Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest face each other on Saturday 01.03.2026, at 12:30 (UK Time), in a Premier League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Aston Villa's home ground, the Villa Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
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Aston Villa preview
Aston Villa heads into the match with the following record in the Premier League: in 19 matches, Villans secured 12 victories, 3 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 2.05 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Aston Villa's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.
Aston Villa has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 41 goals, of which 30 were scored in the Premier League, resulting in an average of 1.58 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Morgan Rogers, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Morgan Rogers has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Aston Villa has conceded 23 goals in the Premier League (an average of 1.21 per game) and 28 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.08 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Nottingham Forest preview
Nottingham Forest comes into the game with 19 matches played so far in the Premier League. They have secured 5 victories, 3 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 0.95 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses.
Forest's attack has been highly effective, scoring 31 goals during this period. Of that total, 18 were netted in the Premier League, with an average of 0.95 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.19.
The Tricky Trees's offensive system is led by Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ibrahim Sangaré. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 30 goals with an average of 1.58 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 39 goals in 26 matches, averaging 1.5 per match.
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