Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest – Prediction, Where to Watch, Kick-off Time and Lineups 12-09

Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest face off in Round 4 of the Premier League 2026/27. This exciting match kicks off on Saturday, 12 September, at 15:00 (GMT) at Villa Park in Birmingham.

Both sides have had a slow start to the season and are desperate to secure their first league win. The "Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest" prediction anticipates a tense affair, with Villa aiming to end their goal drought against a resilient Forest side.

Find out where to watch the match and what our expert predictions are, as well as the expected lineups for today’s encounter.

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Aston Villa x Nottingham Forest Odds

Bookmaker	1	X	2
Highbet	2.05	3.35	3.29
Betfred	2.15	3.50	3.25
BetMGM	2.15	3.25	3.10
BetUK	2.28	3.35	3.15

Odds are subject to change

Odds are subject to change.

Match Overview - Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest

• Aston Villa seeks their first Premier League win this season after three scoreless games. A recent Champions League victory, however, lifts spirits at Villa Park.
• Nottingham Forest is also without a league win, but they showed resilience by drawing with Tottenham and Liverpool. They now look to secure a victory away from home.
• Head-to-head history strongly favors the home side in this fixture. Aston Villa has won their last six Premier League home games against Nottingham Forest at Villa Park.

Aston VillaAST

VS

Nottingham ForestNOT

Recent Results(Last N Matches)

VELLL

3Vit.1Emp.1Vit.

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EELLV

Season Stats

25%Both Teams to Score25%

2.5Total Goals1.8

75%Goals Conceded75%

0.8Goals Scored0.5

Head-to-Head Record

• In the last 10 encounters between the two sides, Aston Villa has the edge with 5 wins to Nottingham Forest’s 3, alongside 2 draws.
• These recent head-to-head matches have produced an average of 2.9 goals per game, suggesting a tendency for entertaining fixtures.
• Aston Villa is yet to score in the Premier League this season, having played three matches without finding the back of the net.
• Morgan Gibbs-White has been a key player for Forest, being directly involved in both of their league goals with one goal and one assist.

Head-to-Head

Aston VillaAST

3W

1D

1W

Nottingham ForestNOT

Competition	Score	Date
UEFA Europa League	Aston VillaAST 4-0 Nottingham ForestNOT
UEFA Europa League	Nottingham ForestNOT 1-0 Aston VillaAST
Premier League	Nottingham ForestNOT 1-1 Aston VillaAST
Premier League	Aston VillaAST 3-1 Nottingham ForestNOT
Premier League	Aston VillaAST 2-1 Nottingham ForestNOT

Aston Villa's Quest for Premier League Points

Aston Villa has faced a tough start in the Premier League, sitting 17th with just one point and no goals from three matches. However, the Villans recently secured a vital 3-2 Champions League victory against Club Brugge. This European success provides a much-needed confidence boost for the team as they return to Villa Park.

Manager Unai Emery will aim to transfer this winning momentum into their domestic campaign, especially with a fully fit squad and no injury concerns. The attack, still seeking its first league goal, relies on key player Nicolas Jackson, who scored against Brugge, to start firing and help the team climb the table.

DateResult
	Club Brugge KVCLU 2-3 Aston VillaAST	WinW
	Hull CityHUL 0-0 Aston VillaAST	DrawD
	Aston VillaAST 0-1 ArsenalARS	LossL
	BrightonBRI 4-0 Aston VillaAST	LossL
	Borussia MonchengladbachBOR 2-1 Aston VillaAST	LossL

Nottingham Forest's Resilient Start

Nottingham Forest sits 16th in the Premier League, still seeking a first win. Despite this, they have drawn with tough opponents like Liverpool and Tottenham recently. An early League Cup exit to Leeds doesn’t overshadow their competitive league form.

Nottingham Forest’s only Premier League away game resulted in a 2-2 draw at Anfield, proving their ability to score. With a full, injury-free squad, the manager has complete selection options.

Morgan Gibbs-White, a key creative player, has contributed to both of Forest’s league goals with one goal and one assist. His performance will be vital for breaking down the home defence and securing points.

DateResult
	Nottingham ForestNOT 0-0 TottenhamTOT	DrawD
	LiverpoolLIV 2-2 Nottingham ForestNOT	DrawD
	Nottingham ForestNOT 0-2 LeedsLEE	LossL
	Nottingham ForestNOT 0-1 LeedsLEE	LossL
	Nottingham ForestNOT 2-0 Stade Brestois 29STA	WinW

Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest Prediction: Villans to secure first win

Fresh from a Champions League victory, Aston Villa will be confident of securing their first league win. Historically dominant at home against Forest, a tight start is likely, with under 1.5 goals in the first half.

Nottingham Forest have proven resilient with recent draws against strong opponents. Their organised approach makes the "Aston Villa or Draw" double chance market an appealing option for those seeking a safer bet.

Despite Forest’s stubbornness, Villa’s European momentum and strong head-to-head record at Villa Park should see them through. Therefore, our main prediction is for an Aston Villa victory in this encounter.

		Best Odds
Over/Under	Under 1.5 goals in the first half	1.47
Double Chance	Aston Villa or Draw	1.31

The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.

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Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups

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