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Our Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction Sees Villans Squeeze Past Reds

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa and Nuno Espirito Santo’s Nottingham Forest go head-to-head in weekend Premier League action at Villa Park. With both teams chasing a UEFA Champions League spot, this promises to be an entertaining all-Midlands matchup.

Premier League Betting Picks

Aston Villa Win & BTTS – 3.60

Ollie Watkins to Score Anytime – 2.50

Bet on Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest

Can Emery’s Villa Make it Seven Wins on the Trot?

Aston Villa are making a serious dash for the top four, winning three of their previous four. The Villans are in great form on all fronts, picking up six consecutive victories in all competitions.

Emery’s men are through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, where French giants Paris Saint-Germain await. They are also in the FA Cup semi-finals, facing Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium later in the month.

Nottingham Forest are having a memorable campaign. Nuno’s boys are firmly in the Champions League spots and still in the FA Cup. The Reds have been the surprise package in England’s top tier this term.

Forest have secured straight Premier League wins over Manchester City, Ipswich Town, and Manchester United. They are clear of fourth and just four points behind second-place Arsenal.

Recent Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head Results

Nottingham Forest edged past Aston Villa at the City Ground in December. Jhon Duran opened the scoring for Villa, but Forest scored two late goals to claim a 2-1 victory.

Plenty of goals have been scored in recent Premier League games between the pair. Since Forest’s promotion, this fixture has produced 15 goals. Aston Villa won a six-goal thriller when they last squared off at Villa Park.

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips & Predictions

With both teams in such fine form, this is a tricky match to call. However, home advantage could give Aston Villa the slight edge. Our money is going on the home win and both teams to score at 3.60.

Ollie Watkins has scored in his last two home matches against Forest. The England striker has 13 Premier League goals to his name this term, and you can get 2.50 for Watkins to get on the scoresheet here.