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Oliver Glasner started his Nottingham Forest tenure with a home defeat to Leeds in GW1 -- a result that adds pressure to this tricky away day at Villa Park. Aston Villa are a step up in class: Watkins…
← Premier League 2026/27 -- Matchday 4
Sat 12 Sep 2026 -- 15:00 BST
Aston Villa
vs
📍 Villa Park, Birmingham
Nottingham Forest
🔮 Result lean: Aston Villa win -- home quality and Forest still finding feet under new manager
📅 Stats based on Premier League 2026/27 -- Matchday 4 · Last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTC
⚡ Key notices
- 🟡Ryan Yates (Forest) — 8 yellow cards this season, highest card risk in this fixture
- 🔥Villa have won 4 of their last 5 (recent form across competitions) — strong momentum
- 📉Forest have lost 3 of their last 5 (recent form across competitions) — struggling away
- 🚩Corners: Villa most corners -- 5.6 per game at Villa Park, Watkins and Rogers generate the pressure
- 🎯Ollie Watkins (Villa) — 54 shots on target this season, key shot threat
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Villa vs Forest at a glance
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Result lean
Aston Villa win -- home quality and Forest still finding feet under new manager
🎯
Shots potential
Medium
Ollie Watkins 2+ shots on target
🚩
Corners potential
High
Aston Villa most corners -- 5.6 per game in 2025/26
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Cards potential
High
Ryan Yates to be booked
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Super Sub relevance
High
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🔮 Our prediction
Villa vs Forest
Result
Aston Villa win -- home quality and Forest still finding feet under new manager
Corners
Villa most corners -- 5.6 per game at Villa Park, Watkins and Rogers generate the pressure
Cards
Forest most cards -- Yates the standout individual booking pick away from home
Oliver Glasner started his Nottingham Forest tenure with a home defeat to Leeds in GW1 -- a result that adds pressure to this tricky away day at Villa Park. Aston Villa are a step up in class: Watkins (16 goals in 2025/26) and Rogers (10 goals, 14 assists since arriving from Newcastle) form a fluid partnership. Villa averaged 5.6 corners per game at home last season, and with Forest's back line conceding 65 goals, Watkins's shots market and Villa's corner volume are the two strongest angles. McGinn's driving runs from midfield are another bookings candidate against Forest's pressed shape.
CornersLow-medium risk
Aston Villa most corners -- 5.6 per game in 2025/26
Villa averaged 5.6 corners per game last season at Villa Park, one of the highest home rates in the league. Rogers and Watkins's movement pulls defenders wide and generates consistent set-piece volume. Forest shipped 65 goals in 2025/26 -- their defence invites pressure.
Shots on targetLow risk
Ollie Watkins 2+ shots on target
Watkins hit 16 goals and 54 shots on target in 2025/26 -- averaging 1.6 SoT per 90. Villa Park crowd lifts him and Forest's back line (65 goals conceded) has been vulnerable in transition. He rattled Forest's net twice last season.
Yellow cardLow-medium risk
Ryan Yates to be booked
Yates collected 8 yellow cards as Forest's midfield enforcer last season. Away at Villa Park in a noisy atmosphere -- chasing Villa's quick midfield -- a booking feels inevitable inside 70 minutes. Forest lost their GW1 opener 0-1 to Leeds, so Oliver Glasner's side will be tense.
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Competition
Premier League 2026/27 -- Matchday 4
Kick-off
Sat 12 Sep 2026 -- 15:00 BST
Villa Park, Birmingham
Corners lean
Villa most corners -- 5.6 per game at Villa Park, Watkins and Rogers generate the pressure
Result lean
Aston Villa win -- home quality and Forest still finding feet under new manager
Team stats
Villa vs Forest — comparison
| Stat | Villa | Forest | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| PL position 2025/26 | 4th (65 pts) | 16th (44 pts) | — |
| Goals scored 2025/26 | 72 | 48 | Villa |
| Goals conceded 2025/26 | 65 | 51 | Forest |
| Yellow cards 2025/26 | 57 | 60 | Villa |
| Corners per game 2025/26 (avg) | 5.6 | 4.4 | Villa |
Top scorers: Aston Villa
VillaOW
Ollie Watkins
Forward · 11A · 3150 min
MR
Morgan Rogers
Midfielder · 14A · 3050 min
JM
John McGinn
Midfielder · 9A · 2940 min
Top scorers: Nottingham Forest
ForestMG
Morgan Gibbs-White
Midfielder · 10A · 3100 min
CW
Chris Wood
Forward · 5A · 2700 min
RY
Ryan Yates
Midfielder · 5A · 2900 min
Yellow cards: Aston Villa
VillaJM
John McGinn
Midfielder · 34 fouls · 2940 min
MR
Morgan Rogers
Midfielder · 18 fouls · 3050 min
OW
Ollie Watkins
Forward · 20 fouls · 3150 min
Yellow cards: Nottingham Forest
ForestRY
Ryan Yates
Midfielder · 36 fouls · 2900 min
MG
Morgan Gibbs-White
Midfielder · 22 fouls · 3100 min
CW
Chris Wood
Forward · 16 fouls · 2700 min
Shots on target: Aston Villa
VillaOW
Ollie Watkins
Forward · 16G 11A
MR
Morgan Rogers
Midfielder · 10G 14A
JM
John McGinn
Midfielder · 6G 9A
Shots on target: Nottingham Forest
ForestMG
Morgan Gibbs-White
Midfielder · 15G 10A
CW
Chris Wood
Forward · 14G 5A
RY
Ryan Yates
Midfielder · 3G 5A
Corner takers: Aston Villa
VillaMR
Morgan Rogers
Midfielder · 3050 min
OW
Ollie Watkins
Forward · 3150 min
JM
John McGinn
Midfielder · 2940 min
Corner takers: Nottingham Forest
ForestMG
Morgan Gibbs-White
Midfielder · 3100 min
CW
Chris Wood
Forward · 2700 min
Player comparison
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| Player | Team | Min | YC 🟡 | G | A | SoT 🎯 | Fouls | Corners 🚩 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RY Ryan Yates Midfielder | Forest | 2900 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 36 | 0 |
JM John McGinn Midfielder | Villa | 2940 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 22 | 34 | 2 |
MR Morgan Rogers Midfielder | Villa | 3050 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 38 | 18 | 6 |
MG Morgan Gibbs-White Midfielder | Forest | 3100 | 4 | 15 | 10 | 44 | 22 | 8 |
OW Ollie Watkins Forward | Villa | 3150 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 54 | 20 | 4 |
CW Chris Wood Forward | Forest | 2700 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 42 | 16 | 2 |
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What the stats tell us about Villa vs Forest
Oliver Glasner started his Nottingham Forest tenure with a home defeat to Leeds in GW1 -- a result that adds pressure to this tricky away day at Villa Park. Aston Villa are a step up in class: Watkins (16 goals in 2025/26) and Rogers (10 goals, 14 assists since arriving from Newcastle) form a fluid partnership. Villa averaged 5.6 corners per game at home last season, and with Forest's back line conceding 65 goals, Watkins's shots market and Villa's corner volume are the two strongest angles. McGinn's driving runs from midfield are another bookings candidate against Forest's pressed shape.
