Aston Villa is set to host Nottingham Forest in a Premier League match this Saturday, marking their second encounter this season. Nottingham Forest currently sits in third place in the league, buoyed by a streak of three consecutive victories, including a 2-1 win against Aston Villa in their previous match on December 14th. Aston Villa is close behind, only four points away from securing a top-four position and having won three out of their last five games.
The match will take place at Villa Park in Birmingham. Aston Villa is favored to win at +105 odds, while Nottingham Forest is considered the underdog at +260. The odds for a draw are +265, and the over/under for total goals scored is set at 2.5.
Soccer expert Brandt Sutton suggests considering these picks for the Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest game:
Aston Villa to win (+100)
Despite Nottingham Forest`s strong performance for much of the season, they have struggled in recent away games, losing three of their last four and conceding 11 goals in those matches. This trend puts them at a disadvantage against Aston Villa, who boast an unbeaten record in their last 14 home league games at Villa Park. Sutton anticipates an exciting game with Aston Villa likely securing a home victory.
Over 2.5 goals (-117)
Adding to Nottingham Forest`s defensive woes on the road, Aston Villa has demonstrated strong offensive capabilities at home, scoring two goals in five of their last seven home games. This includes a 2-2 draw with league leaders Liverpool and a 2-1 victory over Chelsea in their most recent home league fixture. Sutton also notes that matches at Villa Park have frequently seen high scores, with over 2.5 goals occurring in four of Villa`s last five league games.
These insights provide a preview for the upcoming Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, offering potential betting angles based on current form and expert analysis.
Benedict Kingsley