The race for the Champions League spots heats up in the Premier League as a heated encounter is in store between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest.
Both teams are looking good ahead of this clash, and my Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest predictions and free betting picks for Saturday, April 5, expect goals galore
Premier League predictions for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
My best bet: Over 2.5 (-115 at TonyBet)
My analysis
Villa love to score when they face Forest at home, hitting the net at least twice in all competitions in their previous five matches at Villa Park. Forest are not troubled either in front of goal when they're up against Villa, also scoring at least two goals in each of their last three encounters.
Four of Villa's last five matches saw Over 2.5 goals being scored. Villa have won their last six official games, while Forest are on a five-match winning streak. Talking about form, can you find anything to top these two?
If you feel there's more juice in this game, consider the over 3.5 goals. TonyBet pays +225. I'll stick to the over 2.5 at an above decent -115 return.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest same-game parlay (SGP)
Over 2.5
Marco Asensio 2+ shots on goal
Anthony Elanga 1+ shot on goal
Elanga has been one of the best players around at Forest over the past month. He scored twice in the away win vs. Ipswich, then decided the game against United on Tuesday.
His recent form translated into a goal scored for the national team in March, against Northern Ireland, so I'll back him to deliver once more.
Asensio, on the other hand, scored eight goals in his last seven outings. This fantastic series included three braces, against Chelsea, Cardiff, and Brugge.
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest odds
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest live odds
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest opening odds
- Moneyline: Aston Villa +104 | Nottingham Forest +285
- Draw: +260
- Over/Under: Over 2.5 | Under 2.5
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest side and Over/Under analysis
- Aston Villa scored at least two goals in all competitions in their last five home matches against Nottingham Forest.
- Nottingham Forest have won their last three matches in the Premier League.
- Nottingham Forest scored at least two goals in all competitions in their last three matches against Aston Villa.
How to watch Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
| Location | Villa Park, Birmingham, UK |
| Date | Saturday, 4-5-2025 |
| Time | 12:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | FUBO |
 Recent EPL form |
W-L-W-D-D |
 Recent EPL form |
W-W-W-D-L |
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest key injuries
Aston Villa: Ross Barkley CM (Out), Leon Bailey RW (Out).
Nottingham Forest: Ola Aina RB (out), Alex Moreno LB (out), Chris Wood ST (Out).
Not intended for use in MA.
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