Overview
- Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest kicks off at 21:00 Thursday at Villa Park, with Forest protecting a 1-0 lead from Chris Wood’s second-half penalty in the first leg.
- The winner advances to the Istanbul final on May 20 to face Braga or Friburgo after the other tie opened 2-1 to Braga.
- Sky Sport holds exclusive live rights in the UK, with streaming available on Now and Sky Go for subscribers.
- Betting markets price a game with goals, with major bookmakers listing short odds on at least one team scoring in the return leg.
- Nottingham arrive in strong form after five straight wins within a 10-match unbeaten run that includes a 3-1 victory at Chelsea and only five goals conceded in that span.