11	7	4
10 Bologna	15	8	4	3	1	14	7	7
11 VfB Stuttgart	15	8	5	0	3	15	9	6
12 Ferencvarosi TC	15	8	4	3	1	12	11	1
13 Nottingham Forest	14	8	4	2	2	15	7	8
14 FC Viktoria Plzen	14	8	3	5	0	8	3	5
15 Crvena Zvezda	14	8	4	2	2	7	6	1
16 Celta Vigo	13	8	4	1	3	15	11	4
17 PAOK Saloniki	12	8	3	3	2	17	14	3
18 Lille	12	8	4	0	4	12	9	3
19 Fenerbahce	12	8	3	3	2	10	7	3
20 Panathinaikos	12	8	3	3	2	11	9	2
21 Celtic FC	11	8	3	2	3	13	15	-2
22 Ludogorets Razgrad	10	8	3	1	4	12	15	-3
23 Dinamo Zagreb	10	8	3	1	4	12	16	-4
24 Brann	9	8	2	3	3	9	11	-2
25 Young Boys	9	8	3	0	5	10	16	-6
26 Sturm Graz	7	8	2	1	5	5	11	-6
27 FCSB	7	8	2	1	5	9	16	-7
28 Go Ahead Eagles	7	8	2	1	5	6	14	-8
29 Feyenoord	6	8	2	0	6	11	15	-4
30 Basel	6	8	2	0	6	9	13	-4
31 Red Bull Salzburg	6	8	2	0	6	10	15	-5
32 Glasgow Rangers	4	8	1	1	6	5	14	-9
33 Nice	3	8	1	0	7	7	15	-8
34 FC Utrecht	1	8	0	1	7	5	15	-10
35 Malmo FF	1	8	0	1	7	4	15	-11
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv	1	8	0	1	7	2	22	-20

Head To Head

30/04/2026 15:00

Nottingham Forest

1 - 0

Aston Villa

UEFA EL

12/04/2026 09:00

Nottingham Forest

1 - 1

Aston Villa

ENG PR

03/01/2026 08:30

Aston Villa

3 - 1

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

05/04/2025 12:30

Aston Villa

2 - 1

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

14/12/2024 13:30

Nottingham Forest

2 - 1

Aston Villa

ENG PR

24/02/2024 11:00

Aston Villa

4 - 2

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

Nottingham Forest

83%

Draw

17%

Aston Villa

Aston Villa Last 6 matches

03/05/2026 14:00

Aston Villa 1 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur

ENG PR

30/04/2026 15:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 0 Aston Villa

UEFA EL

25/04/2026 07:30

Fulham 1 - 0 Aston Villa

ENG PR

19/04/2026 09:00

Aston Villa 4 - 3 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

16/04/2026 15:00

Aston Villa 4 - 0 Bologna

UEFA EL

12/04/2026 09:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Aston Villa

ENG PR

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest

04/05/2026 10:00

Chelsea 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

30/04/2026 15:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 0 Aston Villa

UEFA EL

24/04/2026 15:00

Sunderland A.F.C 0 - 5 Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

19/04/2026 09:00

Nottingham Forest 4 - 1 Burnley

ENG PR

16/04/2026 15:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 0 FC Porto

UEFA EL

12/04/2026 09:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Aston Villa

ENG PR

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues UEFA Europa League

Played games

Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored

Avg. per game

1.38

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.30

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 56 matches

YesNo

45 (80%)11 (20%)

In last 56 matches

NoYes

38 (68%)18 (32%)

Aston Villa

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest

Shots

Aston Villa

Total shots

12.55 avg / game

Blocked

192 total

Avg. 3.49

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

13.80 avg / game

Blocked

231 total

Avg. 4.20

Aston Villa Pass Nottingham Forest

Total passes

24722

Avg. 449 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

24207

Avg. 432 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Aston Villa

Played games

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.29

5.13

287

Corners

301

5.38

14.95

837

Throw-ins

987

17.63

1.07

Offsides

1.59

3.11

174

GK saves

151

2.70

Aston Villa

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.54

1.70

0.04

0.04

10.29

576

Fouls

637

11.38

8.68

486

Tackles

577

10.30

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest on 07 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this UEFA Europa League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Aston Villa's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nottingham Forest's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

UEFA Europa League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live UEFA Europa League standings and the UEFA Europa League form table to understand exactly where Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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