Europa League 2025/26 Semi-Final Match
On May 7, 2026, Villa Park will host the Europa League 2025/26 semi-final clash between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest. Bookmakers at GGBET favor Aston Villa, setting odds of 1.75 for their victory, while Nottingham Forest’s win is priced at 4.83. A draw in regular time is given odds of 3.94. Additionally, odds for Aston Villa to advance stand at 2.05, compared to 1.81 for Nottingham Forest. The over/under for total goals over 3.0 is set at 2.51.
Team Form Ahead of the Match
Aston Villa enters this fixture under pressure after a 1-2 defeat to Tottenham last week. In contrast, Nottingham Forest is riding high on a 3-1 victory over Chelsea, with goals from Awoniyi (two) and Igor Jesus (penalty). Forest’s goalkeeper, Sels, also saved a penalty from Palmer during that match.
Looking at their head-to-head history, Nottingham Forest previously beat Aston Villa 1-0 in their first European encounter, with Wood scoring from the penalty spot. However, in January of this year at Villa Park, Aston Villa secured a 3-1 win, with goals from Watkins and McGinn (brace), while Gibbs-White replied for Forest. Another meeting in Nottingham ended in a 1-1 draw, with an own goal from Murillo and a strike from Williams.
The match kicks off at 22:00 Kyiv time. Fans can watch the live broadcast on the Megogo media service, specifically the Megogo Football 2 channel.
- Expected Aston Villa lineup: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen, Bogarde, Tielemans, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins.
- Nottingham Forest is expected to field: Ortega, Aina, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams, Hutchinson, Dominguez, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Igor Jesus, Wood.
This semi-final represents a critical step for both clubs on their journey to the Europa League final. Aston Villa aims to bounce back from their recent setback, while Nottingham Forest carries momentum and psychological confidence. Given their past meetings, the match promises to be tense and compelling, with both sides holding realistic chances of success. After this decisive showdown, one team will move closer to lifting the trophy.
As both teams prepare for this crucial semi-final, understanding their previous encounters can provide valuable insights. For a detailed analysis of Aston Villa's recent performance and the impact of player injuries on their upcoming matches, check out our preview on Aston Villa's battle against Bologna.