Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa prediction, odds, expert picks for Europa League match Thursday
Nottingham Forest hosts Aston Villa in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semifinal on April 30, 2026, at City Ground, with both teams coming off strong European performances. Forest, despite struggling in the Premier League, are unbeaten in eight matches and have home advantage, while Villa sit fifth in the EPL but have inconsistent away form. SportsLine expert Jon Eimer favors Nottingham Forest to avoid defeat, citing their recent form and Villa's road struggles.
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Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa prediction, odds, expert picks for Europa League match Thursday SportsLine soccer expert Jon Eimer reveals his top plays for Thursday's Europa League semifinal first-leg match between Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa By James Holliman Apr 30, 2026 at 7:00 am ET • 2 min read Imagn Images Two English Premier League foes do battle on Thursday, April 30, in the UEFA Europa League semifinals when Nottingham Forest hosts Aston Villa in the first leg of their tie. Forest ranks just 16th in the EPL table, five points ahead of the relegation zone, but they have their eyes on a prize if they can advance to the May 20 final in Istanbul, Turkey. Villa are fifth in the EPL table entering Thursday.
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