🦁 Premier League 2025/26: Matchweek 32

Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa

Survival vs Silverware: Forest fight to escape the drop zone while Emery’s Villa target Champions League security.

Scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026, at The City Ground. Aston Villa (4th) look to complete the season sweep after their 3-1 win at Villa Park in January. For Nottingham Forest (16th), every point is vital as they sit just two points above the relegation zone in a congested bottom half.

Match Momentum

Forest Home Form DLDDW
Villa Away Form WLWLW

Goal Threat Period

 
Aston Villa (45′-90′)

Aston Villa has scored 62% of their goals in the second half this season.

MW32 Projected Formations

Tactical Board

FOREST

Manager: Nuno EspĂ­rito Santo
4-2-3-1
1 Matz Sels (GK)
N. Williams
N. Milenkovic
Murillo
O. Zinchenko
N. DomĂ­nguez
E. Anderson
C. Hudson-Odoi
M. Gibbs-White
A. Elanga
Igor Jesus

ASTON VILLA

Manager: Unai Emery
4-2-3-1
23 E. MartĂ­nez (GK)
Ezri Konsa
V. LindelĂśf
Pau Torres
Lucas Digne
Amadou Onana
Y. Tielemans
Jadon Sancho
Morgan Rogers
E. BuendĂ­a
Ollie Watkins

NOTT’M FOREST

W W D
OUT / DOUBTFUL
  • 🔴 Chris Wood (Knee – Late April)
  • 🔴 Willy Boly (Knee – May)
  • 🔴 Jair Cunha (Foot – Doubt)

ASTON VILLA

W W L
OUT / DOUBTFUL
  • 🔴 Boubacar Kamara (Knee – Out)
  • ⚪ Amadou Onana (Available)
  • ⚪ Matty Cash (Available)
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Matchweek 32 Intelligence

The Verdict

Tactical Analysis

Aston Villa arrives at the City Ground as strong favorites following a 3-1 victory in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Ollie Watkins remains the primary threat for Unai Emery’s side.

Nottingham Forest (16th) has shown resilience at home, but a mounting injury list has blunted their edge. Expect Villa’s superior midfield control to secure the points.

Predicted Score
1 – 2
ASTON VILLA WIN
BTTS YES
Total Goals OVER 2.5