Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Football Stats

📍 Premier League, England
🕒 Saturday 3rd January, 12:30 GMT

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Our Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

Aston Villa sit 3rd in the table after 15 games, averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per home match this season. Nottingham Forest are 17th after 15 games, averaging 2.2 scored and 1.4 conceded on the road. Aston Villa have the stronger home record this season (6/10, 60%) against a Nottingham Forest side who've won 5/10 away (50%).

Goals look likely from both ends. Aston Villa have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home fixtures this season (7/10), and Nottingham Forest in 90% of away games (9/10). Aston Villa average 2.4 scored and 1.5 conceded at home; Nottingham Forest 2.2 and 1.4 on the road.

Both teams have regularly seen both sides score this season — Aston Villa in 60% of home games (6/10), Nottingham Forest in 60% away (6/10). Aston Villa have scored in 100% of home fixtures; Nottingham Forest in 90% of away games.

Both teams see 9+ corners in the majority of their games — Aston Villa at 90% at home (9/10), Nottingham Forest at 70% away (7/10). Over 8.5 Corners is well supported by the data.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals — Aston Villa have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home games, Nottingham Forest in 90% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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League Table

The full Premier League table for the 2025/2026 season, with Aston Villa (3rd) and Nottingham Forest (17th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premier League 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Arsenal 38 26 7 5 71:27 +44 85
2 Manchester City 38 23 9 6 77:35 +42 78
3 Manchester United 38 20 11 7 69:50 +19 71
4 Aston Villa H 38 19 8 11 56:49 +7 65
5 Liverpool 38 17 9 12 63:53 +10 60
6 AFC Bournemouth 38 13 18 7 58:54 +4 57
7 Sunderland 38 14 12 12 42:48 -6 54
8 Brentford 38 14 11 13 55:52 +3 53
9 Brighton & Hove Albion 38 14 11 13 52:46 +6 53
10 Fulham 38 15 7 16 47:51 -4 52
11 Chelsea 38 14 10 14 58:52 +6 52
12 Newcastle United 38 14 7 17 53:55 -2 49
13 Everton 38 13 10 15 47:50 -3 49
14 Leeds United 38 11 14 13 49:56 -7 47
15 Crystal Palace 38 11 12 15 41:51 -10 45
16 Nottingham Forest A 38 11 11 16 48:51 -3 44
17 Tottenham Hotspur 38 10 11 17 48:57 -9 41
18 West Ham United 38 10 9 19 46:65 -19 39
19 Burnley 38 4 10 24 38:75 -37 22
20 Wolverhampton Wanderers 38 3 11 24 27:68 -41 20

Team Form

Aston Villa hold a clear edge in home form this season (60% wins), while Nottingham Forest have been less consistent on the road (50%). Home advantage could be decisive here.

Aston Villa (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Drawn 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Lost 3 (30%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Aston Villa have seen both teams score in 60% of home games this season, Nottingham Forest in 60% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.

Aston Villa (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 6 (60%) 6 (60%)

Match Goals

Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of Aston Villa's home games and 90% of Nottingham Forest's away games this season. Both sides have consistently featured in high-scoring matches.

Over Goals

Aston Villa (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 3.5 Goals 6 (60%) 5 (50%)

Under Goals

Aston Villa (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Under 3.5 Goals 4 (40%) 5 (50%)

Team Goals

Aston Villa have scored 2+ goals in 40% of home games this season, Nottingham Forest in 40% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Aston Villa (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Aston Villa (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Aston Villa (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 24 (2.4 avg) 22 (2.2 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 15 (1.5 avg) 14 (1.4 avg)

Match Corners

Both Aston Villa (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Nottingham Forest (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Aston Villa (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 9 (90%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 4 (40%)

Team Corners

Aston Villa have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of home matches.

Nottingham Forest have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of away matches.

Corners Won

Aston Villa (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Corners Conceded

Aston Villa (Home Form) Nottingham Forest (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

03 Jan 2026
Aston Villa
3 – 1 HT: 1-0
Nottingham Forest
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
05 Apr 2025
Aston Villa
2 – 1 HT: 2-0
Nottingham Forest
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
14 Dec 2024
Nottingham Forest
2 – 1 HT: 0-0
Aston Villa
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
24 Feb 2024
Aston Villa
4 – 2 HT: 3-1
Nottingham Forest
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
05 Nov 2023
Nottingham Forest
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Aston Villa
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
08 Apr 2023
Aston Villa
2 – 0 HT: 0-0
Nottingham Forest
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
10 Oct 2022
Nottingham Forest
1 – 1 HT: 1-1
Aston Villa
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
13 Mar 2019
Nottingham Forest
1 – 3 HT: 1-2
Aston Villa
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
28 Nov 2018
Aston Villa
5 – 5 HT: 3-3
Nottingham Forest
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
13 Jan 2018
Nottingham Forest
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Aston Villa
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Aston Villa 1.96
Draw 3.45
Nottingham Forest 4.9

Half Time Result

Aston Villa 2.58
Draw 2.36
Nottingham Forest 4.7

Double Chance

Aston Villa or Draw 1.24
Aston Villa or Nottingham Forest 1.34
Draw or Nottingham Forest 1.95

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.78
No 2.26

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.25
Over 2.5 1.94
Over 3.5 3.38
Under 1.5 3.96
Under 2.5 2.04
Under 3.5 1.41

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.32
Over 1.5 2.79

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.22
Over 9.5 1.4
Over 10.5 1.67
Over 11.5 2.07

Aston Villa Goals

Over 0.5 1.18
Over 1.5 1.92

Nottingham Forest Goals

Over 0.5 1.46
Over 1.5 3.1

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
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    91% combined
  • Heidelberg United U23 vs Dandenong Thunder U23 06:30 BST | Victoria NPL Youth League, Australia Heidelberg United U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/6 home matches this season · Dandenong Thunder U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 away matches this season · Odds: 1.2
    91% combined
  • Trans II vs Tabasalu 10:30 BST | Esiliiga B, Estonia Trans II have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Tabasalu have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/8 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    85% combined
  • Mitchelton vs SWQ Thunder 08:00 BST | Queensland Premier League 2, Australia Mitchelton have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · SWQ Thunder have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 away matches this season · Odds: 1.25
    83% combined
Acca odds (approx) 2.29
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest?

Over 2.5 Goals — Aston Villa have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home games, Nottingham Forest in 90% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Aston Villa or Nottingham Forest?

Aston Villa have a slight form edge at home (60% wins) over Nottingham Forest on the road (50% wins) in Premier League. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest?

Mixed — Aston Villa have seen BTTS in 60% of home games, Nottingham Forest in 60% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Premier League fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest?

Yes, likely — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of Aston Villa's home games and 90% of Nottingham Forest's away games in Premier League. Both sides consistently feature in high-scoring matches.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Aston Villa or Nottingham Forest?

Nottingham Forest have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 40% of away games compared to Aston Villa's 40% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest?

Yes — both Aston Villa (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Nottingham Forest (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Premier League. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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