Result lean: Aston Villa win -- home quality and Forest still finding feet under new manager
Corners: Villa most corners -- 5.6 per game at Villa Park, Watkins and Rogers generate the pressure
Cards: Forest most cards -- Yates the standout individual booking pick away from home
Villa vs Forest FAQ
What are the Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest stats?
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest stats comparison uses the current-season record for Premier League 2026/27 -- Matchday 4. Key stats include points, wins, draws, losses, goals scored, goals conceded, goal difference and match-centre form where available. See the full comparison table above.
What is the prediction for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest?
Aston Villa win -- home quality and Forest still finding feet under new manager
Who has better recent form — Villa or Forest?
Villa finished 4th in 2025/26 -- dominant at home, four wins in their last five at Villa Park. Forest lost their GW1 opener 0-1 to Leeds at home. New manager Oliver Glasner yet to record a away win.
What is the corners prediction for Villa vs Forest?
Villa most corners -- 5.6 per game at Villa Park, Watkins and Rogers generate the pressure
What is the cards prediction for Villa vs Forest?
Forest most cards -- Yates the standout individual booking pick away from home
Who scores more goals — Villa or Forest?
Oliver Glasner started his Nottingham Forest tenure with a home defeat to Leeds in GW1 -- a result that adds pressure to this tricky away day at Villa Park. Aston Villa are a step up in class: Watkins
When does Villa vs Forest kick off?
Sat 12 Sep 2026 -- 15:00 BST at Villa Park, Birmingham.
Where is Villa vs Forest being played?
Villa vs Forest is played at Villa Park, Birmingham.
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Player intel
Players to watch
OW
Ollie Watkins
Villa · Forward
🎯 Shot threat⚽ Goal threat🎨 Creator
Apps37
Goals16
Assists11
Shots on target54
SoT / game1.5
Yellow cards3
Fouls20
MG
Morgan Gibbs-White
Forest · Midfielder
🎯 Shot threat🟡 Card risk⚽ Goal threat
Apps37
Goals15
Assists10
Shots on target44
SoT / game1.2
Yellow cards4
Fouls22
CW
Chris Wood
Forest · Forward
🎯 Shot threat⚽ Goal threat🎨 Creator
Apps33
Goals14
Assists5
Shots on target42
SoT / game1.3
Yellow cards3
Fouls16
MR
Morgan Rogers
Villa · Midfielder
🎯 Shot threat🟡 Card risk⚽ Goal threat
Apps36
Goals10
Assists14
Shots on target38
SoT / game1.1
Yellow cards4
Fouls18
JM
John McGinn
Villa · Midfielder
🟡 Card risk🎨 Creator🔄 Super Sub watch
Apps35
Goals6
Assists9
Shots on target22
SoT / game0.6
Yellow cards7
Fouls34
RY
Ryan Yates
Forest · Midfielder
🟡 Card risk🎨 Creator🔄 Super Sub watch
Apps34
Goals3
Assists5
Shots on target12
SoT / game0.4
Yellow cards8
Fouls36
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🎯🎯 Shots angle
Ollie Watkins — primary shot threat
Ollie Watkins (Villa) has 54 shots on target from 37 appearances — averaging 1.5 per game. Strong candidate for bookmaker shots-on-target markets.
🟡🟡 Cards angle
Ryan Yates — card risk
Ryan Yates (Forest) has picked up 8 yellows and committed 36 fouls (1.1/game). The Premier League 2026/27 -- Matchday 4 averages 3.8 yellow cards per game — making this a moderate environment.
🚩🚩 Corners angle
Villa dominate corners
Villa average 5.6 corners per game vs Forest's 4.4. Villa averaged 5.6 corners per game last season at Villa Park, one of the highest home rates in the league. Rogers and Watkins's movement pulls defenders wide and generates consistent set-piece volume. Forest shipped 65 goals in 2025/26 -- their defence invites pressure.
🔥🔥 Form angle
Villa — red-hot home form
Aston Villa have won 4 of their last 5 matches (recent form across competitions). Villa finished 4th in 2025/26 -- dominant at home, four wins in their last five at Villa Park.
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