Nottingham Forest faces Aston Villa in a Premier League clash with both teams looking to gain crucial points. Forest aims to make their home advantage count, while Villa seeks to continue their push for European qualification.
Match Details
| Match | Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, December 17, 2024 |
| Time | 5:30 PM GMT |
| Venue | City Ground, Nottingham |
Head-to-Head Record
| Competition | Forest Wins | Draws | Villa Wins |
| Premier League | 10 | 12 | 18 |
| Last 5 Matches | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Aston Villa holds the upper hand historically, but Nottingham Forest will be eager to change the narrative on home turf.
Team Form and Standings
| Team | Position | Recent Form (Last 5) | Points |
| Nottingham Forest | 14th | L-D-W-L-D | 19 |
| Aston Villa | 5th | W-W-D-W-L | 37 |
Villa’s consistent performances have solidified their place in the top six, while Forest battles to move up the table.
Key Players to Watch
| Player | Team | Role | Impact |
| Morgan Gibbs-White | Nottingham Forest | Midfielder | Creative spark in midfield. |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | Nottingham Forest | Striker | Physical presence in attack. |
| Ollie Watkins | Aston Villa | Striker | Goal-scoring threat. |
| Douglas Luiz | Aston Villa | Midfielder | Dictates play and transitions. |
Tactical Preview
| Team | Formation | Strengths | Weaknesses |
| Nottingham Forest | 4-2-3-1 | Strong home support, counter-attacks | Defensive lapses in key moments. |
| Aston Villa | 4-3-3 | High pressing, clinical finishing | Vulnerable on counter-attacks. |
Villa’s dynamic forward line will test Forest’s defense, while Forest could exploit spaces left by Villa’s aggressive pressing.
Predictions
| Outcome | Prediction |
| Full-Time Score | Nottingham Forest 1-2 Aston Villa |
| Possession | Forest 45% – Villa 55% |
| Shots on Target | Forest 3 – Villa 6 |
Villa’s form and attacking prowess make them favorites, but Forest’s resilience at home could lead to a close contest.
Match Insights
- Aston Villa has scored in each of their last eight league matches.
- Nottingham Forest has managed just one win in their last five home games.
- Ollie Watkins has been directly involved in five goals in his last four matches.
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