Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Match Analysis
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are set to clash in the 26th round of the English Premier League at Villa Park.
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Guided by Unai Emery, Aston Villa is having a strong season challenging for a top-four spot.
In their previous match, Aston Villa triumphed 2-1 over Fulham away, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice.
This victory was their second in the last five matches, with an equal number of losses.
Aston Villa currently sits fourth in the league with 49 points from 25 games.
They have suffered two consecutive home defeats but previously won nine matches with one draw.
Notably, they were defeated by Chelsea in the FA Cup.
On the other hand, Nuno Espírito Santo’s Nottingham Forest is fighting to avoid relegation from the top division, with only 24 points from 25 matches.
They are just four points clear of the relegation zone.
Nottingham Forest improved slightly in their last game against West Ham, securing a 2-0 victory at home.
This win ended their winless streak in the Premier League, which had lasted for four matches.
Nottingham Forest has only won two away matches this season and suffered seven defeats.
Prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa are favored to win this match, having won nine out of 12 home games, while Nottingham Forest lost seven of their 12 away games in the Premier League.
- Prediction: Aston Villa to Win
Aston Villa’s recent games and 75% of their home matches in the EPL have ended with three or more goals.
Meanwhile, Forest’s games this season have seen an average of 3.04 goals per game.
- Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals
Possible Starting Lineups
Aston Villa: (4-4-1-1)
Martinez;
Cash, Torres, Lenglet, Moreno;
Bailey, Luiz, McGinn, Ramsey;
Tielemans;
Watkins
Nottingham Forest: (4-2-3-1)
Sels;
Williams, Felipe, Murillo, Tavares;
Danilo, Dominguez;
Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi;
Origi
