Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips
| Timetable | 15:00 GMT - 24th Feb 24 |
| Prediction | Villa to win |
| Odds | 1.53 |
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There are four 15:00 GMT Premier League matches to choose from on Saturday the 24th of February, and one of these sees Nottingham Forest travel to Birmingham to take on Aston Villa. The home team are looking for three points to keep their Champions League dream alive, while the away team need three points in order to take them further away from the Relegation Zone. Will the points stay at B6, or will Forest do the double over Villa this season? Check out my prediction to find out what I think will happen in this game.
🏆 Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Who Will Win?
Aston Villa have had a wonderful season to date, and they got a big win against Fulham last weekend as things had started to look like they could unravel at an alarming rate. That win, coupled with some other favourable results, has seen Villa reclaim the fourth and final Champions League spot. Pundits like to go on about the injuries that the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United have suffered this season, but Villa have been just as unlucky and have been missing key players throughout the whole campaign. The fact that they are fourth in the table is a testament to the wonderful job that Emery has been doing with a threadbare squad.
Nottingham Forest are 25 points behind Villa and are in the middle of a relegation battle. They have a four-point cushion above the drop zone, but this is far too close to comfort for anyone of a Forest persuasion. They picked up a very important 2-0 win against West Ham last time out, and this will give them a lot of confidence heading to Villa Park. However, if they are to claim another three points, they will need to shore up their leaky defence.
Villa, despite some recent home defeats, are a very hard team to beat at Villa Park, so they will be confident of picking up the three points that are on offer. I think this will be a close match, with Aston Villa coming out as 2-1 winners.
My Prediction: 🏆 Villa 2 Nottingham Forest 1 ⚽
💯 Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Match Odds
How you go about betting on a football match, such as this Villa vs Forest one, will be dependent on the game odds that some top bookies are offering British football bettors. Three of the most popular football betting markets include the match winner, both teams to score, and over/under 2.5 goals, and below I am going to give you the odds that five quality bookies are currently offering for these in relation to this match.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Match Winner Odds
The established and new UK betting sites that I have opted to focus on for this match have Villa as the overwhelming favourites to win this game, which is probably not much of a shock to anyone who happens to be reading this. Villa are flying high in the league, while Forest are battling relegation, so it makes sense that the home team are the big favourites. Check out the match winners odds below:
| Team |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 1.48 | 1.48 | 1.53 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Draw | 4.40 | 4.40 | 4.33 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Nottingham Forest | 5.35 | 5.35 | 5.50 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Both Teams To Score Odds
The bookmakers are pretty confident that both teams will score in this match, and I happen to agree with them. I explain why I think this is the case in the following section of this guide. For the time being, all you need to do is take a look at the odds that are being offered for this market by five quality bookies:
| Team | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1.58 | 1.58 | 1.60 | 1.61 | 1.67 |
| No | 2.19 | 2.19 | 2.20 | 2.10 | 2.15 |
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Over/Under 2.5 Goals Odds
Since the bookies have Villa as the huge favourites to go on and win this match and also think that both teams will find the back of the net, it stands to reason that they are backing there to be at least three goals in this match. If you are the type of punter who likes to bet on the total goals market, then check out the over/under 2.5 goals odds in the table below:
| Team | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.53 | 1.52 | 1.57 |
| Under 2.5 | 2.36 | 2.36 | 2.45 | 2.32 | 2.40 |
✔️ Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest - Betting Tips
It is now time to provide you with some football betting tips for this Villa vs Forest match. Whether you are spending your own cash or using some free bets that you have earned, you should always make sure to check out some tips before putting down a wager. Also, remember the importance of gambling responsibly and not spending more than you can afford to potentially lose.
- Tip 1: Bet on Villa to win: I never like to back Villa to win because I feel like I am jinxing them, but I am going to risk it this time. Emery's men lost to Forest back in November, but I cannot see them playing so poorly again, especially since they are at home. Forest have been conceding a lot of goals, and I think that Villa have the firepower to score enough goals to win this match. If you want to back Villa to win, then you can find odds of 1.53 at 10Bet Sport.
- Tip 2: Back over 2.5 goals to be scored: Villa have been really entertaining to watch this season for neutrals due to the number of goals that are scored in their matches. At least three goals have been scored in 18 of Villa's 25 goals this season, with 75% of their home games seeing over 2.5 goals. This Villa team know where the back of the net is, but they are always prone to conceding, so I can see over 2.5 goals being scored. BetUK Sports are offering odds of 1.57 for this market.
- Tip 3: Back Ollie Watkins to score: The Villa forward man has been in fine form this season, scoring 13 goals and providing 12 assists in the 25 matches that he has played in. He scored a beautiful brace last weekend against Fulham to help his team claim three massive points, and he will be confident about scoring against a Forest defence that are shipping 1.76 goals per game. Betiton Sport are offering odds of 2.18 for him to score at any time.
- Tip 4: Bet on Villa to win 2-1: If you enjoy trying to predict the correct score of a match, then I recommend that you think about betting on Villa to win 2-1. Mr. Mega Sports are offering odds of 7.50 for this to be the final score.
Aston Villa Update
There were talks about Aston Villa doing a Leicester City and winning the title this season, but it is safe to say that this is not going to happen. Nevertheless, if they can go on to claim a Champions League spot and go deep in the Conference League, then they will consider it a successful season. If you told any Villa fan that they would be in 4th spot after 25 rounds of matches back in August, they would have laughed themselves into the ground.
They have 49 points from their 25 matches and have the chance to pile the pressure on Spurs, who do not play this weekend. Not only are they finding it easy to score, but they also have the 4th best defensive record in the league, which is always useful.
| Last 5 Premier League Games | |
|---|---|
| Fulham1 Aston Villa2 | .17.02.24 |
| Aston Villa1 Manchester United2 | 11.02.24 |
| Sheffield United0 Aston Villa5 | 03.02.24 |
| Aston Villa1 Newcastle United3 | 30.01.24 |
| Everton0 Aston Villa0 | 14.01.24 |
Many managers like to sit there and moan about the injuries that they have, but Emery gets on with it and plays with the cards that he has been dealt. As such, pundits seem to ignore the fact that Villa have been missing some key players all season. Below are the absentees for this match against Forest:
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Tyrone Mings | Cruciate Ligament Tear |
| Emiliano Buendia | Cruciate Ligament Tear |
| Boubacar Kamara | Knee Injury |
| Ezri Konsa | Knee Injury |
| John Duran | Muscle Injury |
| Kourtney Hause | Knee Injury |
| Diego Carlos | Hamstring Injury |
2️⃣Nottingham Forest Update
Forest are fighting for Premier League survival, but there is also a chance that wins will not save them now as they could find themselves being deducted a chunk of points for breaching financial fair play rules. With the amount of money that they spent on new players to try and buy EPL survival, it would be a nightmare for them if they were to go straight back down to the Championship.
When it comes to their current form, they are in 13th place in the form table as they have picked up 11 points from the previous 30 that have been on offer. If you were to offer them 13th in the Premier League table right now, you would probably have your arm snapped off.
| Last 5 Premier League Games | |
|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest2 West Ham0 | 17.02.24 |
| Nottingham Forest2 Newcastle United3 | 10.02.24 |
| Bournemouth1 Nottingham Forest1 | 04.02.24 |
| Nottingham Forest1 Arsenal2 | 30.01.24 |
| Brentford3 Nottingham Forest2 | 20.01.24 |
Nuno Espirito Santo has just three players who are absent for this clash with Aston Villa, and these have been highlighted in the table below:
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Chris Wood | Thigh Injury |
| Gonzalo Montiel | Hamstring Injury |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | Unkown |
👕 Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest- Potential Lineups
| Pos. | Aston Villa 4-2-3-1 | Nottingham Forest 4-2-3-1 | Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | E. Martinez | M. Sels | Goalkeeper |
| Right Back | M. Cash | N. Williams | Right Back |
| Centre Back | P. Torres | Murilo | Centre Back |
| Centre Back | C. Lenglet | Felipe | Centre Back |
| Left Back | A. Moreno | N. Tavares | Left Back |
| Defensive Midfielder | Y. Tieleman | N. Dominguez | Defensive Midfielder |
| Defensive Midfielder | D. Luiz | D. Oliveira | Defensive Midfielder |
| Right Midfielder | L. Bailey | A. Elanga | Right Wing |
| Attacking Midfielder | J. McGinn | M. Gibbs-White | Centre Midfielder |
| Left Midfielder | J. Ramsey | C. Hudson-Odoi | Left Wing |
| Striker | O. Watkins | D. Origi | Striker |
✒️ Sheldon Muchmore - iGaming and Sports Betting Enthusiast
This Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest prediction was written by Sheldon Muchmore.
Sheldon is a tipster and betting expert from the United Kingdom who has a passion for a whole range of sports, particularly football, rugby, and cricket. He is an avid Aston Villa fan, so feel free to feel a bit of pity for him. He has been involved in the online gambling industry for a number of years now and has written a large number of predictions for a variety of sports, including GAA, so he has built up a lot of sporting expertise over the years.
