Nottingham Forest’s first leg encounter with Villa ended in a thrilling 1–0 win. With last Thursday’s win, Forest have extended their run to nine unbeaten games in all competitions (their best run of the season).
However, fans should not underestimate Villa. They are currently 5th on the Premier League table, 11 places ahead of Forest.
Villa host Nottingham Forest for the second leg on Thursday, 7th May. The match kicks off at 20:00 BST at Villa Park in Birmingham.
If you are interested in betting on this fixture, we give you the Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest betting odds and common markets below.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Betting Odds
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1X2 Odds
| Aston Villa (1) | X | Nottingham Forest (2) |
| 5/6 | 12/5 | 3/1 |
The 1X2 market is a popular choice in football betting. It is a straightforward concept, where punters can bet on one out of the three possible outcomes of the match:
- 1: Home team (Aston Villa) wins
- X: Draw
- 2: Away team (Nottingham Forest) wins
UK sportsbooks use fractional odds where the numerator is the profit, and the denominator is the stake. If you examine the Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest betting odds for the 1X2 market, the odds are 5/6 for Aston Villa, 12/5 for a draw, and 3/1 for Nottingham Forest. This means with 5/6 odds, you stand to profit £5 for every £6 you bet on Villa (1). Similarly, successfully predicting Nottingham Forest (2) to win the match at 3/1 odds will pay £3 for every pound, and correctly predicting a draw (X) at 12/5 odds will pay £12 for every £5. Bookmakers also return the stake on winning bets.
Before placing your wager, make sure to carefully analyse which option gives you the best value for money. Bets with lower returns are said to have “short” odds. These pay less but are slightly more likely to win. On the other hand, bets with “long” odds pay more but are less likely to be successful.
However, it is important to note that the odds are based on prediction and don’t influence the actual outcome. Teams with long odds can still win the match. So, look at both teams’ recent form to decide which way to bet. You can also consider spreading your risk by choosing safer markets like Draw No Bet, Double Chance, and Handicap.
Double Chance
| Villa or Draw | Villa or Forest | Draw or Forest |
| 3/13 | 4/15 | 4/5 |
The Double Chance market gives you a double shot at a win. Instead of one outcome, you can select two options simultaneously:
- 1X: Home team (Villa) wins, or the match draws.
- X2: Draw or Away team (Nottingham Forest) wins.
- 12: Either team wins. This bet loses if the match draws.
Double Chance increases your win probability to 66% ( betting on 2 out of 3 outcomes). However, your profit will be lower as the likelihood of winning is high. Consider this market if you are a cautious bettor and don’t mind the low payout.
Handicap Betting Odds
| Aston Villa (-0.5) | Nottingham Forest (+0.5) |
| 11/14 | 8/9 |
| Aston Villa (+0) | Nottingham Forest (-0) |
| 4/11 | 9/5 |
| Aston Villa (-1) | Nottingham Forest (+1) |
| 6/4 | 4/9 |
Both teams have faced each other multiple times in the Premier League. In their last 10 head-to-head matches, Villa won 5 fixtures, Forest won 3, and two games ended in a draw. So, it can be assumed that Villa has an edge in this fixture. With this data in mind, choosing a positive handicap bet for Nottingham Forest is a safer option.
The final score gets adjusted based on your chosen handicap. For example, you selected a +0.75 handicap for Nottingham Forest, and the final score is 1–0. The adjusted score becomes 0.25–0.75, and bets on Forest win, even though they lost the match.
Here are some examples of how your bet will pay out with different handicaps:
- Villa (-0.5) / Forest (+0.5): Bets on Forest win in case of a draw.
- Villa (-0) / Forest (+0): This is similar to the Draw No Bet market, where your bet amount is refunded in case of a draw.
- Villa (-1) / Nottingham Forest (+1): Bets on Nottingham Forest win if they win, draw, or lose by one goal, as a score of 1–0 will be adjusted to 0–1. A two-goal difference will lead to a draw (2–0 becomes 1–1). Aston Villa will need to win by a three-goal margin to overcome the gap.
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Both Teams to Score (BTTS Odds)
| Yes | No |
| 17/20 | 9/11 |
BTTS stands for Both Teams To Score. BTTS “Yes” bets pay if both teams score at least one goal during the full 90 minutes and stoppage time. So, any score that is 1–1 or higher will pay out on “Yes” bets.
On the other hand, BTTS “No” bets pay if either or both teams fail to score. This means BTTS “No” bets win on any score with a zero in it, like 1–0, 0–0, 0–2, etc.
Consider the clean sheet records of both teams when looking at the Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest odds in the BTTS market. The higher the clean sheets (where the opposition team’s score is zero), the more chances that “No” bets may win.
Nottingham Forest kept five clean sheets in their last 10 matches, and Aston Villa kept three. Three of their last 10 head-to-head matches also had a clean sheet. Use this data to lower your risk.
Goal Total (Over/Under) Odds
| Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
| 19/20 | 3/4 |
In an Over/Under bet, punters have to predict whether the final scoreline will be over or under their chosen total. For example, you choose to bet on over 2.5 goals. The final score total has to be at least three for your bet to win. So, any score like 2–1, 2–2, 3–0 is a winner. Similarly, under 2.5 bets win if the final total is under two goals combined. Scores like 2–0, 1–0, 0–0, 1–1, 0–2 will all win in this bet.
So, how to choose whether to bet over or under? Consider the average goal total of both teams when looking at the Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest odds in the Goal Total market.
Both Nottingham Forest and Villa averaged 1.8 goals in their last 10 matches. This brings their combined average goal total to 3.6, which is well over the 2.5 betting line. Use this data to lower your risk.
Correct Score Odds
| Correct Score | Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Odds |
| 0–0 | 17/2 |
| 1–0 | 16/3 |
| 1–1 | 5/1 |
| 0–1 | 9/1 |
| 2–0 | 7/1 |
| 0–2 | 19/1 |
| 2–2 | 15/1 |
This is a high-paying market, where bettors have to predict the final scoreline. You can choose any combination of scores between zero and +5 by adjusting the betting line on our page. It’s a difficult market to bet on as it involves guessing and luck. Minimize your risk by choosing the lowest possible bet amount.
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