Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Predictions - Villans to Notch Back-to-Back EPL Wins

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 22 Feb 2024

Ralph Staniforth 22 Feb 2024

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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest tips for Saturday’s EPL match
The Villans have won 16 of their last 19 home matches
Can Unai Emery’s side reignite their strong home form?

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Aston Villa have won 2 of their last 3 matches against Nottingham Forest (Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Preview

Aston Villa hit back from some patchy recent form with a strong performance at Fulham. The Villans can build momentum against a Nottingham Forest side that rarely wins away.

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Preview
Head-to-Head
Aston Villa Form
Aston Villa Injuries & Team News
Nottingham Forest Form
Nottingham Forest Injuries & Team News

Aston Villa have won 16 of their last 19 home matches (Premier League)
Aston Villa have won 2 of their last 3 matches against Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have lost 4 of their last 7 away matches (Premier League)

Head-to-Head

Aston Villa have a 61-39 advantage against Nottingham Forest in 131 meetings with 31 draws.

Aston Villa Form

Aston Villa remain in the Premier League top four despite dropping points in three of their last five matches.

Villa have notched two wins in their last three to keep hold of their lofty league position. Victories at Sheffield United (5-0) and Fulham (2-1) came either side of a 2-1 defeat to Man United.

Unai Emery’s side had 1.57 expected goals in the Fulham win on Saturday. Ollie Watkins scored twice before Villa conceded in the second half.

Aston Villa Injuries & Team News

Defenders Diego Carlos, Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa are ruled out.

Forwards Emi Buendia and Jhon Durán and midfielder Boubacar Kamara are also out.

Nottingham Forest Form

Nottingham Forest are just four points above the Premier League relegation zone. The Reds have lost nine of their last 14 league fixtures.

Forest ended a four-match winless run, including three defeats, with a 2-0 home win over West Ham.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side were level with West Ham at half time. Taiwo Awoniyi and Morgan Gibbs-White struck after the break to lead Forest to victory.

Nottingham Forest Injuries & Team News

Striker Chris Wood and defender Gonzalo Montiel are out.

Verdict

Aston Villa v Nottm Forest

Aston Villa are a strong side and Nottingham Forest are in unconvincing form. Emery’s side can get back to winning ways at Villa Park with a victory over the Reds.

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