Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 30 April

Nottingham Forest

W D L D L

13th place in Group A

1-0

30/04/2026 15:00

Aston Villa

W W W W D

2nd place in Group A

UEFA Europa League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa on 30 April 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa preview before placing your bet.

Nottingham Forest will face Aston Villa in UEFA Europa League on April 30, 2026 at 15:00.
Nottingham Forest are currently 13th with 14 points after 8 matches.
Aston Villa sit 2nd with 21 points from 8 matches.
Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.33.

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

2026-04-30

Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa - Prediction & Odds

Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa

2026-04-30 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 30/04/2026

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

Nottingham Forest Last 6 matches

18/07/2026 21:00

Notts County 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest

International Club Friendly

24/05/2026 22:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 AFC Bournemouth

English Premier League

17/05/2026 18:30

Manchester United 3 - 2 Nottingham Forest

English Premier League

10/05/2026 20:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Newcastle United

English Premier League

08/05/2026 02:00

Aston Villa 4 - 0 Nottingham Forest

UEFA Europa League

04/05/2026 21:00

Chelsea 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest

English Premier League

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Aston Villa

22/07/2026 01:30

Walsall 0 - 5 Aston Villa

International Club Friendly

24/05/2026 22:00

Manchester City 1 - 2 Aston Villa

English Premier League

21/05/2026 02:00

SC Freiburg 0 - 3 Aston Villa

UEFA Europa League

16/05/2026 02:00

Aston Villa 4 - 2 Liverpool

English Premier League

10/05/2026 20:00

Burnley 2 - 2 Aston Villa

English Premier League

08/05/2026 02:00

Aston Villa 4 - 0 Nottingham Forest

UEFA Europa League

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues UEFA Europa League

Played games

Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.75

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored

Avg. per game

2.57

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.43

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 8 home matches

YesNo

7 (88%)1 (13%)

In last 8 home matches

NoYes

7 (100%)0 (0%)

Nottingham Forest

Recent matches

Aston Villa

Under /Over

(63%)5 3(37%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(86%)6 1(14%)

Under /Over

(38%)3 5(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)2 5(71%)

Under /Over

(38%)3 5(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(43%)3 4(57%)

/Yes

(25%)2 6(75%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(29%)2 5(71%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa

Shots

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

17.25 avg / game

Blocked

37 total

Avg. 4.63

Aston Villa

Total shots

13.86 avg / game

Blocked

24 total

Avg. 3.43

Nottingham Forest Pass Aston Villa

Total passes

4105

Avg. 513 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

3348

Avg. 478 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Nottingham Forest

Played games

Aston Villa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.63

Clean sheets

0.71

6.38

Corners

5.29

16.13

129

Throw-ins

104

14.86

1.13

Offsides

1.00

1.75

GK saves

3.43

Nottingham Forest

DISCIPLINARY

Aston Villa

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.63

0.71

0.00

0.00

11.88

Fouls

11.43

11.50

Tackles

8.29

NEXT MATCHES

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Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

How We Build the Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa on 30 April 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.

Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Nottingham Forest's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Aston Villa'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 Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our UEFA Europa League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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