Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest on and what time does it start? Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest will take place on Saturday 8th April, 2023 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest taking place? Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest will take place at Villa Park in Birmingham, England
Where can I get tickets for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest on in the UK? Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest in the UK? Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
ASTON VILLA
- Aston Villa continue to climb the table with Unai Emery’s in-form side having collected 16 points from the last 18 available.
- Regular first-teamer Matty Cash remains out of contention so an unchanged XI looks very much on the cards for in-form Villa.
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
- Despite scoring the first goal of the game for the third game in succession, Nottingham Forest were once again pegged back and were ultimately beaten by Leeds.
- Emmanuel Dennis – who has impressed of late – picked up a knock in the midweek fixture and is rated as doubtful for this fixture, with Taiwo Awoniyi a potential replacement for the Nigerian.
THE TEAM NEWS
ASTON VILLA
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Martinez; Young, Konsa, Mings, Moreno; Ramsey, McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Buendia; Bailey, Watkins
UNAVAILABLE: Steer (Injured), Cash (Injured), Kamara (Injured), Coutinho (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
PREDICTED XI (4-3-1-2): Navas; Williams, Felipe, Niakhate, Lodi; Mangala, Freuler, Danilo; Gibbs-White; Awoniyi, Dennis
UNAVAILABLE: Henderson (Injured), Boly (Injured), Biancone (Injured), Richards (Injured), Wood (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Aurier (Injured), McKenna (Fitness), Yates (Injured), Lingard (Injured), Dennis (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Aston Villa are absolutely flying right now with Unai Emery getting the best out of his players and striker Ollie Watkins in particular on a fine run of form. By contrast, Nottingham Forest are entrenched in a relegation battle with no wins in their last eight league games so Steve Cooper will be feeling the heat right now. The visitors are at least scoring goals though, with their last five games seeing both teams score, so a Villa victory in a match containing over 2.5 goals is the prediction.
TIP: ASTON VILLA TO WIN & OVER 2.5 GOALS
