Aston Villa vs Nottm Forest Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips
Aston Villa vs Nottm Forest Preview
In the two former European champions Aston Villa host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday (Feb 24) at the Villa Park. The fixture will have bearings on the hunt for Champions League place with a relegation battle also on the agenda between Villa and Forest. Unai Emery’s side will look to get back to winning ways on home turf having lost to Manchester United and Chelsea in recent weeks while three points for Forest can see them get away from the relegation places.
Aston Villa will walk into the contest having beaten Fulham 2-1 on Saturday where they produced another convincing performance away from home. Currently in the top four, it will be an opportunity for the hosts to open a five-point gap on fifth-placed Tottenham with a win. However, a defeat coupled with a win for Manchester United in their game against Fulham could see the battle for Champions League places get wide open.
Nottingham Forest on the flip side will enter the contest on 24 points and will look to get at least a point to stay from relegation. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side has struggled this season away from home and has collected only nine points (fourth worst in the Premier League). With only two away wins throughout the season, Forest will be pushing for their first away win in the new year, having last tasted victory on the road on Boxing Day.
Team News
When Aston Villa play Nottingham Forest this weekend, they’ll be keen to build on their victory over Fulham. The performance of his team at Craven Cottage pleased Unai Emery, despite his injury crisis. Unai Emery will be without long-term absentees Boubacar Kamara, Tyrone Mings, and Emi Buendia. However positive news for them would be Diego Carlos and Ezri Konsa’s return to the side as they are expected to be in the side in March, the Forest game comes too for the duo.
Prior to the cross-Midlands trip to Aston Villa on Saturday, Nuno Espirito Santo, the manager of Nottingham Forest, is anxious about the health of three players. After recovering from groin surgery, Taiwo Awoniyi, who scored in Saturday’s 2-0 victory over West Ham, was substituted in the 67th minute. Due to the treatment, the Nigerian was sidelined for two months and only started playing again four weeks ago.
Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa Predicted XI:
Martinez; Cash, Torres, Lenglet, Moreno; Tielemans, Luiz; Bailey, McGinn, Ramsey; Watkins
Nottm Forest Predicted XI:
Sels; Williams, Monteiro, Murillo, Tavares; Dominguez, Danilo; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Odol; Awoniyi
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Aston Villa vs Nottm Forest Head-to-Head
Nottm Forest 2-0 Aston Villa
Aston Villa 2-0 Nottm Forest
Nottm Forest 1-1 Aston Villa
Nottm Forest 1-3 Aston Villa
Aston Villa 5-5 Nottm Forest
Prediction
Aston Villa will be the heavy favorites to win the match despite their dropping home form in recent weeks. While Nottingham Forest tends to upset teams away from home, Unai Emery’s side can’t afford any more slip-ups as they push for a Champions League berth next season.
Prediction: Aston Villa 3-0 Nottm Forest
Betting Tips and Odds
Betting Tips
Aston Villa to Win – 1/2
Over 2.5 Goals – 1.64
Under 3.5 goals – 5/6
Match Odds
- Aston Villa Win: 1/2
- Draw: 7/2
- Nottm Forest Win: 5/1
Aston Villa vs Nottm Forest Timings & Telecast
- Date & Time: Saturday, February 24 at 3:00 PM (GMT)
- India: Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar
- UK: Sky Sports
- US: Hulu TV
Also Read: Premier League Standings and Table After Gameweek 24
