In this article, we have given our Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest prediction, odds & betting tips ahead of their Premier League clash on Saturday evening.
At the time of writing, the hosts are in seventh place on 48 points from 30 games played, while the visitors are in third spot on 57 points from the same number of matches.
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest prediction: Goals galore?
Key stats
- Amazingly, both teams have won their last five games in all competitions.
- Villa have kept four clean sheets in five, and have scored 3+ goals in their last four matches.
- Forest have kept three clean sheets in four after normal time, and have won two of the last three H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 2-2 Nottingham Forest
Both teams are in such great form that they may end up cancelling each other out. Expect plenty of goals too, as the previous five meetings have produced 15 in total.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Villa heavy favourites
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50.0%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Perhaps surprisingly, given Forest's superior position in the Premier League table, Villa are at Evens to win. A Forest victory is rated just above a draw.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Evenly matched
The last five H2Hs have produced two wins each and one draw, suggesting that the two teams are evenly matched. Both teams have scored in three of them, and 15 goals have been scored in total.
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
England Premier League 10/10/22
Nottm Forest
Aston Villa
Aston Villa preview: Is Rogers fit?
Morgan Rogers picked up a late injury in Villa's 3-0 win against Brighton at the AMEX Stadium last time out, and it is not yet clear whether he will make this game. Ross Barkley and Leon Bailey will likely miss out as well.
Predicted lineup: Martinez (GK), Cash, Disasi, Mings, Digne, Kamara, Tielemans, Asensio, Ramsey, Rashford & Watkins
England Premier League 12/04/25
W
Southampton
0
Aston Villa
3
UEFA Champions League 09/04/25
L
PSG
3
Aston Villa
1
England Premier League 05/04/25
W
Nottm Forest
1
Aston Villa
2
England Premier League 02/04/25
W
Brighton
0
Aston Villa
3
England FA Cup 30/03/25
W
Preston
0
Aston Villa
3
Nottingham Forest preview: Hudson-Odoi to return?
Callum Hudson-Odoi missed Forest's 1-0 win against Manchester United at the City Ground due to personal reasons, so he could return to the starting line-up. Top scorer Chris Wood is still missing though, while Ola Aina is also a doubt after picking up a fresh injury against the Red Devils.
Predicted lineup: Sels (GK), Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Morato, Dominguez, Anderson, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi & Awoniyi
England Premier League 12/04/25
L
Everton
1
Nottm Forest
0
England Premier League 05/04/25
L
Aston Villa
2
Nottm Forest
1
England Premier League 01/04/25
W
Man Utd
0
Nottm Forest
1
England FA Cup 29/03/25
W
Brighton
0 (3)
Nottm Forest
0 (4)
England Premier League 15/03/25
W
Ipswich
2
Nottm Forest
4
Player to watch: Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford netted his first Premier League goal for Aston Villa in their 3-0 win at Brighton last time out, adding to his two goals in Villa's 3-0 victory at Preston in the FA Cup quarter-finals in their previous encounter. The Manchester United loanee is certainly in-form, and could cause damage against Forest.