Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Picks - Premier League
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by Bradley Gibbs | in Premier League Picks
After what was a highly entertaining game in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening, when they came out on top by three goals to two on the road in Brugge, Unai Emery's Villans will get back down to it in the EPL, returning to league action with a home game against Nottingham Forest, who unlike last season, have no European soccer to focus on this time around, which means that they have had longer to prepare for this game than their hosts.
In the betting ahead of this game, 'Igor Jesus to Score' appeals most, especially at chunky-looking odds of +310. The Brazilian hasn't exactly been the most prolific scorer of league goals during his time in England, but he's looked revved up at the start of this new season, and this game against a tired Villa team may just be the perfect opportunity for him to get up and running.
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16
|
2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
|
17
|
1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 |
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 8, 2026 - Champions League
Sep 5, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 31, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 23, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 15, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 12, 2026 - UEFA Super Cup
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 31, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 7, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 28, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
May 15, 2026 - Premier League
May 7, 2026 - Europa League
May 3, 2026 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 8, 2026 - Champions League
Sep 5, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 23, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 15, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 12, 2026 - UEFA Super Cup
Aug 4, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 5, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 29, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 25, 2026 - Carabao Cup
Aug 22, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 16, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 12, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 5, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 25, 2026 - Carabao Cup
Aug 22, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 16, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 12, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 26, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 29, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 8, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 8, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 31, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 31, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 18, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aston Villa against Nottingham Forest : Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
17 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
May 7, 2026 - Europa League
Apr 30, 2026 - Europa League
Apr 12, 2026 - Premier League
Jan 3, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 5, 2025 - Premier League
Dec 14, 2024 - Premier League
Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Substitutes
M. Bizot
J. Wright
DefenderT. Mings
M. Ruggeri
MidfielderR. Barkley
L. Bogarde
ForwardAlysson
T. Abraham
A. Garnacho
I. Mbaye
J. Victor
DefenderO. Diomande
L. Netz
D. Munoz
MidfielderN. Dominguez
R. Yates
ForwardIgor Jesus
C. Wood
C. Hudson-Odoi
Missing players
M. Cash
MidfielderL. Goretzka
A. Onana
J. Gomes
J. Manzambi
ForwardB. Madjo
N. Savona
MidfielderI. Sangare
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest Stats in Premier League
Aston Villa - Nottingham Forest Key Points
- So far this season, Igor Jesus has averaged 2.56 shots per 90 minutes.
- Igor Jesus has produced more expected goals than any other Nottingham Forest player this season.
- In the EPL this term, Igor Jesus averages a chunky 0.59 xG per 90 minutes.
- In his last away appearance, Igor Jesus took three shots.
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Our Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
Igor Jesus may not have scored in the league for Nottingham Forest yet this season, but his recent efforts tell us that his first goal may be right around the corner. Last time out, the Brazilian forward looked hungry for goals, taking no less than three shots, while he's averaging a healthy 0.59 expected goals per 90 minutes, which tells us that he's getting into very dangerous positions. Against a Villa side that could have something of a UCL hangover, the visiting forward is worth betting on to get off the mark all the time odds of +310 are on offer.
Our Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Pick: Igor Jesus to Score.
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