Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Sep 2026
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Predictions
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest could be serving up goals and that means betting Over 2.5. We can get odds of -115 on the Total Goals market and we’re confident of landing a return with this wager.
Continue reading for our complete Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest betting analysis, delivering an in-depth look at our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Preview
Aston Villa meet Nottingham Forest at Villa Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 12 September.
Aston Villa played Hull City on their travels in their last Premier League game. It was a 0-0 draw at MKM Stadium. The Birmingham outfit had a whopping 73% of possession and recorded one shot on target.
On Tuesday night, Villa travelled to Club Brugge in the Champions League and won 3-2.
Nottingham Forest hosted Tottenham at City Ground in their previous game, ending in a 0-0 draw. Oliver Glasner's team recorded 41% possession and had two shots on goal.
H2H: 4-0 Triumph for Villa in Last Head-to-Head
The last encounter between Villa and Forest saw the former win at home. It was a 4-0 Europa League victory at Villa Park. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H games involve five Villa wins. There have also been two draws and three Forest victories.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |  Nott’m Forest |
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 17 |  Aston Villa |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0:5 | 1 |
3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. Villa have had 51.4% possession, 434.7 passes and 4.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts, while being awarded 5.1 corners.
Top goalscorer Ollie Watkins has found the net 7 times, Morgan Rogers 2, with John McGinn and two other players on 1. Lucas Digne, Ollie Watkins and John McGinn have racked up the most assists with 2 each.
Forest have 3 victories, 2 defeats and 5 draws, with an average of 12.0 attempts, 3.9 shots on goal and 1.9 goals. The Midlands side average 43.4% possession, 362.9 passes, 4.2 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 4.2 shots on goal and 14.6 attempts.
Morgan Gibbs-White is top of the team’s scoring charts with 7, Igor Jesus has 3, with Elliot Anderson and Taiwo Awoniyi both on 2. Morgan Gibbs-White has been the top assist maker on 3, with Matz Sels notching 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Zion Suzuki (GK), Matty Cash, Victor Nilsson Lindeloef, Tyrone Mings, Ian Maatsen, Boubacar Kamara, Ross Barkley, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, George Hemmings, Nicolas Jackson.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Matz Sels (GK), Jair Cunha, Nikola Milenkovic, Ousmane Diomande, Ola Aina, Xaver Schlager, James McAtee, Neco Williams, Dan Ndoye, Morgan Gibbs-White, Liam Delap.
Main Match Prediction
We’ve found a strong betting angle for this Premier League clash and you can bet Over 2.5 Goals at odds of -115. We think that there will be at least three goals and the odds make plenty of appeal.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest Premier League stats.
The betting apps are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Forest
There are betting odds of +700 that Aston Villa land a 2-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest) has totalled over 2.5 shots in six of his past nine Premier League matches. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the Player Shots line, with betting odds of +104 now available.
Nicolas Jackson (Villa) is available to find the net at +165. It’s worth a gamble on him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
Nottingham Forest have had over 3.5 corners in two consecutive away games, with Aston Villa conceding over 3.5 corners in the past six home matches. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Forest Team Corners line to get covered at -143.
Aston Villa
Forest
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up different selections in the following same-game multi: at least three goals in total, Aston Villa with the -0.25 Asian Handicap accompanied by Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest) to record Over 2.5 shots.
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Aston Villa are the +123 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 45% chance of winning this Premier League encounter according to the latest betting odds. Nottingham Forest are the outsiders at +220 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.
If Villa only draw with Forest, then the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager means you get half your stake back. However, you get a full payout at -110 if they’re able to land a victory.
You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Under or Over 2.5 Goals. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -149.
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Nicolas Jackson can be backed to find the net anytime at +165, with +420 available that the market leader scores the first goal.
Stats: Premier League matches only
Villa have managed five losses, four victories and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
Forest have secured five victories, three defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 2.30 goals per match and conceding 1.40.
In the last meeting at Villa Park, Villa defeated Forest by a 4-0 scoreline. For the past 4 H2H meetings at Villa Park, Villa have won every time.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa Home Stats |
4-1-5 | 2.90 | 1.40 | 1.50 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
| Nottingham Forest Away Stats |
5-2-3 | 3.70 | 2.30 | 1.40 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Europa League: 07/05 2026 Aston Villa 4 Forest 0
- Europa League: 30/04 2026 Forest 1 Aston Villa 0
- Premier League: 12/04 2026 Forest 1 Aston Villa 1
- Premier League: 03/01 2026 Aston Villa 3 Forest 1
- Premier League: 05/04 2025 Aston Villa 2 Forest 1
- Premier League: 14/12 2024 Forest 2 Aston Villa 1
- Premier League: 24/02 2024 Aston Villa 4 Forest 2
- Premier League: 05/11 2023 Forest 2 Aston Villa 0
- Premier League: 08/04 2023 Aston Villa 2 Forest 0
- Premier League: 10/10 2022 Forest 1 Aston Villa 1
Aston Villa League Stats
Nottingham Forest League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 6.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 43.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 40.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Lineups & Team News
Don’t bet on Villa vs Forest without reviewing the latest team news. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Premier League lineups and the latest on injuries.
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous Aston Villa Lineups
Previous Nottingham Forest Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Aston Villa Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Unai Emery
Nottingham Forest Player Stats & Squad
Premier League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 9 |
| 3 | Hull | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:0 | 7 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 5 | Brentford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 5 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:4 | 5 |
| 7 | Newcastle | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:4 | 5 |
| 8 | Everton | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 5 |
| 9 | Leeds | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 10 | Brighton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | 4 |
| 11 | Man United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | 4 |
| 12 | Sunderland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 14 | Ipswich | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 16 | Nott’m Forest | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 17 | Aston Villa | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0:5 | 1 |
| 18 | Tottenham | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0:5 | 1 |
| 19 | Fulham | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:7 | 0 |
| 20 | Coventry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:5 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 2 | Man City | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 3 | Brighton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 |
| 4 | Brentford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 4 |
| 5 | Everton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 6 | Hull | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 4 |
| 7 | Man United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 9 | Sunderland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 10 | Ipswich | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 12 | Liverpool | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 13 | Leeds | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | Bournemouth | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 15 | Nott’m Forest | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 16 | Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 17 | Coventry | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:6 | 0 |
| 19 | Tottenham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
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