Our Nottm Forest vs Aston Villa Prediction: 1-1
Nottm Forest vs Aston Villa in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 12, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Nottm Forest vs Aston Villa prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Nottm Forest's Last Match – FC Porto vs Nottm Forest
Nottm Forest will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 UEFA Europa League stalemate against FC Porto on April 9. In that match, Nottm Forest recorded 48% possession, firing 2 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Porto | 52% | 13 (8) | 2.16 | 46 |
 Nottm Forest | 48% | 2 (2) | 0.45 | 37 |
Aston Villa's Last Match – Bologna vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-1 UEFA Europa League victory over Bologna in their last outing. In that match, Aston Villa controlled 42% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bologna | 58% | 9 (4) | 0.89 | 51 |
 Aston Villa | 42% | 8 (4) | 1.64 | 18 |
Nottm Forest vs Aston Villa Stats
Key Stats
| Nottm Forest | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.53 | Attacking Strength | 1.29 |
| 0.72 | Defence Strength | 1.13 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nottm Forest are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Aston Villa average 1.3 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Nottm Forest 13-10
Aston Villa 13-16
What are the odds for this match?
Nottm Forest to win: @2.625
Draw: @3.3
Aston Villa to win: @2.7
Over 2.5 Goals: @2
Lineups
Nottm Forest (4-2-3-1) : Matz Sels, Ola Aina, Murillo, Nikola Milenkovic, Neco Williams, Ibrahim Sangare, Elliot Anderson, Omari Hutchinson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Igor Jesus
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1) : Marco Bizot, Matty Cash, Victor Lindelof, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne, Amadou Onana, Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, Ross Barkley, Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins