Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are set to clash in a Premier League match. In their previous encounter this season, Nottingham Forest secured a 2-1 victory on December 14th.
Aston Villa is currently aiming for a top-four position in the league, being just four points away. They have demonstrated strong form recently, winning three out of their last five games.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 12:30 p.m. ET at Villa Park in Birmingham. Bookmakers favor Aston Villa as the likely winner with odds at +105, while Nottingham Forest is considered the underdog at +260. Odds for a draw are +265, and the over/under for total goals is set at 2.5.
SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton suggests Aston Villa as a strong pick (+100).
Nottingham Forest has struggled in away games recently, losing three of their last four and conceding 11 goals in those matches. Conversely, Aston Villa boasts an impressive home record, remaining unbeaten in their last 14 league games at Villa Park.
Sutton anticipates an exciting game and believes Aston Villa will win at home.
Sutton also recommends betting on over 2.5 goals (-117). Nottingham Forest`s defensive struggles on the road, combined with Aston Villa`s attacking form at home – scoring two goals in five of their last seven home games, including against top teams like Liverpool and Chelsea – support this prediction.
Sutton notes that over 2.5 goals have occurred in four of Aston Villa`s last five league matches.
