Premier League · Matchweek 4
Aston Villa vs Nott'm Forest
Sat 12 Sept, 15:00 UK · Villa Park
Aston Villa1–2
Nott'm ForestAston Villa
- ⚽ 74' Alysson – assist John McGinn
- 🟨 45' Nicolas Jackson
- 🟨 90+5' Tyrone Mings
Nottingham Forest
- ⚽ 46' Liam Delap – assist Murillo
- ⚽ 88' Igor Jesus – assist Morgan Gibbs-White
- 🟨 43' Dan Ndoye
- 🟨 45+3' Murillo
- 🟨 56' Xaver Schlager
- 🟨 75' Liam Delap
- 🟨 80' James McAtee
Villa need points against a Forest side who thrive on the counter
Aston Villa have endured a difficult start and need three points in front of their own fans. Forest are at their best when opponents have to push forward, with quick players exploiting space and a compact shape out of possession.
- Villa dominate possession at home and put in plenty of crosses.
- Forest sit deep and play early balls into space.
- Villa have been vulnerable in transition after losing possession high up the pitch.
Starting lineups
Aston Villa4-2-3-1
- GK
- Zion Suzuki
- DEF
- Ian Maatsen, T. Harwood-Bellis, Pau Torres, Matty Cash
- MID
- B. Kamara, Ross Barkley, G. Hemmings, E. Buendia, John McGinn
- FWD
- N. Jackson
Out: J. Manzambi, Amadou Onana. Doubtful: Brian Madjo, Joao Gomes. The line-up is sourced from Rotowire and will be updated as team news emerges.
Nott'm Forest3-4-2-1
- GK
- Matz Sels
- DEF
- N. Milenkovic, Murillo, Jair Cunha
- MID
- N. Williams, I. Sangare, James McAtee, Ola Aina, M. Gibbs-White, Dan Ndoye
- FWD
- Igor Jesus
Out: N. Savona. Doubtful: I. Sangare. The line-up is sourced from Rotowire and will be updated as team news comes in.
Our prediction
Aston Villa · 1X2
The pressure means Villa will go for it from the first minute, and they have created the most at home.
Under 2.5 goals · Goals
Forest shut down space, and Villa have struggled to convert their chances.
Over 4.5 cards · Cards
A physical contest with plenty of midfield battles.
Aston Villa 1–0 Nott'm Forest