Nottingham Forest – Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest head into the clash at the City Ground perched in 12th place with five points from one win, two draws and a loss, their four‑goal tally matched by four conceded. Aston Villa, languishing in 19th with just a solitary point from a single draw and three defeats, have struggled to find the net, managing only one goal while leaking seven. The stark contrast in form and firepower makes Forest clear favourites, especially given their balanced goal record against Villa’s porous defence. A win would cement Forest’s push for a mid‑table finish, while Villa will be desperate to snap their early‑season slump.