Our Aston Villa vs Nottm Forest Prediction: 2-0
Aston Villa vs Nottm Forest in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 3, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
Our prediction is supported by key Aston Villa vs Nottm Forest stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Aston Villa's Last Match – Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-4 England Premier League defeat at the hands of Arsenal on December 30. In that match, Aston Villa recorded 53% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arsenal | 47% | 13 (7) | 3.17 | 58 |
 Aston Villa | 53% | 6 (3) | 2.66 | 43 |
Nottm Forest's Last Match – Nottm Forest vs Everton
Nottm Forest must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 England Premier League defeat against Everton on December 30. In that match, Nottm Forest saw 70% of the ball and created 14 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nottm Forest | 70% | 14 (6) | 1.9 | 92 |
 Everton | 30% | 6 (3) | 1.44 | 29 |
Aston Villa vs Nottm Forest Stats
Key Stats
| Aston Villa | Nottm Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.11 | Attacking Strength | 0.66 |
| 0.57 | Defence Strength | 0.92 |
| 2.7 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 9/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Aston Villa are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Nottm Forest average 1.3 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Aston Villa 21-15
Nottm Forest 13-11
What are the odds for this match?
Aston Villa to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.7
Nottm Forest to win: @4.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825
Lineups
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1) : Emiliano Martinez, Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Victor Lindelof, Ian Maatsen, Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins
Nottm Forest (4-2-3-1) : John Victor, Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Neco Williams, Omari Hutchinson, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Nicolas Dominguez, Dilane Bakwa, Igor Jesus
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