Everything you need to know about how to watch Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest on TV and online
Aston Villa can pile some pressure on Nottingham Forest on Saturday when the sides meet in a Premier League clash at Villa Park. Forest suffered a defeat to Leeds United last time out and find themselves in a battle against relegation, whereas Villa are pushing for a European finish.
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Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the game on TV and online, as well as team news, head-to-head record and more.
GettyAston Villa vs Nottingham Forest kick-off timeGame:Aston Villa vs Nottingham ForestDate:April 8, 2023Kick-off: 10am ETVenue:Villa Park, Birmingham
For viewers in the US, the game kicks off at 10am ET.
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Aston Villa will be without Phillippe Coutinho, who is a long-term absentee due to a hamstring injury, while Matty Cash is also sidelined with a calf injury he sustained while on international duty with Poland.
There is some optimism regarding the potential availability of Boubacar Kamara, who is nursing an ankle complaint, though it remains unclear if he will play a part in the game. Goalkeeper Jed Steer remains unavailable, though it is unlikely he would trouble first-choice Emiliano Martinez for a starting position.
Aston Villa XI (possible): Martinez; Moreno, Mings, Konsa, Young; Buendia, McGinn, Luiz, Ramsey; Waktins, Bailey.
Goalkeepers:Martinez, Olsen, SinisaloDefenders:Carlos, Konsa, Mings, Moreno, Chambers, Young, DigneMidfielders:Luiz, McGinn, Buendia, Dendoncker, RamseyForwards:Traore, Watkins, Duran, BaileyNottingham Forest team news
Chris Wood and Willy Boly are expected to be unavailable for Forest boss Steve Cooper, as are Dean Henderson and Scott McKenna. There are concerns over the fitness of Ryan Yates, Giulian Biancone and Omar Richards too. However, the good news is that full-back Serge Aurier could come back into contention.
Nottingham Forest XI (possible): Navas; Toffolo, Niakhate, Felipe, Williams; Danilo, Freuler, Mangala; Gibbs-White, Dennis, Johnson.
Goalkeepers:Navas, HennesseyDefenders:Cook, Worrall, Williams, Toffolo, Niakhate, Aurier, Richards, Lodi, FelipeMidfielders:Mangala, Shelvey, Colback, Gibbs-White, Lingard, Cafu, Kouyate, Danilo, ScarpaForwards:Awoniyi, Surridge, Mighten, Johnson, Dennis, Taylor, AyewHead-to-head record
Oct 10, 2022Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston VillaPremier LeagueMar 13, 2019Nottingham Forest 1-3 Aston VillaChampionshipNov 28, 2018Aston Villa 5-5 Nottingham ForestChampionshipJan 13, 2018Nottingham Forest 0-1 Aston VillaChampionshipSep 23, 2017Aston Villa 2-1 Nottingham ForestChampionship
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest were familiar foes during their shared time in the Championship and have only reacquainted this season after a few years' hiatus. Villa boast the upper hand, though, when it comes to head-to-head records, having not lost in their last five meetings.
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