Premier League· Regular Season - 4· Villa Park
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 12 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Nottingham Forest +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 91% | 1.10 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 78% | 1.28 | - |
| X2Nottingham Forest or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Aston Villa +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| 1XAston Villa or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 57% | 1.76 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 43% | 2.32 | - |
| 2Nottingham Forest to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Nottingham Forest -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 23% | 4.36 | - |
| 1Aston Villa to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 22% | 4.52 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Aston Villa -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 9% | 10.71 | - |
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest preview & analysis
Match preview
Aston Villa host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League (Regular Season - 4) at Villa Park on Saturday, 12 September 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Nottingham Forest arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 3 matches, scoring 2 and conceding 4. Most recently they drew with Tottenham 0-0 at home. They're 15th in the table with 5 points from 6 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Aston Villa have won 3, Nottingham Forest have won 2 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.8 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Nottingham Forest narrow favourites: Aston Villa 23%, draw 38%, Nottingham Forest 39%. We expect around 2.4 goals (1.0 - 1.4 in expected goals), with 43% for over 2.5 and 47% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Aston VillaNottingham Forest- 5 SeptHTottenham0-0
- 29 AugALiverpool2-2
- 25 AugHLeeds0-2
Head to head
Premier League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 18 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 15 |
| 3 |  Brighton | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +13 | 13 |
| 4 |  Brentford | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 |  Everton | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +3 | 10 |
| 6 |  Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| 7 |  Leeds | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Hull City | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| 9 |  Liverpool | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| 10 |  Ipswich | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| 11 |  Newcastle | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 |  Crystal Palace | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 13 |  Manchester United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 |  Coventry | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 15 | Nottingham Forest | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| 16 | Aston Villa | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 5 |
| 17 |  Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 |
| 18 |  Bournemouth | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| 19 |  Tottenham | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| 20 |  Fulham | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 2 |
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest?
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Nottingham Forest are favourites. Our model gives Aston Villa a 23% chance of winning, Nottingham Forest 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest?
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We rate both teams to score at 47%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest kick off?
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at Villa Park, Birmingham.
