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 19:00

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: 19:00) 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 are currently 2nd with 21 points after 8 matches.
Nottingham Forest sit 13th with 14 points from 8 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Aston Villa to win with probability 50%.
Head-to-head history favors Aston Villa, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Nottingham Forest have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

19:00

2026-05-07

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest - Prediction & Odds

Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest

2026-05-07 19:00

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 19:00

Nottingham Forest

1 - 0

Aston Villa

UEFA EL

12/04/2026 13:00

Nottingham Forest

1 - 1

Aston Villa

ENG PR

03/01/2026 12:30

Aston Villa

3 - 1

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

05/04/2025 16:30

Aston Villa

2 - 1

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

14/12/2024 17:30

Nottingham Forest

2 - 1

Aston Villa

ENG PR

24/02/2024 15:00

Aston Villa

4 - 2

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

Aston Villa

50%

Draw

17%

Nottingham Forest

33%

Aston Villa Last 6 matches

03/05/2026 18:00

Aston Villa 1 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur ENG PR

30/04/2026 19:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 0 Aston Villa UEFA EL

25/04/2026 11:30

Fulham 1 - 0 Aston Villa ENG PR

19/04/2026 13:00

Aston Villa 4 - 3 Sunderland A.F.C ENG PR

16/04/2026 19:00

Aston Villa 4 - 0 Bologna UEFA EL

12/04/2026 13:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Aston Villa ENG PR

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest

04/05/2026 14:00

Chelsea 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

30/04/2026 19:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 0 Aston Villa UEFA EL

24/04/2026 19:00

Sunderland A.F.C 0 - 5 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

19/04/2026 13:00

Nottingham Forest 4 - 1 Burnley ENG PR

16/04/2026 19:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 0 FC Porto UEFA EL

12/04/2026 13:00

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

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

274

Avg. per game

0.91

Conceded

220

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored

209

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

233

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

184 (61%)116 (39%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

152 (51%)148 (49%)

Aston Villa

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest

Shots

Aston Villa

Total shots

12.12 avg / game

Blocked

833 total

Avg. 3.36

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

11.61 avg / game

Blocked

831 total

Avg. 3.48

Aston Villa Pass Nottingham Forest

Total passes

114242

Avg. 436 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

96700

Avg. 381 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Aston Villa

300

Played games

Nottingham Forest

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.28

5.20

1561

Corners

1329

4.43

13.24

3972

Throw-ins

4882

16.27

1.23

369

Offsides

514

1.71

2.64

793

GK saves

775

2.58

Aston Villa

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.81

544

520

1.73

0.06

0.04

9.65

2895

Fouls

2949

9.83

12.03

3610

Tackles

3868

12.89

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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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