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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

Matches
Premier League
Sat 12 September, 15:00 Villa Park
Aston Villa
15:00
1 - 2
Nottingham Forest
Alysson   74'
L. Delap   46' Igor Jesus   88'
  1. Full Time
  2. T. Mings
    90 + 5'
  3. 90 + 1'
    C. Wood on for L. Delap
  4. 88'
    Igor Jesus
  5. 82'
    I. Sangaré on for J. McAtee
  6. 80'
    J. McAtee
  7. 75'
    Igor Jesus on for D. Ndoye
  8. Alysson
    74'
  9. 74'
    L. Delap
  10. J. Manzambi on for R. Barkley
    63'
  11. I. Mbaye on for E. Buendía
    63'
  12. 56'
    X. Schlager
  13. Alysson on for G. Hemmings
    46'
  14. T. Abraham on for N. Jackson
    46'
  15. 46'
    L. Delap
  16. Half Time
  17. 45 + 3'
    Murillo
  18. N. Jackson
    45'
  19. 43'
    D. Ndoye
  20. T. Mings on for Pau Torres
    25'
  21. Kick Off
Momentum
Top Stats
53.6% Possession 46.4%
1 Goals 2
7 Shots 22
5 Shots On Target 7
6 Corners Won 1
2 Yellow Cards 5
0 Red Cards 0
1.07 xG 2.21
Shooting
1 Goals 2
7 Total Shots 22
5 Shots On Target 7
Defending
2 Goals Conceded 1
0 Clean sheets 0
Passing
421 Total Passes 360
346 Accurate Passes 309
Possession
53.6% Possession 46.4%
6 Corners 1
Discipline
2 Yellow Cards 5
0 Red Cards 0
11 Fouls 16
Goals
Shots
Tackles Won
Assists
Chances Created
Passes Completed
Take Ons Completed
Interceptions
01
Suzuki
22
Maatsen
14
Torres
03
Lindelöf
29
Wan-Bissaka
06
Barkley
08
Kamara
53
Hemmings
10
Buendía
07
McGinn
11
Jackson
19
Delap
10
Gibbs-White
14
Ndoye
03
Williams
21
Schlager
24
McAtee
27
Muñoz
05
Murillo
02
Diomande
34
Aina
26
Sels
Substitutes
19Ibrahim Mbaye
05Tyrone Mings
18Tammy Abraham
44Johan Manzambi
40Marco Bizot
13Matteo Ruggeri
47Alysson
26Lamare Bogarde
17Alejandro Garnacho
Substitutes
Ibrahim Sangaré06
Luca Netz25
Nicolás Domínguez08
John Victor12
Callum Hudson-Odoi07
Igor Jesus11
Chris Wood09
Arnaud Kalimuendo15
Ryan Yates22

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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.
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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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