Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Preview, team news, prediction for Premier League match

Two sides in good form clash on Saturday when Aston Villa host Nottingham Forest.

Villa are seventh in the standings and looking to climb into the Champions League spots, and with three wins in their last four league matches they are making their push for the top four.

Meanwhile, Forest are third and could finish as high as second, and with three straight victories they look to end the season strong and seal their UCL berth.

Here's what you need to know about Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest ahead of their match.

Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest: Head-to-head and recent statistics

• All-time meetings: 133
• Aston Villa wins: 62
• Draws: 41
• Nottingham Forest wins: 30

Aston Villa hold the advantage over Nottingham Forest in their all-time meetings, winning 62 of 133 matches.

The Villans are undefeated in home league matches against Forest since 1994.

Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest: Team news

(Sources: Injuries ,  suspensions )

Aston Villa

• Injured: Barkley, Bailey
• Suspended: None

Nottingham Forest

• Injured: Wood, Aina, Hudson-Odoi
• Suspended:  None

Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest: What the managers are saying

Unai Emery, Aston Villa

(via Aston Villa )

“On the pitch, [Forest win] a lot of collective duels, individual duels. Of course, they are competing fantastic in everything – defensively, offensively, set pieces, throw ins and as well getting duels.

“Of course, we have to try to work everything as better as possible, and play football, trying to get our best.”

Nuno Espirito Santo, Nottingham Forest

(via BBC )

"They are a very good team. They reinforced and balanced the squad in the January window but they have been improving since I joined here. They have talent and quality."

Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest: Prediction

There's very little to differentiate between these sides right now, so a draw feels right.

Prediction: Aston Villa 1-1 Nottingham Forest

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