Kick-off on May 7, 2026, at 22:00.

In the second leg of the Europa League semifinals, Aston Villa will host Nottingham Forest at Villa Park. The first encounter ended in a narrow victory for the visitors thanks to a Chris Wood penalty goal, giving it an advantage ahead of the decisive away fixture. Aston Villa, which has a rich history in European competitions, is aiming to reach the final of a major international tournament for the first time in decades.

Aston Villa approaches the return match amid a difficult schedule and a winless streak that has stretched to three matches across all competitions. In a recent English Premier League fixture, Unai Emery’s side lost to Tottenham, while the manager rotated the squad in order to preserve the strength of its key players for the European clash. Despite the decline in results, the team continues to hold high positions in the Premier League standings and is counting on its home-field advantage to turn the tie around. For the Birmingham club, this semifinal is an opportunity to confirm its status as one of the top sides in English football.

Watch Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest on 07.05.2026 online on MEGOGO.

Nottingham Forest under Vitor Pereira is showing impressive form, remaining unbeaten in ten consecutive matches. The appointment of the Portuguese specialist in February gave the team the momentum it needed: Forest has not only moved away from the relegation zone in the domestic championship, but it has also come close to reaching its first European final in the last 42 years. Tactical flexibility and reliable defensive play allow the visitors to count on success even with a minimal advantage. The squad is focused on preserving its lead, understanding that reaching the Europa League final would become a historic achievement for its renewed roster.

Watch the Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest broadcast on 07.05.2026 online on MEGOGO.