Nottingham Forest face Aston Villa, Rotherham United and Norwich City next week.
Nottingham Forest manager Philippe Montanier
Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest (September 11)
Nottingham Forest return to action in the Championship on Sunday when they visit one of the Premier League’s relegated three in Roberto Di Matteo’s Aston Villa.
The Tricky Trees have made a Jekyll and Hyde type start to the campaign, winning all three of their home games (scoring 11 goals) but losing both of their away games without finding the net.
The sale of Oliver Burke to RB Leipzig on deadline day will leave new manager Philippe Montanier with a big void to fill, and a trip to Villa could doesn’t exactly come at a great time.
Roberto Di Matteo’s men have been inconsistent this season, yet at Villa Park they are undefeated and they have plenty of ability upfront which could hurt a vulnerable Forest defence.
Aston Villa 2-0 Nottingham Forest
Rotherham United v Nottingham Forest (September 14)
While Villa boast one of the best strike forces in the Championship, Rotherham on the other hand have found the net just three times this season and already look short on confidence.
The Millers are certainly among the relegation candidates this season and despite picking up four points from their opening two home games, Forest should be looking at picking up their first away win here.
Rotherham United 0-1 Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest v Norwich City (September 17)
Forest end the week by facing another of the Premier League’s relegated sides in Norwich City at the City Ground, and it has the potential to be another high-scoring entertaining encounter.
The Canaries themselves have been inconsistent so far this season, having beaten Blackburn Rovers 4-1 at Ewood Park on opening day before most recently losing 3-0 at Birmingham City.
Alex Neil’s men have goals in them when they click, yet so do Forest and if offered a draw before the game both managers would probably take that at the end of a busy Championship week.
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Norwich City
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