Aston Villa return to Villa Park aiming to get back to winning ways when they host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Despite the midweek defeat to Arsenal, Unai Emery’s side remain one of the league’s strongest home teams, riding a 10-game winning streak at Villa Park. Softfootball reported that Villa are confident of extending that run, with the club also confirming the fixture on their official X handle.
Villa’s attacking quality has been clear in recent weeks, with Ollie Watkins continuing to lead the line effectively after his decisive role in the comeback win at Stamford Bridge, where Watkins Double Inspires Aston Villa Comeback Win Over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. That momentum was also evident earlier this season when Aston Villa Celebrate 2-1 Victory Against Manchester United, underlining their ability to deliver against top opposition.
Team News
Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara return after serving suspensions, giving Emery a timely boost. Ross Barkley and Evann Guessand remain sidelined, while Tyrone Mings and Pau Torres are both doubtful.
Forest have fewer fitness concerns but will still be without Ola Aina, Ryan Yates, Chris Wood, Willy Boly and Ibrahim Sangare.
Possible Lineups
Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Lindelof, Maatsen; Kamara, Tielemans; McGinn, Roger, Malen; Watkins
Nottingham Forest: Victor; Savona, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams; Anderson, Dominguez; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus
Softfootball Prediction
Aston Villa 2-0 Nottingham Forest. Villa’s home dominance and Forest’s recent scoring struggles make the hosts clear favourites to take all three points.
