Champions League Dream or Nightmare? Can Villa Derail Forest’s Top-Four Ambitions?
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Premier League Prediction Match Details
Saturday Premier League action ends with a blockbuster fixture between two in-form teams as European-chasing Aston Villa welcomes Nottingham Forest to Villa Park. Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last eight home league games against Nottingham Forest.
Aston Villa Preview & Form
Aston Villa are enjoying a remarkable run of form recently, with the Villains having won each of their last seven matches across all competitions with two or more goals scored in six of the games. Unai Emery has done an incredible job with Villa, as the Villians made the return from March international duty with an impressive 3-0 victory over Brighton at Amex Stadium, thanks to another incredible performance from Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio. The Villains have now won each of their last two successive league matches with a total of four goals scored during the run, and they will be hoping to push harder in their hope of returning to Champions League football next season. Currently, they sit seventh in the Premier League standings with 48 points from 30 games, three points behind the top four.
Unai Emery's side are enjoying incredible form at Villa Park, as the Villains are now unbeaten in their last 16 home matches across all competitions, winning ten and playing six draws. The Villains have only suffered two defeats at home in the Premier League.
Nottingham Forest Preview & Form
Nottingham Forest are flying at the moment in the Premier League, as Forest are in a good spot for a heroic return to Champions League football next season. The Tricky Trees have now won each of their last five matches in all competitions, including booking their spot in the last four of the FA Cup by beating Brighton on penalties at Amex Stadium. On Tuesday night, Nuno Espirito's side claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Manchester United at City Ground to grab their spot in the league standings with eight games to go. Currently, the Tricky Trees remain third in the Premier League table with 57 points from 30 games, six points above Manchester City.
Nuno Espirito's side will need to improve on their away form, having won only one of their last four league matches and losing the other three away games. It is worth noting that each of Forest's last five league matches has produced more than three goals.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa: E. Martinez (GK), M. Cash, E. Konsa, T. Mings, I. Maatsen, Y. Tielemans, J. McGinn, M. Rogers, M. Rashford, L. Bailey, O. Watkins
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Aina, Murillo, Milenkovic, Neco Williams, Anderson, Dominguez, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Awoniyi
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest H2H Record (Last Five Games)
As of April 3, 2025, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest have faced each other five times since October 2022. Here's a summary of their recent encounters:
December 14, 2024 – Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest secured a home victory with a 2-1 scoreline.
February 24, 2024 – Aston Villa 4-2 Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa triumphed at Villa Park, winning 4-2.
November 5, 2023 – Nottingham Forest 2-0 Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest achieved a 2-0 home win.
April 8, 2023 – Aston Villa 2-0 Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa secured a 2-0 victory at Villa Park.
October 10, 2022 – Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa
The teams played to a 1-1 draw at the City Ground.
In these five matches, both teams have won twice, with one draw. The upcoming match on April 5, 2025, at Villa Park will break this balance, adding another chapter to their competitive history.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction Betting Tips
Both teams will come into this game in good form, having won each of their respective five matches. However, historically, Villa has remained unbeaten against Forest at Villa Park since 1995. So, we predict a win for Villa.
Bet:
- Aston Villa to Win
- Both Teams to Score (Yes)
- Over 2.5 Goals
