Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa Prediction – Premier League Prediction & Betting Tips 14/12/2024
Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa Premier League Prediction Match Details
Nottingham Forest will face Aston Villa for the Premier League at the City Ground in the final game of the round of 16 Saturday fixture. Both teams will consider this match a crucial battle for European qualification spots
Nottingham Forest Preview & Form
Nottingham Forest’s impressive momentum of aiming for a top-four finish this season shifted with some bad results in recent games, but they will come into this match with huge confidence. Nuno Espirito Santo’s men showcased resilience by beating Manchester United 3-2 last weekend at Old Trafford. The stunning victory kept Forest’s hope of playing in European competitions next season alive, as they currently sit fifth in the league standings with 25 points, just two points off fourth-placed Manchester City. The Tricky Trees have been one of the surprise teams this season, having shocked Liverpool and Manchester United while playing a draw against Chelsea.
The Reds’ key success this season has been playing on their home soil, having secured wins in three of their last four league games. Their most recent home game saw them secure a narrow 1-0 win over Ipswich, and this will make them feel confident in building momentum.
Aston Villa Preview & Form
Aston Villa will arrive on the City Ground on the back of a stunning three-match winning streak in all competitions, with the result being a significant turnaround from their recent eight-match winless run. Unai Emery’s men seem to have regained their best form, having started their momentum by beating Brentford 3-1 in their midweek game and then followed it up with a narrow 1-0 win over Southampton at home last weekend. They then carried this momentum into their Tuesday Champions League by beating RB Leipzig 3-2 away. The Villains will continue their hope of qualifying for European competitions next season as they sit 6th in the league standings with 25 points.
Villa will now face the challenge of ending their poor recent travel form this season, having suffered losses to Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Liverpool already on the road in their last three league games. During the run, Unai Emery’s men conceded two goals or more in each defeat.
Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Yates, Anderson; Jota, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Carlos, Torres, Maatsen; Onana, Tielemans; Philogene, Rogers, McGinn; Duran
Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Aston Villa 4-2 Nottingham
- Nottingham 2-0 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 4-2 Nottingham Forest
- Nottingham 1-1 Aston Villa
- Nottingham 1-3 Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa Prediction Betting Tips
Nottingham Forest is enjoying incredible form in the new season and will come into this game with full confidence, having gotten the better side of Manchester United last weekend. Aston Villa are also in solid form. However, we predict both teams will score, and Villa will win or draw.
