Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time and supercomputer prediction
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Credit: Imago Wed 6 May 2026 10:00, UK Aston Villa will need to overturn a deficit on Thursday if they are to get past Nottingham Forest and book their place in the Europa League final.Last week’s first leg saw the Tricky Trees win 1-0 at the City Ground, with Chris Wood’s penalty proving the difference between the sides.Villa will need to overcome a dismal run of form if they are to progress, with Sunday’s defeat to Tottenham at Villa Park their third consecutive loss across all competitions.Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, won their fifth straight game when they smashed Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Monday.Unai Emery will hope Villa’s form goes out of the window on Thursday, with Villa Park set for one of its biggest nights in recent history. ⚽ Aston Villa Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Aston Villa fixture. VISIT THE VILLA MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES How to watch Aston Villa vs Nottingham ForestFormer scout Mick Brown exclusively told Football Insider this week that Emery could walk away from Villa this summer, with speculation growing that the Spaniard is not happy.The Villans have collapsed in the second half of the season, and can thank Chelsea’s disastrous season for the fact that they remain in the Champions League positions.
Aston Villa Premier League form in 2026Wins5Draws4Losses8Scored18Conceded21League position13thMuch is riding on Thursday’s game for the 54-year-old, who is keen to win his fifth Europa League title and bring success to Villa Park. Defeat would surely leave many Villa fans questioning Emery’s future.The situation feels very different for Nottingham Forest, who will have achieved their main goal if results go their way in the Premier League this weekend and confirm their safety.Even still, Vitor Pereira will be well aware of how big the opportunity is for his side, and they will be incredibly confident on the back of their recent form.
The first leg, which saw Pereira’s side dominate much of the action, however, has changed things in the supercomputer’s eye.Nottingham Forest now have a 65.17 per cent chance of making it to the final, while Villa are the underdogs at 34.83 per cent. Of course, the visitors will have the lead going into the game, but it says much about the way Emery’s team have shrunk in recent months that there is so little confidence that they will win at home. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.