Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction and Betting Tips: Best bets at Villa Park

There's no lunchtime Premier League fixture on Saturday but we do have four 3pm clashes to sink our teeth into, including Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest at Villa Park.

Aston Villa's excellent home record has been left in tatters after losing their last three at Villa Park.

However, they were much-improved in the win at Fulham and will be buoyed by the knowledge that their blip has coincided with top-four rivals Tottenham also struggling to get results.

Emery may again have to rely on an unfamiliar back four, with Pau Torres partnering Clement Lenglet in central defence, potentially leaving the hosts exposed.

We're backing the hosts to get back to winning ways in front of their own fans, with a home win and both teams to score appealing at 19/10 with BoyleSports.

After netting against West Ham, Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi could strike again but Villa have their own in-form forward in Ollie Watkins.

The latest injury to Newcastle's Callum Wilson means Watkins is now the clear front-runner to act as Harry Kane's understudy at this summer's European Championships.

Despite Villa's recent shortcomings, Watkins has continued to fire in the goals. He netted both of his team's strikes in the win over Fulham and is now on to 19 goals for club and country this season.

The 28-year-old also scored in this fixture last season. That game resulted in a 2-0 win for the Villans, but their injury issues mean it might not be as straightforward on Saturday.

They should still maintain their Champions League push with a victory, especially with Watkins in such excellent form.