Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Europa League season. The game takes place at The City Ground on Thursday, 30/04/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Nottingham Forest F.C. vs Aston Villa F.C., based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Nottingham Forest FC preview
Nottingham Forest comes into the match having played 14 games in the Europa League so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.71 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 13 draws, and 20 losses.
Nottingham Forest's attack has scored 69 goals during this period. Out of this total, 23 goals were scored in the Europa League, averaging 1.64 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.38.
The offence system of Nottingham Forest is led by Morgan Gibbs-White as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 13 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Callum Hudson-Odoi, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 0.86 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 63 goals conceded in 50 matches, resulting in an average of 1.26.
AVFC preview
On the other hand, Aston Villa comes into the match having played 12 games in the Europa League so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.75 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 29 wins, 8 draws, and 12 losses.
Aston Villa's attack has scored 75 goals during this period. Out of this total, 24 goals were scored in the Europa League, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.53.
The offence system of Aston Villa is led by Ollie Watkins as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lucas Digne, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 0.58 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 54 goals conceded in 49 matches, resulting in an average of 1.1.
Head to head: Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Nottingham Forest
Europe - UEFA Europa League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D D |
2.2 |
| Home | W W D D L |
1.6 |
| Away | W D W W D |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 57% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.71 | 2.29 |
| Scored | 1.64 | 1.86 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.86 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 29% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 57% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 14% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 57% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.86 | 2.07 | 1.65 |
|
xGA
|
0.98 | 0.92 | 1.03 |
Aston Villa
Europe - UEFA Europa League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D W |
2 |
| Home | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| Away | L D W L W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 92% | 100% | 83% |
| Goals | 2.58 | 2.83 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.33 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 0.58 | 0.5 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 58% | 67% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 83% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.63 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.18 | 1.42 |
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