Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Premier League season. The game takes place at Villa Park on Saturday, 03/01/2026, at 12:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
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Aston Villa Win
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Aston Villa preview
Aston Villa comes into the match having played 19 games in the Premier League so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 2.05 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses.
Aston Villa's attack has scored 41 goals during this period. Out of this total, 30 goals were scored in the Premier League, averaging 1.58 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.58.
The offense system of Aston Villa is led by Morgan Rogers as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Morgan Rogers, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 23 goals with an average of 1.21 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 28 goals conceded in 26 matches, resulting in an average of 1.08.
Nottingham Forest preview
On the other hand, Nottingham Forest comes into the match having played 19 games in the Premier League so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 0.95 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses.
Nottingham Forest's attack has scored 31 goals during this period. Out of this total, 18 goals were scored in the Premier League, averaging 0.95 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.19.
The offense system of Nottingham Forest is led by Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ibrahim Sangaré, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 30 goals with an average of 1.58 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 39 goals conceded in 26 matches, resulting in an average of 1.5.
Head to head: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
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Aston Villa
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W W |
2.05 |
| Home | W W W W W |
2.44 |
| Away | L W W W W |
1.7 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 78% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 2.44 | 3.1 |
| Scored | 1.58 | 1.67 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.21 | 0.78 | 1.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 44% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 44% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 22% | 30% |
| 1st to Score | 32% | 56% | 10% |
|
xG
|
1.34 | 1.39 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.42 | 1.56 |
Nottingham Forest
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L W L |
0.95 |
| Home | L L W L W |
1 |
| Away | L L W W L |
0.89 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 26% | 30% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.53 | 2.9 | 2.11 |
| Scored | 0.95 | 1.2 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.58 | 1.7 | 1.44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 32% | 40% | 22% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 10% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 53% | 50% | 56% |
| 1st to Score | 32% | 20% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.4 | 1.49 |
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