Aston Villa 1, Nottingham Forest 1

NOTTINGHAM, England (Interstat) — In a match that defied pregame projections of a home-side rout, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa played to a 1-1 draw Sunday in a Premier League fixture at The City Ground. The result, which opened the league campaign for both clubs, saw Villa rally for a point on the road after falling behind early. The final score matched the prediction of Interstat’s game simulator, though the firm’s ELO rating system had given Forest a 75.3 percent probability to win. The hosts seized the initiative in the 23rd minute. Midfielder Murillo, who would be a dynamic presence… Read more...