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

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 vs Nottingham Forest: Starting Lineups Time : 07/05/2026 15:00

Aston Villa
4 - 0
Finished
Nottingham Forest
90' event Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo / Pau Torres
90' event Leon Bailey / John McGinn
90' event Tyrone Mings / Morgan Rogers
86' event Jadon Sancho / Emiliano Buendia Stati
80' event John McGinn
77' event John McGinn
74' event Lamare Bogarde / Victor Nilsson-Lindelof
58' event Emiliano Buendia Stati
56' event Pau Torres Penalty awarded
36' event Ollie Watkins
event 88' Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos / Jair Paula da Cunha Filho
event 88' Jimmy Sinclair / Omari Hutchinson
event 71' Dilane Bakwa / Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
event 71' Lorenzo Lucca / Chris Wood
event 46' Ryan Yates / James Mcatee
event 45+2' Jair Paula da Cunha Filho
event 18' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
90' event Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo / Pau Torres
event 88' Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos / Jair Paula da Cunha Filho
90' event Leon Bailey / John McGinn
event 88' Jimmy Sinclair / Omari Hutchinson
90' event Tyrone Mings / Morgan Rogers
event 71' Dilane Bakwa / Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
86' event Jadon Sancho / Emiliano Buendia Stati
event 71' Lorenzo Lucca / Chris Wood
80' event John McGinn
event 46' Ryan Yates / James Mcatee
77' event John McGinn
event 45+2' Jair Paula da Cunha Filho
74' event Lamare Bogarde / Victor Nilsson-Lindelof
event 18' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
58' event Emiliano Buendia Stati
56' event Pau Torres Penalty awarded
36' event Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa Aston Villa
Substitutions
#21 Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo
#31 Leon Bailey
#26 Lamare Bogarde
#5 Tyrone Mings
#19 Jadon Sancho
#22 Ian Maatsen
#40 Marco Bizot
#16 Andrés García Robledo
#64 James Wright
#18 Tammy Abraham
#9 Harvey Elliott
Aston Villa Aston Villa Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
18Shots7
10Shots on Goal2
13Fouls12
6Corner Kick3
11Free kick13
1Offside2
0Yellow card2
28Aerial34
2Save6
5Successful Tackles10
8Interceptions17
14Long pass23
3Assist0
2Successful center2
3Shots off goal4
17Head Success14
5Blocked1
5Tackle8
8Dribbles2
14Throw-in12
380Passes360
86Attacks101
39Dangerous attacks31
5Corner Kicks(HT)0
2BigChances1
0BigChancesMissed1
12ShotsInsideBox4
6ShotsOutsideBox3
45DuelsWon43
2.58ExpectedGoals0.79
1.05xGOpenPlay0.74
1.79xGNonPenalty0.79
4xGOT0.68
23Touches In Opposition Box9
12AccurateCrosses15
28GroundDuelsWon29
17AerialDuelsWon14
13Clearances15
Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
Substitutions
#5 Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos
#29 Dilane Bakwa
#20 Lorenzo Lucca
#22 Ryan Yates
#61 Jimmy Sinclair
#26 Sels Matz
#14 Dan Ndoye
#10 Morgan Gibbs White
#6 Ibrahim Sangare
#65 Justin Hanks
#67 Keehan Willows
#51 Archie Whitehall
Commentary
90' Aston Villa — substitution: Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo / Pau Torres
90' Aston Villa — substitution: Leon Bailey / John McGinn
90' Aston Villa — substitution: Tyrone Mings / Morgan Rogers
88' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos / Jair Paula da Cunha Filho
88' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Jimmy Sinclair / Omari Hutchinson
86' Aston Villa — substitution: Jadon Sancho / Emiliano Buendia Stati
80' Goal! John McGinn - Aston Villa
77' Goal! John McGinn - Aston Villa
74' Aston Villa — substitution: Lamare Bogarde / Victor Nilsson-Lindelof
71' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Dilane Bakwa / Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
71' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Lorenzo Lucca / Chris Wood
58' Penalty scored! Emiliano Buendia Stati - Aston Villa
56' VAR review - Aston Villa
46' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Ryan Yates / James Mcatee
45+2' Jair Paula da Cunha Filho - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
36' Goal! Ollie Watkins - Aston Villa
18' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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