Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are set to clash for the second time this season in an exciting Premier League matchup on Saturday. The Tricky Trees are currently third in the EPL standings, riding a three-match winning streak, having won the earlier encounter 2-1 on December 14. Aston Villa is closely trailing, just four points off the top four, and has managed to win three of their last five matches.

Kickoff at Villa Park in Birmingham is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET. The home side is favored at +105 (risk $100 to win $105), while Forest stands as underdogs at +260. The odds for a draw are set at +265, and the total goal over/under is 2.5.

Before placing your bets for the Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa match, be sure to check out insights from esteemed SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton.

Sutton, who has a solid background in collegiate soccer, has excelled as SportsLine’s leading soccer analyst for over six years. His expertise has proven profitable across various leagues, including the Champions League, Premier League, and more. In 2022, he ranked as SportsLine’s top soccer expert, achieving a record of 165-130-2 and generating nearly $2,200 in returns for $100 players.

Sutton’s Premier League Picks:

• Aston Villa (+100): Although Nottingham Forest has been strong this season, they have faltered in recent away games, conceding 11 goals in their last three losses. Aston Villa remains unbeaten in their last 14 league games at home, and Sutton anticipates they will secure the victory on home turf.

• Over 2.5 Goals (-117): Aston Villa has often scored two goals in their home matches, including against league leaders Liverpool and Chelsea. With the over hitting in four of the last five matches for Villa, Sutton suggests this bet is a smart choice.

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