Premier League Matchday Tactical Head-to-Head

Nott'm Forest vs Aston Villa

Venue: The City Ground. Compare predicted starting 11s, tactical formations (4-3-3 vs 4-2-3-1), and manager strategies ahead of kickoff. Test your prediction on the interactive pitch and climb the leaderboard.

Nott'm Forest (Home)

4-3-3

Manager: Oliver Glasner

Expected Starting 11

  • GK: Matz Sels
  • DEF: Neco Williams
  • DEF: Murillo Costa dos Santos
  • DEF: Jair Paula da Cunha Filho
  • DEF: Ola Aina
  • MID: Morgan Gibbs-White
  • MID: James McAtee
  • MID: Dan Ndoye
  • FWD: Liam Delap
  • FWD: Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
  • FWD: Chris Wood
Penalties: Morgan Gibbs-White / Chris Wood
Free Kicks: Morgan Gibbs-White / Murillo Costa dos Santos

Aston Villa (Away)

4-2-3-1

Manager: Unai Emery

Expected Starting 11

  • GK: Zion Suzuki
  • DEF: Victor Lindelöf
  • DEF: Ian Maatsen
  • DEF: Matty Cash
  • DEF: Pau Torres
  • MID: Boubacar Kamara
  • MID: John McGinn
  • MID: Emiliano Buendía Stati
  • FWD: Nicolas Jackson
  • FWD: Tammy Abraham
  • FWD: Brian Madjo
Penalties: Emiliano Buendía Stati / Nicolas Jackson
Free Kicks: Emiliano Buendía Stati

Frequently Asked Questions (Nott'm Forest vs Aston Villa)

When will official Nott'm Forest vs Aston Villa lineups be confirmed?

Official Premier League team sheets are published 75 minutes prior to kickoff.

How are predicted starting 11s calculated?

Predictions combine verified 2026/27 injury reports, manager tactical press conferences, player fitness percentages, and crowd consensus on Starting 11.