David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa
One of the standout fixtures of the 16th round of the English Premier League will take place on Saturday at City Ground, where Nottingham Forest hosts Aston Villa. Here's a promising betting suggestion with solid odds.
Match Preview
The Tricky Trees continue to impress this season despite facing a challenging fixture list. In their last two games, they fell 0-3 to Manchester City but bounced back with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Manchester United last weekend.
Remarkably, Nuno Espírito Santo's men have gone eight consecutive Premier League matches without a draw, securing five wins and suffering three defeats. This run has lifted Forest to fifth place, just two points shy of the Champions League zone.
Meanwhile, Birmingham’s Aston Villa enjoyed back-to-back home wins at Villa Park. They secured a confident 3-1 victory over Brentford, followed by a narrow 1-0 win against Southampton, ending a five-match winless streak (three losses, two draws).
Unai Emery's side has 25 points, matching Forest but trailing on goal difference. In their last 13 league games, the Villans have lost only three times, with six wins and four draws, highlighting their resilience.
Probable Lineups
- Nottingham Forest: Sels, Aina, Moreno, Murillo, Milenkovic, Yates, Dominguez, Elanga, Anderson, Hudson-Odoi, Wood.
- Aston Villa: Martínez, Digne, Torres, Konsa, Cash, Kamara, Tielemans, Onana, McGinn, Rodgers, Watkins.
Match Facts & Head-to-Head
- Last season, the teams exchanged home wins: 2-0 for Forest and 4-2 for Villa.
- Aston Villa has won three of their last five meetings, losing only once.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet landed in three of their last five encounters.
Prediction
This clash between close table rivals promises a tight contest, with bookmakers offering no clear favorite. Our recommended bet: "Nottingham Forest to Win with a Draw No Bet" at odds of 1.94.
