Nottingham
Aston Villa
Apr 30 20:00
7h 27m 15s
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The City Ground hosts an all-English, all-Midlands Europa League semi-final first leg between Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa on April 30, 2026. This is the first all-English semi-final in this competition since 1973, promising a historically resonant night on the banks of the Trent.
Predictions & Tips
Form Guide
Nottingham
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Vítor Pereira's Forest are successfully balancing a Europa League run with Premier League survival. They enter this tie with high confidence following consecutive league victories where they scored nine combined goals against Burnley and Sunderland. The City Ground remains one of England's most atmospheric venues, where the weight of European history and the noise of the Trent End create immense pressure for visitors.
Aston Villa
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Unai Emery, a four-time winner of this competition, brings elite tactical experience to Villa's semi-final bid. The Villains have enjoyed one of the finest runs in this edition of the tournament to reach this stage. While a lackluster defeat to Fulham over the weekend ended their six-game unbeaten streak, they remain a formidable side with a manager who specializes in navigating high-stakes European knockouts.
Prediction
An all-English European semi-final with enormous stakes suggests a tie with at least two goals at full-time.
What are the best odds for the game?
Nottingham Forest are given 2.55 odds to win at home, while Aston Villa are favoured at 2.85 for the away win. A draw is staged at 3.55 odds.
Poll: Who Will Win?
While we've offered our projections, it's important you make your final decision having considered all angles.
