Nottingham Forest will host Aston Villa at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on April 12, 2026, as they strive to move away from the relegation zone in the Premier League. Currently in 16th place, Forest recently secured a crucial 3-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur, but they remain winless in their last seven home league matches. Historically, Forest has performed well against Villa at home, winning their last two encounters. However, they have not achieved three consecutive home wins against Villa since 1979.

Aston Villa, under the management of Unai Emery, is comfortably positioned in fourth place, holding a six-point advantage in the race for Champions League football. They aim to complete their first Premier League double over Forest since 1993. Nevertheless, Villa has faced challenges in their recent away games, losing the last two. Both teams have struggled defensively, with neither managing a clean sheet in their last four meetings.

In terms of team news, Forest welcomes back Elliot Anderson, a key player known for his high-intensity pressing. Villa's Jadon Sancho is recovering from an injury and may feature, while Boubacar Kamara remains sidelined. The match promises to be crucial for both teams as they navigate their respective league challenges.