- 1 Aston Villa – Nottingham Forest: time for European revenge
- 2 Unai Emery’s challenge
- 3 The remarkable run of Nottingham Forest
- 4 Probable lineups
- 5 Football prediction Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
- 6 First, a word on our predictions
- 7 No commitment from us
- 8 Information can change
- 9 Your role
- 10 Responsible gambling first
- 11 Legal age
- 12 About the visuals
Aston Villa – Nottingham Forest: time for European revenge 
Villa Park is set to be rocking on Thursday night. The second leg of this all-British semi-final looks primed for serious heat. The visitors have a narrow lead after the first game. The home side are banking on their fierce record on their own turf to turn things around. The winner goes straight to Istanbul. Waiting there will be a heavyweight showdown with Braga or Freiburg for a place in the final.
Unai Emery’s challenge 
Aston Villa’s European story could take another huge step tonight. Decades separate the current squad from the club’s famous 1982 triumph. Last week’s narrow loss to Nottingham Forest has made the maths a little trickier. Chris Wood’s converted penalty punished a side that had actually been on top. Unai Emery’s recent tactical calls have raised a few eyebrows. The rotation against Tottenham in the league ended in a worrying defeat.
Three straight losses have dulled Villa’s recent form. Fifth place in the league remains the main target this season. But the European stage seems to bring out the best in this team. Nine straight home wins in Europe says plenty. The Basque coach rules this competition. Twenty-two two-legged ties won in a row. Total control. A tenth home game unbeaten against Nottingham Forest would probably seal the job.
The remarkable run of Nottingham Forest 
Vitor Pereira’s arrival has completely transformed Nottingham Forest. Early doubts quickly gave way to a full-blown surge of optimism. Ten games unbeaten have hauled Forest right up the table. The thumping win over Chelsea on Monday underlined just how sharp they are right now. Premier League survival now looks all but done. Forest’s focus has shifted squarely to Europe.
A first continental final in 42 years is there for the taking. Their heroic run against Fenerbahce or Porto has earned real respect. Historically, the club have been excellent at closing the door after landing the first blow. They have gone out only once in their last 13 two-legged ties after winning the first leg. The visitors’ back line will be under pressure from the first whistle as Villa come out flying.
Probable lineups
Aston Villa : Martinez ; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne ; Bogarde, Tielemans ; McGinn, Rogers, Buendia ; Watkins
Nottingham Forest : Ortega ; Abbott, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams ; Hutchinson, Dominguez, Anderson, Gibbs-White ; Jesus, Wood
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Football prediction Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa to win
The Spanish coach’s European pedigree should prove decisive. Birmingham’s big-night energy has long lifted Villa when the stakes are highest on the continent.
The constant pressure from the attack will eventually crack the visitors’ resistance. The scoreboard should show a crucial Villa win after 90 minutes.
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