Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Home Win & Goals Expected in Premier League Clash

Aston Villa are set to host Nottingham Forest at Villa Park this Saturday in what promises to be an exciting Premier League encounter. Both teams come into the match in good form, with Villa aiming for a second consecutive win and Forest looking to build on their impressive victory over West Ham.

Villa’s Form:

• Currently sit 4th in the Premier League table.
• Won 9, drawn 1, and lost only 2 of their 12 home games this season.
• Each of their last 5 league matches have seen 3 or more goals scored.
• Ollie Watkins is in fine form, scoring a brace in the win over Fulham last weekend.

Forest’s Form:

• Ended a 4-game winless streak with a comfortable 2-0 victory against West Ham.
• Controlled the game from start to finish and registered 9 shots on target.
• Have a poor away record, losing 7 of their last 12 away matches.

Prediction:

Despite Villa’s defensive injury concerns, their strong home record and attacking firepower make them the favorites to win. However, Forest’s recent form and organized performance against West Ham suggest they could cause problems.

Therefore, the prediction is for a Home Win & Both Teams To Score at odds of 2.87. This reflects the expectation of an open game with goals at both ends.

Additional Tips:

• Ollie Watkins to score anytime: With 13 goals in the league this season, Watkins is in top form and looks good value to score at 2.05 odds.
• Over 2.5 goals: Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games recently, making this a decent option at 2.30 odds.