Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details | 3 January, 2026 | Villa Park | Premier League | 12:30 GMT

Title Challengers Aston Villa welcome Forest to Villa Park, as both teams look to bounce back from disappointing losses last time out. Last time the two faced off, Villa came out victorious, meaning Forest will be out for revenge.

Key Betting Tip: Home win - 1.83 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1) Martinez, Bogarde, Konsa, Lindelof, Digne, Onana, Tielemans, Sancho, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1) Victor, Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Zinchenko, Dominguez, Anderson, Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Jesus

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest League Standings

Aston Villa are darkhorses in the title race, sitting third just 6 points behind leaders Arsenal. They faced off last time out in a big title game, with Arsenal coming out with a 4-1 win at the Emirates. Villa have lost just four games so far this season and Emery has done an outstanding job. Whether they can keep it up, who knows.

Forest on the other hand sit 17th, just 4 points above the relegation zone, with a good run of form needed to boost them further away. They have lost three on the bounce, and a tip to Villa Park is never easy.

Head to Head Timeline

05 Apr 2025 // Aston Villa 2-1 Nottingham Forest 24 Feb 2024 // Aston Villa 4-2 Nottingham Forest 08 Apr 2023 // Aston Villa 2-0 Nottingham Forest 28 Nov 2018 // Aston Villa 5-5 Nottingham Forest 23 Sep 2017 // Aston Villa 2-1 Nottingham Forest 11 Sep 2016 // Aston Villa 2-2 Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa Last 5

30th December- Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa 27th December- Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa 21st December- Aston Villa 2-1 Man Utd 14th December- West Ham 2-3 Aston Villa 11th December- Basel 1-2 Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest Last 5

30th December- Nottingham Forest 0-2 Everton 27th December- Nottingham Forest 1-2 Man City 22nd December- Fulham 1-0 Nottingham Forest 14th December- Nottingham Forest 3-0 Spurs 11th December- FC Utrecht 1-2 Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 73.30% confidence in a Villa Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Home Win @1.83

Key Players to Watch

Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) One of the Premier League's star players this season, with 7 goals and 3 assists. He looks set to continue his fine form and cement his place as Villa's starman.

Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest) He's not performed to the same levels as last season, but MGW has that quality that can win a game, he's always a threat to the opposition.

Match Details:

Where to Watch: Sky Sports (UK)

Stadium: Villa Park (Capacity: 43,205)