Forest Vs A.villa (2026)

Europa League masters under Unai Emery; seeking a record 5th title for him.

: Unai Emery’s exceptional record in the Europa League—including a nine-game winning run in the competition—makes Villa slight favorites to progress overall. Forest vs A.Villa

Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa face off in a historic first leg on Thursday, April 30, 2026 . This marks the first-ever all-Midlands tie in major European competition, featuring two former European champions. Match Overview Venue : The City Ground, Nottingham Kick-off : Likely 20:00 BST (Standard Europa League timing) Europa League masters under Unai Emery; seeking a

: The Reds' talisman has 16 goals this season, including five in his last three games. He is a top pick for anytime goalscorer . This marks the first-ever all-Midlands tie in major

: Analysts at WhoScored favor a narrow 1-0 Forest home win, while BoyleSports experts lean toward a stalemate at the City Ground.

: Forest won back-to-back European Cups in 1979/80, while Villa lifted the trophy in 1982. Players to Watch

: Highlighted as a potential card candidate given his intensity in high-stakes matches. Tactical Notes & Prediction