Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction Adam Hakanson Pro Tipster

Aston Villa: Form, Lineup & Prediction

Current form

Aston Villa have been struggling for consistency over their last six matches, with two wins, three losses, and one draw. They defeated Brighton 2-1 but then suffered back-to-back defeats against Chelsea and Wolves before drawing with Nottingham Forest.

Key players and injuries

• Unavailable players: Emiliano Buendia (suspension), Lucas Digne (knee injury)
• In-form contributors: Ollie Watkins (4 goals in last 5 games), Douglas Luiz (2 assists)

Position in the standings

Aston Villa currently sit 11th in the Premier League, having earned 36 points from 29 matches played so far. With 9 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses, they have struggled to build momentum in the second half of the season.

Strengths and weaknesses

Aston Villa's main strength lies in their attacking prowess, led by the in-form Ollie Watkins. However, their defense has been shaky, conceding too many goals, especially away from home. Consistency and defensive solidity will be key against Nottingham Forest.

Prediction for Aston Villa

Despite their recent struggles, Aston Villa have the attacking quality to trouble Nottingham Forest's defense. However, their defensive frailties could make it a high-scoring affair.

Nottingham Forest: Form, Lineup & Prediction

Current form

Nottingham Forest's form has been patchy, with two wins, two losses, and two draws in their last six matches. They secured impressive victories over Liverpool and Everton but were held to draws by Bournemouth and Aston Villa.

Key players and injuries

• Unavailable players: Brennan Johnson (hamstring), Morgan Gibbs-White (ankle)
• In-form contributors: Emmanuel Dennis (3 goals in last 5 games), Neco Williams (2 assists)

Position in the standings

Nottingham Forest currently occupy 14th place in the Premier League standings with 31 points from 29 games. With 8 wins, 7 draws, and 14 losses, they are still battling to secure their top-flight status for next season.

Strengths and weaknesses

Forest's strength lies in their counter-attacking prowess and the goalscoring form of Emmanuel Dennis. However, they have struggled defensively at times, particularly against teams that dominate possession.

Prediction for Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest will look to exploit Aston Villa's defensive vulnerabilities on the counter-attack, but they may struggle to contain Villa's attacking talents over 90 minutes.

Head-to-head statistics (Recent Meetings)

• Aston Villa 1-1 Nottingham Forest (20/01/2025)
• Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa (26/08/2024)
• Aston Villa 3-2 Nottingham Forest (30/04/2023) - Trend: High-scoring matches
• Key player duel: Ollie Watkins (AVL) vs. Emmanuel Dennis (NFO) - Both in-form strikers

Betting Odds & Coefficients

• 1X2 market: Aston Villa (2.10), Draw (3.40), Nottingham Forest (3.60)
• Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over (1.80), Under (2.00)
• BTTS (1.70), Correct score: 2-2 (9.00)