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Squawka / News / Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest predictions and betting tips: Villa fancied

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest predictions and betting tips: Villa fancied

12 Sep · 15:00 Villa Park · Premier League
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Goals
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4
Goals Conceded
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Yellow Cards
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24
Corners Won
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68
Shots
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34
Tackles Won
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Aston Villa Aston Villa
4 - 0
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1 - 0
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3 - 1
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2 - 1
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Goals
  • 1
    Nottingham Forest
    Morgan Gibbs-White
    1
  • 2
    Nottingham Forest
    Dan Ndoye
    1
Shots
  • 1
    Nottingham Forest
    Morgan Gibbs-White
    7
  • 2
    Nottingham Forest
    Igor Jesus
    6
  • 3
    Aston Villa
    Ross Barkley
    6
  • 4
    Aston Villa
    Emiliano Buendía
    6
  • 5
    Aston Villa
    John McGinn
    4
Tackles Won
  • 1
    Nottingham Forest
    Neco Williams
    9
  • 2
    Aston Villa
    Matty Cash
    5
  • 3
    Nottingham Forest
    Xaver Schlager
    5
  • 4
    Nottingham Forest
    James McAtee
    5
  • 5
    Nottingham Forest
    Murillo
    4
Assists
  • 1
    Nottingham Forest
    Morgan Gibbs-White
    1
Chances Created
  • 1
    Nottingham Forest
    James McAtee
    9
  • 2
    Aston Villa
    Ross Barkley
    6
  • 3
    Nottingham Forest
    Ola Aina
    4
  • 4
    Nottingham Forest
    Neco Williams
    3
  • 5
    Nottingham Forest
    Liam Delap
    3
Passes Completed
  • 1
    Aston Villa
    Victor Lindelöf
    162
  • 2
    Aston Villa
    Ross Barkley
    148
  • 3
    Aston Villa
    Boubacar Kamara
    146
  • 4
    Nottingham Forest
    Murillo
    107
  • 5
    Aston Villa
    Matty Cash
    100
Take Ons Completed
  • 1
    Nottingham Forest
    Morgan Gibbs-White
    4
  • 2
    Nottingham Forest
    Ola Aina
    4
  • 3
    Aston Villa
    Nicolas Jackson
    4
  • 4
    Nottingham Forest
    Dan Ndoye
    3
  • 5
    Nottingham Forest
    Murillo
    2
Interceptions
  • 1
    Aston Villa
    Ian Maatsen
    5
  • 2
    Nottingham Forest
    Jair Cunha
    3
  • 3
    Nottingham Forest
    Nikola Milenkovic
    3
  • 4
    Aston Villa
    John McGinn
    3
  • 5
    Nottingham Forest
    Xaver Schlager
    2
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Maatsen
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Torres
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Lindelöf
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Cash
06
Barkley
08
Kamara
53
Hemmings
10
Buendía
07
McGinn
11
Jackson
11
Jesus
10
Gibbs-White
14
Ndoye
03
Williams
24
McAtee
21
Schlager
34
Aina
05
Murillo
31
Milenkovic
23
Cunha
26
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Aston Villa face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at Villa Park on Saturday, with kick off set for 3:00pm.

Anthony Eadson has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this Premier League clash below.

Premium Tips

Anthony Eadson is with Aston Villa, with goals also on the agenda.

Premium TipOddsWhy we’re backing it
George Hemmings 2+ fouls committed 7/4George Hemmings has made an aggressive start to life in Aston Villa’s first team, committing two or more fouls in five of his six starts so far. The midfielder was also known for getting stuck in during his time at youth level, and he has carried that combative approach into senior football. At 7/4 with bet365, backing Hemmings to commit at least two fouls looks worth considering.
Match Result: Draw12/5Neither side has made a convincing start to the Premier League season, and another close contest could be on the cards at Villa Park. Aston Villa have struggled for goals, while Nottingham Forest have shown encouraging signs under Oliver Glasner without consistently turning performances into wins. Glasner also has an excellent record against Unai Emery, which could give the visitors another edge. However, with both teams lacking attacking fluency, the draw at 12/5 looks a tempting option.

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How Aston Villa go into the game

Aston Villa drew 0-0 at Hull last time out, a frustrating afternoon. Villa Park is where their European ambitions must be backed up.

Well-drilled and dangerous, Villa will fancy their chances at home. A first win of the run is the aim.

How Nottingham Forest go into the game

Nottingham Forest drew 0-0 with Tottenham last time out, a battling point. They travel to the Midlands well-organised.

Compact and dangerous on the break, Forest will look to frustrate Villa. A point on the road would be welcome.

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: 2025-26 by the numbers

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest head-to-head

DateHomeScoreAway
07/05/26Aston Villa4-0Forest
30/04/26Forest1-0Aston Villa
12/04/26Forest1-1Aston Villa
03/01/26Aston Villa3-1Forest
05/04/25Aston Villa2-1Forest

Aston Villa have the edge in a keenly contested recent series, winning three of the last five meetings including a 4-0 Europa League rout, though Forest have taken points of their own.

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest predictions & betting tips

Our PredictionOdds & BookmakerConfidenceWhy We’re Backing It
Aston Villa or draw (Double Chance)1/3⭐⭐⭐Home cover.
Both teams to score8/11⭐⭐Both carry a threat.
Draw12/5⭐⭐Evenly matched
Under 2.5 goals10/11⭐⭐An open game is unlikely.
Aston Villa 1-1 Nottingham Forest7/1⭐⭐Headline scoreline.

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest score prediction

Forest will be organised, and with Oliver Glasner having such a strong record against Unai Emery, we can see the points being shared. Score prediction: Aston Villa 1-1 Nottingham Forest.

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