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The prediction and betting suggestion for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest on January 3, 2026, in the analysis provided suggests: Aston Villa to win ⇒ available to bet on Bet365.

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The Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest match on January 3, 2026, will be held in Birmingham, Villa Park.

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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction – Premier League

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Here you will find the best prediction for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, along with the match analysis and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this match between Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest.

Aston Villa

January 3, 2026 – 12::30
Premier League
2025/2026
Regular season – Round 20

Nottingham Forest

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest

The best prediction for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League is a win for Aston Villa. The home team not only has stronger individual and collective talent but is also facing an opponent that is low on motivation after several recent defeats. Therefore, Aston Villa is expected to confirm their favoritism and win within regulation time.

Best prediction for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa to win

Match prediction for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest

The teams Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are set to play at Villa Park in a match of the 20th round of the Premier League. The history of encounters at this stadium favors the home team, which has won the last 3 matches played here. Indeed, in the last match at this stadium in the Premier League on April 5, 2025, Aston Villa won 2-1. The goals were scored by Morgan Rogers (13’) and Donyell Malen (15’) for Aston Villa, while Jota Silva (57’) scored for Nottingham Forest. It’s essential to pay special attention to home/away performance, as Aston Villa shows different results when playing at home versus away.

Aston Villa Analysis

The home team is currently in 3rd place, with 39 points earned from 12 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses. In their penultimate match, they won away against Chelsea 2-1. In their last match, they lost away against Arsenal 4-1. This team is stronger when playing on their home ground, as they have recorded 8 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses in their last 30 away matches; compared to 13 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss at home. In the last 9 home matches of the league, Aston Villa has recorded 7 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, earning 22 points out of 27 possible.

In this competition, they have won their last 7 games played at home. The team has allowed goals to opponents in 8 of the last 10 matches, showing a lack of defensive solidity, but their attack has been consistent, scoring in 9 of the last 10 matches in this competition. In 19 matches this season, they have come from behind to win in 6 of the 10 games in which they conceded the first goal.

Aston Villa comes into this match after a loss of 4-1 against Arsenal, ending an eight-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League: the only goal of the match was scored by Ollie Watkins. The home team typically plays in a 4-3-3 formation, emphasizing offensive transitions through the flanks. The attacking trio aimed at the opponent’s goal consists of Emiliano Buendía, Jadon Sancho, and Ollie Watkins, while the player responsible for leading their attacks is midfielder Morgan Rogers. Ross Barkley and Pau Torres are unavailable due to physical issues.

Confirmed lineup: Emiliano Martínez, Victor Lindelöf, Ezri Konsa, Matty Cash, Ian Maatsen, Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn, Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendía, Ollie Watkins.
Manager: U. Emery Etxegoien.

Nottingham Forest Analysis

The visiting team is currently in 17th place, with 18 points earned from 5 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses. In their penultimate match, they lost at home to Manchester City 2-1. In their last match, they lost at home to Everton 2-0. This team maintains respectable performance when playing away, showing 4 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses in their last 30 away matches; compared to 5 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses at home. Their last away match in this competition ended in a 1-0 loss to Fulham. In their last 9 away league matches, Nottingham Forest recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, earning 8 points out of 27 possible. Defensive solidity has not been their strength, having conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches in this competition. In away matches, there is a trend for few goals, as 6 of their last 9 matches in the competition finished with fewer than 2.5 goals. In 19 matches this season, they have managed just one comeback in 14 matches when they conceded the first goal.

Nottingham Forest enters this clash after a 2-0 defeat to Everton, marking their third consecutive loss in the Premier League. The visiting team typically adopts a 4-3-3 tactical system, focusing on fast transitions, particularly through the wings. Omari Hutchinson, Igor Jesus, and Callum Hudson-Odoi are the standout players in their offensive setup, responsible for creating imbalances in the final third. Ola Aina, Ryan Yates, Chris Wood, and Dan Ndoye are all unavailable due to physical issues.

Confirmed lineup: John Victor, Nikola Milenković, Murillo, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Neco Williams, Elliot Anderson, Omari Hutchinson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Nicolás Domínguez, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Igor Jesus.
Manager: S. Dyche.