Ismaila Sarr scored twice for the Eagles with Jorgen Strand Larsen also on target.

The Premier League team led away to Zrinjski Mostar.

The full-back was sent off on the stroke of half-time but his team secured a 1-1 draw.

Forest came closest to walking away with all three points when Igor Jesus hit the post in stoppage time.

Villa have not won in six games.