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Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa prediction, odds, expert picks for Europa League match Thursday
TL;DR
Nottingham Forest faces Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa League semifinals, with kickoff at 3 p.m. ET. Villa are favored at +150, while Forest is a +190 underdog.
Key points
- Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are in the UEFA Europa League semifinals
- Kickoff is at 3 p.m. ET at City Ground, West Bridgford
- Forest are 16th in the Premier League, Villa are 5th
- Villa won their semifinal against Bologna 7-1 on aggregate
- Forest won against Porto 2-1 on aggregate
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It will be a battle of English Premier League squads in the UEFA Europa League semifinals when Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa square off in the first leg of their tie. Villa are fifth in the Premier League table while Forest are 16th, five points above the relegation zone, but they have a chance at a prize if they can get to the May 20 final in Istanbul, Turkey. The Villans cruised past Bologna by a 7-1 aggregate in the semifinals, while Forest squeaked past Porto by a 2-1 aggregate score. You can catch the action on Paramount+.
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET at City Ground in West Bridgford, England. Forest are +150 home favorites on the 90-minute money line (wager $100 to win $150) in the latest Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa odds at DraftKings Sportsbook. Villa are +190 underdogs (wager $100 to win $190) and a draw is priced at +230. The match total is set at 2.5 goals (Over +100, Under -130). Before you place any wagers on the UEFA Europa League or Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest, make sure you see what SportsLine soccer expert Jon Eimer is wagering for the contest.
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Here are Eimer's best bets and analysis for Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa on Thursday, April 30.
Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa best bets
- Nottingham Forest draw no bet (-125, 1 unit)
- Forest first team to score (-110, 1 unit)
Q&A
What time does Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa match start?
The match is set to kick off at 3 p.m. ET.
What are the betting odds for Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa?
Nottingham Forest are +150 favorites, Aston Villa are +190 underdogs, and a draw is priced at +230.
How did Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa reach the Europa League semifinals?
Nottingham Forest advanced by defeating Porto 2-1 on aggregate, while Aston Villa cruised past Bologna with a 7-1 aggregate score.
Where is the Europa League final being held?
The final is scheduled to take place in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 20.
