Nottingham Forest has solidified its prospects for the Champions League while securing a place in the FA Cup semi-finals.
On Saturday, the team will confront Aston Villa at the City Ground, where both clubs are keenly focused on European competition.
Aston Villa, motivated by their aspirations for the Champions League and FA Cup, has demonstrated impressive performance at home, remaining undefeated across all competitions on their turf.
The resurgence of Marcus Rashford has bolstered Aston Villa’s attacking strategy, evidenced by his three-goal contributions in two recent fixtures—both in the FA Cup qualifiers against Preston and in the English Premier League against Brighton.
Simultaneously, Anthony Elegna has aided Nuno Espirito Santo in achieving a notable milestone, becoming the second manager in Nottingham Forest’s history to secure victories at both home and away venues. This achievement has further enhanced their chances of qualifying for the Champions League.
Nottingham Forest has established the City Ground as a formidable fortress, remaining unbeaten on home soil throughout the year 2025, with a remarkable 7-0 win against Brighton standing out as a highlight.
However, Nottingham Forest will be without Ola Aina, who sustained an injury in the 39th minute of the recent match against Manchester United.