UEFA Nations event
Aston Villa meet Nottingham Forest in UEFA Europa League, kicking off on 07.05.2026 at 19:00 UTC. European competition takes both sides out of their domestic routine and against opponents from other leagues across the continent — typically a step up in level, and a different kind of test. The sections below cover the history between them, current form and the goal numbers behind the match.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest head-to-head
European football tends to produce repeat meetings over the years, so there is often some shared history to draw on — though a qualifying draw can pair two sides for the first time. Any meetings on record are listed below; a blank table simply means none yet.
Date Event Score 07.05.2026 Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest 4 - 0 30.04.2026 Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa 1 - 0 12.04.2026 Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa 1 - 1
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest recent form
Form carries over from domestic play, which makes it a reliable guide here too. The latest results for each side appear below, newest first, and may span different competitions.
Aston Villa:
Date Event Score 07.08.2026 Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich 1 - 2 04.08.2026 BG Pathum United FC vs Aston Villa 1 - 3 01.08.2026 Indonesia Liga 1 All Stars vs Aston Villa 1 - 3
Nottingham Forest:
Date Event Score 31.07.2026 Sporting Lisbon vs Nottingham Forest 4 - 1 31.07.2026 Portimonense vs Nottingham Forest 1 - 2 26.07.2026 Nottingham Forest vs Vitoria Guimaraes 1 - 1
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest goals
Goals scored and conceded so far, across all competitions, as a rough measure of attacking and defensive output:
- Aston Villa — 35 scored, 22 conceded.
- Nottingham Forest — 28 scored, 18 conceded.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest odds
Bookmakers price the same tie differently, and on European nights those differences can be sharp. Odds-Fan lines up the licensed bookmakers' prices for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest side by side, so the strongest number on each outcome is easy to find.
