Nottingham Forest have a crucial six-pointer in the race for Europe as they look to make the most of home advantage as they welcome Aston Villa in the Premier League

After difficulties on and off the pitch last season, Nuno Espirito Santo has lifted Nottingham Forest to unexpected heights this campaign. On the other side of the pitch, it had been a tough few weeks for Aston Villa but three consecutive wins suggests Unai Emery's side may have turned a corner.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins was substituted at half-time during his side's Champions League win over RB Leipzig.

England striker Ollie Watkins faces a race against the clock to prove his fitness ahead of Aston Villa's clash against Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening (5.30pm).

Our Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa predictions expect a ton of offensive action and two-scoring to come as a result.

In pursuit of a fourth-consecutive victory in all competitions to put their previously worrying form to bed once and for all, Aston Villa may be forced to square off against Nottingham Forest will out one of Unai Emery's star men.

Latest Nottingham Forest news as Nuno Espirito Santo's Reds prepare for Premier League clash at the City Ground

Aston Villa interim boss Shaun Goater says the club "needs to get results immediately" following the sacking of manager Robert de Pauw.