Aston Villa will take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday, 3 January, in a match that will have an impact on both ends of the league table.
The hosts are looking to bounce back from their 4-1 defeat to Arsenal to keep their lead over Chelsea in fourth, while Nottingham Forest are looking to move further away from the drop zone.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Aston Villa vs Sunderland prediction below.
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest prediction: The hosts to get back to winning ways
Key Stats
- Nottingham Forest have lost three matches in a row for the first time under Sean Dyche.
- Aston Villa have won their last three home matches against Nottingham Forest.
- Both teams have scored in each of Aston Villa's last seven matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa aren't the type of team to feel sorry for thesmelves following their 4-1 loss to Arsenal, and they should relish the opportunity to welcome one of the league's weakest teams to Villa Park.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Villa start as favourites
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) 27%
- AWAY: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest odds are weighted in favour of the home team. Ladbrokes have given Aston Villa a 57.1% chance of winning the match on Saturday, while Nottingham Forest have been given just a 22.7% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A fixture for the home team
This is a fixture that has typically been favourable to whichever team has been playing at home in recent years. Of their last five meetings, the home team has won all five, with Villa winning their last three against Forest at Villa Park.
England Premier League 05/04/25
Aston Villa
Nottm Forest
England Premier League 14/12/24
Nottm Forest
Aston Villa
England Premier League 24/02/24
Aston Villa
Nottm Forest
England Premier League 05/11/23
Nottm Forest
Aston Villa
England Premier League 08/04/23
Aston Villa
Nottm Forest
Aston Villa preview: Two starters to return
Unai Emery will be able to call upon the services of Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara again this weekend, after the pair were forced to sit the game out against Arsenal due to suspension. Amadou Onana is a doubt for the Villains after going off with a hamstring injury last time out.
Predicted lineup: Martinez (GK), Cash, Konsa, Lindelof, Maatsen, Tielemans, Kamara, McGinn, Rogers, Malen, Watkins
Last five results
- Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa
- Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 2-1 Man Utd
- West Ham 2-3 Aston Villa
- Basel 1-2 Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest preview: Ndoye could return
Dan Ndoye could be available again this weekend in a huge boost to Sean Dyche's attacking options. That is where the good news ends, though, as Chris Wood, Ryan Yates and Ola Aina all remain injured, and Willy Boly and Ibrahim Sangare are still at AFCON.
Predicted lineup: Victor (GK), Savona, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams, Dominguez, Anderson, Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Jesus
Last five results
- Nottingham Forest 0-2 Everton
- Nottingham Forest 1-2 Man City
- Fulham 1-0 Nottingham Forest
- Nottingham Forest 3-0 Tottenham
- Utrecht 1-2 Nottingham Forest
Player to watch: Morgan Rogers
Morgan Rogers is having the best season of his career so far, and his performances in Claret and Blue have made him England's first-choice attacking midfielder ahead of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer and Phil Foden. He can't rest on his laurels, though, and will need a strong second half of the season to cement his place in England's World Cup starting XI.