Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League
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by Kennedy Kechula | in Premier League Predictions
Aston Villa will be looking to restart their title charge when they take on struggling Nottingham Forest next in the English Premier League. Having ended 2025 with defeat at Arsenal, Villa will be back at home for the first meeting of the season between these two. Read on for our preview and a prediction of the match.
The two teams are in completely contrasting situations as they approach this fixture. Villa currently occupy third place in the standings after 19 rounds of play, whereas Forest are just above the drop zone in 17th.
The hosts have been the most in-form team in the league despite a recent setback and are rightly the big favorites to win this match. Bookmakers also fancy a share of the spoils more than they do a win for the away side. Last season, each of these teams won the respective home fixture. Like Villa, Nottingham Forest will also be looking to bounce back from defeat.
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The Best Betting Odds for Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.8 | 3.7 | 4.5 |
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1.8 | 3.5 | 4.2 |
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1.83 | 3.5 | 4.2 |
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1.78 | 3.65 | 4.6 |
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1.8 | 3.75 | 4.2 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest?
Our prediction for the Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest match is: Aston Villa wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 03/01/2026 between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest in Premier League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 63.27% for a win of Aston Villa against Nottingham Forest with odds of 1.87 at Shangrila.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest is 10.18% with odds of 3.78 at 888Starz.
- Our prediction model gives a 26.56% chance ⭐ for a win of Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa with odds of 4.72 at 888Starz.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Form
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest's standings in the Premier League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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3
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39 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
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17
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18 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | -12 |
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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21 Dec 2025 - Premier League
14 Dec 2025 - Premier League
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
6 Dec 2025 - Premier League
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Dec 2025 - Premier League
6 Dec 2025 - Premier League
30 Nov 2025 - Premier League
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
9 Nov 2025 - Premier League
6 Nov 2025 - Europa League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Dec 2025 - Premier League
27 Dec 2025 - Premier League
14 Dec 2025 - Premier League
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
3 Dec 2025 - Premier League
23 Nov 2025 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Dec 2025 - Premier League
27 Dec 2025 - Premier League
22 Dec 2025 - Premier League
14 Dec 2025 - Premier League
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
6 Dec 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Dec 2025 - Premier League
27 Dec 2025 - Premier League
14 Dec 2025 - Premier League
30 Nov 2025 - Premier League
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
9 Nov 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Dec 2025 - Premier League
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
6 Dec 2025 - Premier League
3 Dec 2025 - Premier League
22 Nov 2025 - Premier League
6 Nov 2025 - Europa League
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
17 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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Aston Villa - Nottingham Forest: Form Analysis
Aston Villa are coming off their worst result of the season and will be keen for an immediate response. Unai Emery’s men, who take to the pitch three days after their most recent fixture, are coming off a humbling against Arsenal. Facing off with the league leaders away from home, Villa missed the chance to go joint top as they lost 4-1.
It was their heaviest loss of the campaign, and it snapped an incredible 11-game winning streak across all competitions. The Villans, who had won eight straight in the league before the loss in London, are now six points off the pace. A seven-point advantage between them and fourth-placed Liverpool could be significantly reduced with matchday 19 still in play.
Nottingham Forest are on three straight defeats.
With Villa worried about their title possibilities, their next opponents are battling to keep themselves out of the relegation narrative. Forest have accumulated 18 points and sit just four points from the red zone. Sean Dyche’s men are having a torrid festive period, as they have lost their last three games.
They have won just once in the last four league games. Forest lost 2-0 at home to Everton on the same night Villa were losing to Arsenal. With a crucial run of fixtures coming up, the Tricky Trees will be keen for a result at Villa Park to spark a season turnaround.
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
T. Mings
P. Torres
MidfielderR. Barkley
H. Elliott
ForwardE. Guessand
O. Aina
W. Boly
MidfielderR. Yates
I. Sangare
ForwardC. Wood
D. Ndoye
Aston Villa & Nottingham Forest Squad Analysis
If a heavy loss wasn’t enough, Villa were dealt more heartache against Arsenal when Amadou Onana picked up an injury. The midfielder, one of Villa’s best players this season, was substituted at halftime, and there is a strong possibility he misses this game.
There is some reprieve, though, as Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara will be available after missing the last game through suspension. Tyrone Mings and Pau Torres remain sidelined with injuries. Ollie Watkins scored his sixth league goal last time out and should keep his place at the tip of Villa’s attack. Morgan Rogers has been the hosts’ MVP and, with seven goals, is another one to look out for here.
Aston Villa are welcoming returnees, while Forest are missing key men.
Callum Hudson-Odoi and Morgan Gibbs-White have each scored three times in the league for Forest. The two are the visitors’ biggest offensive threats, with Chris Wood still out injured.
Ola Aina once again remains in the treatment room together with Dan Ndoye and Ryan Yates. Forest’s squad is further reduced by the fact that Ibrahim Sangare and Willy Boly are away on international duty at the AFCON.
Most goals and assists
Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest
M. Rogers
(7 Goals)
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D. Malen
(7 Goals)
Igor Jesus
(7 Goals)
M. Rogers
(5 Assists)
M. Gibbs-White
(3 Assists)
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest Stats in Premier League
Aston Villa - Nottingham Forest Key Points
- Villa have won 11 of their last 12 matches.
- Forest’s last three fixtures ended in defeat.
- Villa are on a 10-game winning streak at home.
- Villa haven’t lost at home to Forest in over 30 years.
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Our Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
Our prediction for Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest is that Aston Villa wins. Though Villa are coming off their biggest loss of the season, we’ll back them to come out on top here. They have been the in-form team in the league and were on an 11-game winning streak before their most recent setback.
Considering they have won 10 straight games at home, they should be able to quickly regroup and defeat an out-of-form Forest side. Aside from their current slump, Forest have also not won away to Villa in over 30 years.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest - Other Interesting Predictions
Under 2.5 goals
Our second prediction will be for under 2.5 goals. Forest have scored just once in their last three outings. The goals have dried up recently for the visitors, and they are also missing some of their key players in attack.
Despite a bluntness in attack, Forest are a strong defensive side and will frustrate a not-so-free-scoring Villa team.
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest - FAQs
This match will be played on Saturday, 3 January.
This match will be played at Aston Villa’s Villa Park Stadium in Birmingham, England.
Fans in the UK will be able to watch this game live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra. For detailed updates of this and other Premier League fixtures this weekend, you can check out Sportytrader.
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