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Both sides arrive at Villa Park without scoring in their last game and with the lowest SoT rates in the division — Villa have just 1 SoT across three games, the worst in the Premier League, while Fore…
← Premier League 2026/27 — Matchday 4
Sat 12 Sep 2026 · 15:00 BST
Aston Villa
vs
📍 Villa Park, Birmingham
Nottingham Forest
🔮 Result lean: Draw likely — both sides struggling to create, Forest marginally more threatening on current form
📅 Stats based on Premier League 2026/27 — Matchday 4 · Last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTC
⚡ Key notices
- 🚩Corners: Over 8.5 total corners — both teams physically committed, Forest's pressing creates set-piece opportunities
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- 📊H2H: Aston Villa 3W–1D–1L in last 5 vs Forest
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Villa vs Forest at a glance
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Result lean
Draw likely — both sides struggling to create, Forest marginally more threatening on current form
🎯
Shots potential
Low
Morgan Gibbs-White 1+ shot on target
🚩
Corners potential
Low
Over 8.5 total match corners
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Cards potential
High
Nottingham Forest player to be booked
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Super Sub relevance
High
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🔮 Our prediction
Villa vs Forest
Result
Draw likely — both sides struggling to create, Forest marginally more threatening on current form
Corners
Over 8.5 total corners — both teams physically committed, Forest's pressing creates set-piece opportunities
Cards
Aina most bookable — 2 YC in 3 games, Forest's highest-risk defensive player
Both sides arrive at Villa Park without scoring in their last game and with the lowest SoT rates in the division — Villa have just 1 SoT across three games, the worst in the Premier League, while Forest have 7. McGinn (2 YC) and Aina (2 YC) are the discipline flashpoints. Forest's foul rate of 15.67 per game is the league's highest, and their direct style will challenge Villa's limited defensive composure. This shapes up as a low-scoring, physically contested fixture where cards and set pieces dominate.
Yellow cardLow-medium risk
Nottingham Forest player to be booked
Forest have 6 yellow cards in 3 games and commit 15.67 fouls per game — the highest foul rate in the Premier League (47 fouls total, verified ESPN: 16+17+14). Aina has 2 YC already this season.
Yellow cardLow-medium risk
Ola Aina to be booked
Aina has 2 yellow cards in 3 GW appearances this season (2026/27 verified ESPN), the most of any Forest player. At Villa Park his aggressive fullback style raises consistent booking risk.
CornersMedium risk
Over 8.5 total match corners
Forest average 3.33 corners per game (10 in 3 games) and Villa 2.67 (8 in 3 games) — combined 6.0 per game. Both sides are physical and press-heavy, with Forest's 47 fouls driving set-piece situations.
Shots on targetMedium risk
Morgan Gibbs-White 1+ shot on target
Gibbs-White has 2 SoT in 3 GW appearances this season (2026/27 verified ESPN), scoring 1 goal. He is Forest's most creative and direct outlet in central areas.
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Premier League 2026/27 — Matchday 4
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Villa Park, Birmingham
Corners lean
Over 8.5 total corners — both teams physically committed, Forest's pressing creates set-piece opportunities
Result lean
Draw likely — both sides struggling to create, Forest marginally more threatening on current form
Team stats
Villa vs Forest — comparison
| Stat | Villa | Forest | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored 2026/27 (GW1–GW3) AVL: 0-4 Brighton, 0-1 Arsenal, 0-0 Hull — yet to score. NFF: 0-1 Leeds, 2-2 Liverpool, 0-0 Tottenham. | 0 | 2 | Forest |
| Goals conceded 2026/27 (GW1–GW3) | 5 | 3 | Forest |
| Clean sheets 2026/27 | 1 | 1 | Level |
| Shots on target per game 2026/27 AVL: 1 SoT in 3 games (0+0+1) — lowest in the division. NFF: 7 SoT (2+3+2). | 0.33 | 2.33 | Forest |
| Corners per game 2026/27 AVL: 8 corners (2+2+4). NFF: 10 corners (3+5+2). | 2.67 | 3.33 | Forest |
| Yellow cards 2026/27 (GW1–GW3) AVL: 6 YC (3+3+0). NFF: 6 YC (2+2+2). | 6 | 6 | Level |
| Fouls committed per game 2026/27 NFF: 47 fouls in 3 games — most in the division. | 10.33 | 15.67 | Villa |
| Total shots per game 2026/27 | 8.67 | 12 | Forest |
Top scorers: Aston Villa
VillaRB
Ross Barkley
Midfielder · 0A · 270 min
JM
John McGinn
Midfielder · 0A · 270 min
TM
Tyrone Mings
Defender · 0A · 270 min
Top scorers: Nottingham Forest
ForestMG
Morgan Gibbs-White
Midfielder · 0A · 270 min
OA
Ola Aina
Defender · 0A · 270 min
JM
James McAtee
Midfielder · 0A · 270 min
Yellow cards: Aston Villa
VillaJM
John McGinn
Midfielder · 0 fouls · 270 min
RB
