Football tips for 30 Apr 2026: Analysis of 2 promising matches, focus on 3 English teams, today's football schedule.
On 30 April 2026, today's football tips focus on 3 English Premier League teams competing in the semifinals of two European cup tournaments—the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League first legs. Here is the match analysis and insights on 2 interesting games as follows.
- UEFA Europa League semifinal, first leg / Kick-off at 02:00 GMT+7.
"The Forest" have reached the European cup semifinals for the first time in 42 years and are currently at their peak, unbeaten in 8 consecutive matches in all competitions (5 wins, 3 draws). They have won their last 3 games in a row, scoring 10 goals and conceding only 1. Although finishing 13th in the league phase, they overcame tough opponents including Fenerbahçe in the playoff round, Midtjylland in the round of 16, and Porto in the quarterfinals. Despite not beating Villa this league season (1 loss, 1 draw), they remain unbeaten at home in their last 4 meetings (2 wins, 2 draws). Key players Morgan Gibbs-White and Igor Jesus remain the team's stars.
"The Villains" have reached the deep stages of European cups for the past 3 years (2024 Conference League semifinals, 2025 Champions League quarterfinals). In this Europa League season, they have lost only once in 12 matches, winning 11 and scoring 24 goals, the highest among all teams (Forest scored 23). They also kept 7 clean sheets, equal to Braga's record. However, their latest league match ended in a 0-1 loss to Fulham, ending a 6-game unbeaten run (5 wins, 1 draw). Fitness of tough midfielder Amadou Onana is uncertain for this match, but they still have key attackers Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers who might help them secure a draw.
Prediction: Forest and Villa to draw with goals.
- UEFA Conference League semifinal, first leg / Kick-off at 02:00 GMT+7.
Crystal Palace have reached the European cup semifinals for the first time in their 120-year history. Coach Oliver Glasner aims to lead the team to the final before his contract expires. In the playoff round, they overcame Zrinjski, in the round of 16 AEK Larnaca, and in the quarterfinals Fiorentina. However, their recent form shows no wins in 3 consecutive matches (2 losses, 1 draw), after previously going unbeaten in 6 games (4 wins, 2 draws). Four players are injured; left back Borna Sosa might replace Tyrick Mitchell. Their attack still features Ismaïla Sarr, Jérémy Pino, and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Shakhtar have reached European cup semifinals for the first time in 6 years since the 2019-20 Europa League. In this tournament, they finished 6th in the league phase and passed Lech Poznań in the round of 16 and AZ Alkmaar in the quarterfinals. Their recent form is strong, unbeaten in 7 matches (5 wins, 2 draws) and only 1 loss in their last 10 games (7 wins, 2 draws). The team has no new injuries; Vinicius Tobias, Valeriy Bondar, and Pedrinho, rested in the last match, will return to defense. Strikers Cauã Elias (11 goals) and Nevirtón (7 goals) are ready to score. They might even secure a win.
Prediction Shakhtar to narrowly edge past Palace.