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Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa: English Premier League Match Prediction
In one of the matches of the 16th round of the Premier League on December 14, the neighbors in the standings and contenders for a place in the top 4, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa, will meet. In the last three face-to-face matches, the home field factor was key, how will it be this time? We suggest you familiarize yourself with our forecast and choose the exact bets
Command Analysis
Nottingham Forest
EnglandCurrent form
In November, Nottingham Forest lost two matches in a row, it seemed that a long decline was coming and the modest team by the standards of the Premier League would not be able to stay in the European Cup zone. However, it is worth giving credit to the players and head coach Nuno Espirito Santo, who was able to return the game and self-confidence, above all. In the three previous rounds, the Foresters won Ipswich (1:0) and Manchester United (3:2), lost only to Manchester City (0:3). Six points scored in this period allowed them to again join the fight for a place in the top six. Nottingham Forest approaches the upcoming match in fifth position with 25 points, the same as today opponent, who is one line below.
Disqualifications and injuries
Sangare and Danilo will be out due to injuries. Moreno cannot take part in the game due to the terms of the loan agreement.
Interesting trends for betting
- Six of the Foresters' last seven Premier League games have seen at least three goals scored
- Nottingham Forest have not lost in the first half in their last four matches
Probable line-up: Sels - Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams - Yates, Anderson - Silva, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi - Wood.
Aston Villa
EnglandCurrent form
Aston Villa, like their upcoming opponent, have overcome a slump in their game and results. The Birmingham team has won their last three matches. In the Premier League, they managed to beat Brentford (3:1) and Southampton (1:0), and in the Champions League, they beat Leipzig 3:2 away in a tough battle this week. With 25 points, Unai Emery men are approaching the upcoming game in sixth place, and if they win, they will definitely move up one position. The worrying factor is that they will have to play away today, and Aston Villa currently has an open series of three away defeats in a row in the Premier League.
Disqualifications and injuries
Ramsey is out with an injury, while Watkins and Bailey are in doubt.
Interesting trends for betting
- Aston Villa are unbeaten in 10 of their last 13 Premier League matches (six wins and four draws)
- In nine of Birmingham previous 13 Premier League encounters, both teams have scored
Probable line-up: Martinez - Konsa, Carlos, Mings, Digne - Tielemans, Barkley - Cash, Rodgers, McGinn - Durand.
Trends
Bet Goals in both halves – yes
In three of the last five head-to-head matches, goals were scored in each half
1.72Bet 1st half: total under 1.5 goals
Nottingham Forest have failed to score more than one goal in the opening 45 minutes in three of their last five matches
1.45Bet Exact score 1:1
Aston Villa have drawn two of their last six matches
6.10Tip and bets
The neighbors in the tournament table meet and it is not surprising that bookmakers offer almost equal odds for one of the clubs to win. On Nottingham Forest side is the home field factor and the fact that they did not have to play during the week. Aston Villa has some advantage in class, but they have a difficult trip to Leipzig during the week behind them. We think that, taking into account all factors, there is a high probability of a draw in the upcoming meeting.
Our prediction is a draw with odds of 3.40
Bet on total
In four of the last six head-to-head encounters, the opponents exchanged goals. Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are both in good shape in attack, the game crisis is over, and there is a high probability that both teams will score.
Second bet - both teams to score with odds of 1.71
Bet on the first half
Nottingham Forest have not been the best at the start of the game, having not won in the first half in four previous matches. We expect the visitors to show better performance in the opening 45 minutes.
Prediction - Aston Villa win with Asian handicap (0) in the first half with odds of 1.92
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