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The Premier League match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest is scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Nottingham Forest has been struggling lately, failing to win in their last eight games and just above the relegation zone on goal difference. In contrast, Aston Villa has won five out of their last six matches and has moved up to seventh place in the league.
Aston Villa’s recent win against Leicester City saw goals from Ollie Watkins and Bertrand Traore. Watkins has been in excellent form lately, having scored eight goals in his last ten Premier League games. The team had a slow start to the season and replaced their former manager Steven Gerrard with Unai Emery, and since then, they have won ten out of their 16 Premier League matches, putting them in contention for a European spot.
Nottingham Forest has been having a tough season with no wins in their last eight matches and the worst away record in the Premier League, with only one win in their 14 away league games.
Aston Villa will be missing several injured players, including Philippe Coutinho, Boubacar Kamara, Jed Steer, and Matty Cash. In their absence, Ashley Young will continue at right-back, while Leon Bailey is expected to support Ollie Watkins in attack, and Alex Moreno will likely start at left-back.
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Nottingham Forest’s injury list is long, including Dean Henderson, Chris Wood, Willy Boly, Scott McKenna, Giulian Biancone, and Omar Richards. Additionally, there are concerns about the fitness of Emmanuel Dennis, Serge Aurier, and Ryan Yates. Taiwo Awoniyi, who recently returned from injury, could start alongside Brennan Johnson in attack, while Moussa Niakhate and Felipe are expected to start at centre-back, and Renan Lodi is set to return at left-back.
Nottingham Forest continues to be in a very difficult position so they must win to stay away from the relegation zone, while Aston Villa will be looking for a victory that could bring them closer to European competition in a game where they are the favorites according to the oddsmakers.
Aston Villa FC vs Nottingham Forest FC Game Information
- Date: 04/08/2023
- Time: 10:00 AM ET
- Location: Villa Park.
- How to Watch: Aston Villa vs Forest FC: Peacock
- Live Stream: fubo.tv
Aston Villa vs Forest Betting Lines
Aston Villa is -165 according to our Vegas Premier League Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $60.61.On the other side, Forest is +450 according to the Vegas Premier League Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $450.
The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines has Aston Villa at a 62.26% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Forest has 18.18% probability of finishing the game with the W.
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