Ross Barkley
Midfielder · 0 fouls · 270 min
TM
Tyrone Mings
Defender · 0 fouls · 270 min
Yellow cards: Nottingham Forest
ForestOA
Ola Aina
Defender · 0 fouls · 270 min
JM
James McAtee
Midfielder · 0 fouls · 270 min
MG
Morgan Gibbs-White
Midfielder · 0 fouls · 270 min
Shots on target: Aston Villa
VillaRB
Ross Barkley
Midfielder · 0G 0A
JM
John McGinn
Midfielder · 0G 0A
TM
Tyrone Mings
Defender · 0G 0A
Shots on target: Nottingham Forest
ForestMG
Morgan Gibbs-White
Midfielder · 1G 0A
OA
Ola Aina
Defender · 0G 0A
JM
James McAtee
Midfielder · 0G 0A
Player comparison
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| Player | Team | Min | YC 🟡 | G | A | SoT 🎯 | Fouls | Corners 🚩 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JM John McGinn Midfielder | Villa | 270 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
OA Ola Aina Defender | Forest | 270 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
JM James McAtee Midfielder | Forest | 270 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
RB Ross Barkley Midfielder | Villa | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TM Tyrone Mings Defender | Villa | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MG Morgan Gibbs-White Midfielder | Forest | 270 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head — Last 5 Meetings
Aston Villa lead the last 5 head-to-head meetings 3 wins to 1, with 1 draw.Source: ESPN
| Date | Home | Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | Aston Villa | Nottingham Forest | 4–0 Home win |
| 2026-04 | Nottingham Forest | Aston Villa | 1–0 Home win |
| 2026-04 | Nottingham Forest | Aston Villa | 1–1 Draw |
| 2026-01 | Aston Villa | Nottingham Forest | 3–1 Home win |
| 2025-04 | Aston Villa | Nottingham Forest | 2–1 Home win |
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Premier League 2026/27 GW1–GW3: verified ESPN box scores
🟡 3.8 YC/game🔴 0.08 RC/game
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What the stats tell us about Villa vs Forest
Both sides arrive at Villa Park without scoring in their last game and with the lowest SoT rates in the division — Villa have just 1 SoT across three games, the worst in the Premier League, while Forest have 7. McGinn (2 YC) and Aina (2 YC) are the discipline flashpoints. Forest's foul rate of 15.67 per game is the league's highest, and their direct style will challenge Villa's limited defensive composure. This shapes up as a low-scoring, physically contested fixture where cards and set pieces dominate.
Result lean: Draw likely — both sides struggling to create, Forest marginally more threatening on current form
Corners: Over 8.5 total corners — both teams physically committed, Forest's pressing creates set-piece opportunities
Cards: Aina most bookable — 2 YC in 3 games, Forest's highest-risk defensive player
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?
Draw likely — both sides struggling to create, Forest marginally more threatening on current form
Who has better recent form — Villa or Forest?
Aston Villa: lost GW1 (0-4 Brighton), lost GW2 (0-1 Arsenal), drew GW3 (0-0 Hull) — yet to score in the Premier League this season. Nottingham Forest: lost GW1 (0-1 Leeds), drew GW2 (2-2 Liverpool), drew GW3 (0-0 Tottenham) — 2 points from 3.
What is the corners prediction for Villa vs Forest?
Over 8.5 total corners — both teams physically committed, Forest's pressing creates set-piece opportunities
What is the cards prediction for Villa vs Forest?
Aina most bookable — 2 YC in 3 games, Forest's highest-risk defensive player
Who scores more goals — Villa or Forest?
Both sides arrive at Villa Park without scoring in their last game and with the lowest SoT rates in the division — Villa have just 1 SoT across three games, the worst in the Premier League, while Fore
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
MG
Morgan Gibbs-White
Forest · Midfielder
Apps3
Goals1
Assists0
Shots on target2
SoT / game0.7
Yellow cards0
Fouls0
OA
Ola Aina
Forest · Defender
Apps3
Goals0
Assists0
Shots on target1
SoT / game0.3
Yellow cards2
Fouls0
JM
John McGinn
Villa · Midfielder
Apps3
Goals0
Assists0
Shots on target0
SoT / game0.0
Yellow cards2
Fouls0
JM
James McAtee
Forest · Midfielder
Apps3
Goals0
Assists0
Shots on target1
SoT / game0.3
Yellow cards1
Fouls0
RB
Ross Barkley
Villa · Midfielder
Apps3
Goals0
Assists0
Shots on target0
SoT / game0.0
Yellow cards0
Fouls0
TM
Tyrone Mings
Villa · Defender
Apps3
Goals0
Assists0
Shots on target0
SoT / game0.0
Yellow cards0
Fouls0
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🚩🚩 Corners angle
Forest dominate corners
Forest average 3.33 corners per game vs Villa's 2.67. Forest average 3.33 corners per game (10 in 3 games) and Villa 2.67 (8 in 3 games) — combined 6.0 per game. Both sides are physical and press-heavy, with Forest's 47 fouls driving set-piece situations.
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