Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest: Premier League Prediction

Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest will play their second Premier League match of the season this Saturday. Nottingham Forest is currently third in the league after a streak of three wins, including a 2-1 victory against Aston Villa in their previous encounter on December 14th. Aston Villa is close behind, just four points away from the top four, and has won three of their last five games.

The game will kick off at 12:30 p.m. ET at Villa Park in Birmingham. Bookmakers have Aston Villa as favorites with odds at +105, while Nottingham Forest is at +260 as the underdog. A draw is priced at +265, and the over/under for total goals is set at 2.5.

Expert Brandt Sutton from SportsLine, who has a strong track record in soccer predictions, has provided his insights for this match.

Sutton predicts Aston Villa to win (+100).

Despite Nottingham Forest`s strong season, they have struggled in their recent away games, losing three of the last four and conceding 11 goals in those losses. This puts them at a disadvantage against Aston Villa, who are undefeated in their last 14 home league games. Sutton believes Aston Villa will secure a victory at home.

Sutton also predicts over 2.5 goals (-117).

Nottingham Forest`s defensive struggles on the road are a factor, and Aston Villa has been scoring consistently at home, with two goals in five of their last seven home games, including matches against top teams like Liverpool and Chelsea. Sutton notes that over 2.5 goals have occurred in four of Aston Villa`s last five league matches.

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