How and where to watch the Premier League game between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest this lunchtime.
Aston Villa saw their remarkable eleven game winning run come to an end on Tuesday night with a heavy 4-1 defeat away to Arsenal.
The result not only halted a historic streak for Unai Emery’s side but also served as a reality check in relation to their Premier League title ambitions.
Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest TV channel and live streaming
Live coverage will be available on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Ultra HD and Sky Sports Premier League. The match can also be streamed via Sky Go, with subscription requirements applying.
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Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest start time and venue
The match takes place at Villa Park on Saturday, with kick off scheduled for 12:30 GMT.
The Villans now return to the comfort of Villa Park, where they have been formidable. Villa have won each of their last ten home matches in all competitions and have the opportunity to make it eleven in a row for the first time since 1990 when they host Nottingham Forest on Saturday lunchtime.
Before their midweek setback, Unai Emery’s side had rattled off eight consecutive Premier League victories, underlining their consistency and strength. A return to home soil offers an ideal chance to quickly restore momentum after being brought back down to earth by the league leaders.
Forest arrive in the Midlands with concerns growing. The Tricky Trees are just four points clear of the relegation zone and come into the fixture on the back of a disappointing home defeat to Everton on Tuesday night, a result that has increased pressure on head coach Sean Dyche despite a promising spell earlier in the campaign.
History also favours the hosts. Villa are unbeaten in their last nine home league meetings with Nottingham Forest, with their last defeat in this fixture at Villa Park dating back to 1994. Since the start of the 2023-24 season, Villa have lost consecutive league matches only twice, highlighting their ability to respond strongly after setbacks.
Forest’s attacking struggles on the road add to Villa’s optimism. Only two of Forest’s nine away league games this season have seen both teams score and they have found the net in just four of those matches. No side has failed to score in more different Premier League games this campaign, while only Wolves have scored fewer goals overall.
With Villa’s dominant home form set against Forest’s ongoing issues in front of goal, the hosts look well placed to bounce back. A controlled performance and a return to winning ways, potentially accompanied by another clean sheet, appears a strong possibility on Saturday.
