| Aston Villa wins | Draw | Nottingham Forest wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.79 | 3.68 | 4.44 |
| Aston Villa | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|
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LAST GAME: Arsenal 4 - 1 Aston Villa
| LAST GAME: Nottingham Forest 0 - 2 Everton
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, January 3, 2026, 7:30 AM ET
- Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham, England
- Competition: Premier League
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest | Saturday, January 3, 2026, 7:30 AM ET |
| Aston Villa odds | -125 |
| Nottingham Forest odds | +320 |
| Draw | +260 |
| Over 2.5 | -120 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Preview and Team News
Aston Villa Team News
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa continue to be one of the most in-form squads in Europe. At home, the Champions League-chasing team have been electric, losing just once in 2025.
This season, the Villans have won seven of their nine home fixtures, scoring an impressive 1.67 goals per encounter and keeping clean sheets in 44% of their clashes. Emery’s ability to change games using substitutions is one of their main strengths, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice from the bench against Chelsea last Saturday.
However, in midweek, they lost 1-4 to Arsenal, ending their run of eleven consecutive victories.
Morgan Rogers has been Villa’s standout player, accumulating 10 goal involvements in 18 matches. Matty Cash will return to the starting XI following suspension this weekend, but Evann Guessand is unavailable due to AFCON.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Lindelof, Konsa, Digne; Kamara, Onana; McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers; Watkins.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Sean Dyche’s arrival has transformed Nottingham Forest’s season, but they remain in the midst of a relegation scrap. Since he took over on October 21, the team have picked up 13 points from 10 matches.
However, Forest’s form has dipped in recent weeks, losing four of six in December. Scoring goals on the road has been one of their biggest issues, with just 0.67 per fixture. Morgan Gibbs-White has been the club’s star player in the final third, scoring three and making one assist in 18 appearances.
Forest will be without a couple of key players due to AFCON, including midfielder Ibrahim Sangare, who has been a key star for Dyche. Chris Wood, Dan Ndoye, and Ola Aina all remain out until the end of January.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Victor; Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Dominguez, Anderson; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
- Pick: Aston Villa to Win
- Odds: -125 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 2-0 Nottingham Forest
Villa’s home record, coupled with Nottingham Forest’s inability to score on the road, means that a victory for the hosts looks like the standout prediction.
Emery’s side have been in red-hot form this season, putting together a club-record run of 11 consecutive victories.
However, they’ve performed best at Villa Park, scoring more goals and allowing fewer. Given the odds at -125, a Villa win could be the best-priced selection of the entire weekend.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both Teams to Score – No
- Odds: +110 (20Bet)
Aston Villa’s defensive record at home is one of the best in the Premier League, with just 0.78 goals allowed per 90 minutes.
Therefore, we could see them winning to nil on Saturday. Nottingham Forest have consistently struggled to create clear chances on the road, as reflected by a low xG of 1.20 and a scoring rate of just 0.67 per 90.
In fact, Forest have failed to score in 56% of their Premier League away matches in 2025-26.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- NBC (USA)
- DAZN (Canada)
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