Nottingham Forest host Aston Villa today, aiming to secure three consecutive home league wins over the visitors.The Tricky Trees haven’t won three in a row against Villa at home since 1979. Manager Vitor Pereira oversaw a massive 3–0 away victory before the international break.However, Forest haven’t scored a goal in their last three home league games. They have managed only three home wins throughout the entire domestic campaign.Nottingham Forest team newsVitor Pereira receives a major boost with the return of an influential midfielder. Elliot Anderson is available again after missing the midweek trip to Porto.Consequently, he is expected to start in a deep midfield role today. Anderson has applied 1,527 high-intensity pressures in the Premier League this season. Notably, Matz Sels will return to start in goal for the hosts.Igor Jesus will lead the line as he continues to impress in the top flight. Morgan Gibbs-White provides the creative spark after recording six goals in 2026. Notably, only three players have more league goal involvements this calendar year.Forest currently hold the lowest home conversion rate in the division at 5.7%. They must rediscover their clinical edge to overcome a resurgent Villa side today.Nottingham Forest predicted lineupNottingham Forest Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; JesusWhen will the match kick off?The match will take place on Sunday, 12 April 2026, with kick-off scheduled at 14:00 BST.How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa?UK viewers can watch this match live on Sky Sports Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Read more- Rosenior: Palmer is fully ‘committed’ to Chelsea amid Man Utd linksSee Also- Spurs ‘agree’ shock transfer with Liverpool star on one conditionFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTokThe post Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa – Predicted lineup and team news first appeared on The Football Faithful.