Aston Villa will play host to Nottingham Forest at Villa Park in what is a crucial fixture for both teams. Unai Emery’s side have been flying high this season and hold a firm spot in the top four. As for Nottingham Forest, they are being dragged into the relegation battle and are aiming for a positive result in this match.
This Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest predictions piece has predictions and tips across GG, a goal market, and more.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Predictions & Tips
- Aston Villa to win & over 1.5 @ 1.68 with Bet9ja
- Aston Villa to win first half @ 2.01 with Bet9ja
- First half over 1.5 @ 2.21 with Bet9ja
- Aston Villa to win & GG @ 2.77 with Bet9ja
- GG & over 2.5 @ 1.81 with Bet9ja
- Ollie Watkins to score anytime @ 2.20 Bet9ja
- GG @ 1.61 with Bet9ja
Aston Villa have much better firepower than Nottingham Forest and they should return to their winning ways with a decisive 3-1 win at home.
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A return to winning ways at Villa Park
Aston Villa made Villa Park a fortress at the start of the season when they won their first eight Premier League home games and then went unbeaten in 10. However, they have been struggling recently and are in dire need of a result at home.
Aston Villa have maintained an unbeaten record against Nottingham Forest at Villa Park in their last seven trips. Aston Villa have conceded in their past five home games, while Nottingham Forest have scored in their last four away league matches.
Although this could be an open game, Unai Emery’s side should do just enough to win this matchup.
Bet 1: Aston Villa to win & over 2.5 @ 1.75 with Bet9ja
Exciting first half
Nottingham Forest have conceded 44 goals in the Premier League this season. Only four teams have conceded more than them. Meanwhile, Villa have scored 52 goals in the league this term, outscored by only three teams at the time of writing.
The Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest match is likely to produce a lot of goals. Opting for a first-half tip is not a bad move. While this is a risky bet, it is one worth taking.
Bet 2: First half over 1.5 @ 2.21 with Bet9ja
Both teams to score
Both teams have scored in games involving Aston Villa this season. Based on the stats, four of the past five games involving Aston Villa have produced GG. Meanwhile, eight of the past ten games involving Nottingham Forest have produced GG.
Although the two previous games involving the two teams have not produced GG, their current individual form cannot be overlooked. That is why our betting expert is tilting towards the opposite direction in this Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest predictions piece.
Bet 3: GG @ 1.61 with Bet9ja
Ollie Watkins to find his shooting boots
Aston Villa’s forward, Ollie Watkins, has already scored 13 Premier League goals this season in addition to 10 assists. This makes him the only player in the division with double digits in both categories.
He has scored four goals in his past four Premier League games. Unai Emery will rely on his expertise as they aim to return to winning ways at home. This tip looks like a banker and one worth backing in our Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest predictions piece.
Bet 4: Ollie Watkins to score anytime @ 2.20 Bet9ja
