Comments and predictions for Aston Villa vs Nottingham: Home advantage
The match between Aston Villa vs Nottingham in the Premier League takes place at 0:30 on April 6. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Aston Villa vs Nottingham team information
Villa’s win over Brighton was marred by a late injury to Morgan Rogers, who limped off with four minutes remaining. The severity of the injury is not yet known.
However, Emery has plenty of options up front, with in-form Donyell Malen and Marco Asensio – who has scored six of Villa's last seven goals at home – both capable of taking Rogers' place.
Ross Barkley (knee injury) and Leon Bailey (minor knock) are two other names likely to miss out. Barkley has returned to training, while Bailey could return and add depth to Villa's attack.
On Nottingham Forest's side, Chris Wood is still being treated for a hip injury he suffered while on international duty, and his ability to play remains uncertain.
Callum Hudson-Odoi missed the game against Man Utd for personal reasons, and it is unclear whether he will be able to play this weekend. Meanwhile, Ola Aina had a calf problem and had to leave the field in the first half.
Aina’s possible absence makes the full-back problem even more difficult, as Alex Moreno cannot play against his parent club Aston Villa. Therefore, coach Santo may have to rely on Morato or “the forgotten man” Harry Toffolo for the full-back position.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham latest expected lineup
Aston Villa:
Martinez; Cash, Disasi, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Asensio, Ramsey, Rashford; Watkins
Nottingham Forest:
Sels; Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Morato; Dominguez, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Awoniyi
Latest Aston Villa vs Nottingham football review
Marcus Rashford has been coming into his own at Aston Villa, not only creating but also scoring. After a brace against Preston North End in the FA Cup quarter-finals, the on-loan striker from Manchester United got his first Premier League goal for Villa in their recent 3-0 win – their third consecutive 3-0 win in all competitions, and their sixth consecutive win by any scoreline.
Aston Villa are dreaming of a magical season with a Champions League and FA Cup double, but are currently only seventh in the Premier League so winning a C1 ticket through the domestic league is still the top priority for coach Unai Emery.
Villa's hopes are fuelled by an impressive unbeaten run at home – 14 consecutive games without defeat at Villa Park in the Premier League, where only Arsenal have beaten them in the 2024–25 season.
The West Midlands side are also on the verge of setting a club record: they have won three home games from 1-0 down – never before have they done it four times in a Premier League season.
However, both Man City and Man United have realised that letting Nottingham Forest take a 1-0 lead is something that should be avoided. Coach Nuno Espirito Santo's team continues to hold on to third place in the Premier League after a narrow win over Man United in midweek.
Former Manchester United player Anthony Elanga was the match-winner again, with a solo effort and classy finish, helping Forest to their fifth consecutive win in all competitions.
Forest are also preparing for an FA Cup semi-final against Man City at Wembley, but they need to address their defensive weaknesses away from home if they are to reach the final and pick up points at Villa Park.
In fact, Forest have conceded at least two goals in their last four Premier League away games – 13 in total, an average of just over three per game. However, their 54% away win rate is still their best in the history of the English top flight.
Before Elanga shone against MU, he also scored the decisive goal in the 2-1 comeback win over Aston Villa in December. Forest are on the verge of completing a double against Villa in a Premier League season – something they have never done before.
Latest Aston Villa vs Nottingham score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Aston Villa vs Nottinghamas follows:
- Sportsmole:Aston Villa 2-0 Nottingham
- WhoScore:Aston Villa 2-1 Nottingham
- Our newspaper predicts:Aston Villa 2-1 Nottingham
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