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Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Aston VillaMOST USED XI

Nottingham Forest's expected lineup away at Aston Villa in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 4 official matches: Sels in goal, a back three of Jair, Milenković and Murillo, and Gibbs-White, Ndoye and Jesus further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

1. GKSels
2. DEFJair
3. DEFMilenković
4. DEFMurillo
5. MIDAina
6. MIDWilliams
7. MIDMcAtee
8. MIDSchlager
9. FWDGibbs-White
10. FWDNdoye
11. FWDJesus

Team news

• Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 14 of the last 30 matches.
• Based on starts across 4 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Nottingham Forest, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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What is Nottingham Forest's expected lineup?

Nottingham Forest's expected lineup away at Aston Villa in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 4 official matches: Sels in goal, a back three of Jair, Milenković and Murillo, and Gibbs-White, Ndoye and Jesus further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Sels, Jair, Milenković, Murillo, Aina, Williams, McAtee, Schlager, Gibbs-White, Ndoye, Jesus.

Who started Nottingham Forest's last match?

Nottingham Forest's starting XI on 5 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (3-4-2-1): M. Sels, Jair, N. Milenković, Murillo, O. Aina, X. Schlager, J. McAtee, N. Williams, M. Gibbs-White, D. Ndoye, L. Delap.

What was Nottingham Forest's last result?

Nottingham Forest drew with Tottenham 0–0 on 5 Sept 2026.

When did Nottingham Forest last win?

Nottingham Forest last won on 4 May 2026, beating Chelsea 3–1.

Who takes penalties for Nottingham Forest?

M. Gibbs-White is Nottingham Forest's first choice penalty taker, with C. Wood next in line. Gibbs-White scored a penalty this season.

Who has made the most starts for Nottingham Forest this season?

O. Aina leads with 4 starts for Nottingham Forest across all competitions this season.

What formation does Nottingham Forest use most often?

Nottingham Forest have used a 3-4-2-1 in 3 of their 4 matches this season.

Which Nottingham Forest goalkeeper has started the most this season?

Matz Sels has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Nottingham Forest this season, starting 4 matches.

Which Nottingham Forest defender has started the most this season?

Nikola Milenković has made the most starts as defender for Nottingham Forest this season, starting 4 matches.

Which Nottingham Forest midfielder has started the most this season?

Ola Aina has made the most starts as midfielder for Nottingham Forest this season, starting 4 matches.

Which Nottingham Forest forward has started the most this season?

Igor Jesus has made the most starts as forward for Nottingham Forest this season, starting 3 matches.