A high-stakes clash awaits at Villa Park as Aston Villa host Nottingham Forest at 1:30 PM today, both eyeing a key result in the Premier League.

Aston Villa enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 4 wins from their last 5 matches. Nottingham Forest will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Aston Villa hold the edge with 6 wins to Nottingham Forest's 2 in 10 meetings. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Aston Villa edged it 2-1.

Aston Villa's preferred 4-2-3-1 shape may stretch the field, while Nottingham Forest's 4-2-3-1 setup looks built for discipline.

This one promises fireworks — expect full intensity from both sides as the season enters a crucial stretch.