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Aston Villa FC vs Nottingham Forest FC Prediction, Team News & Free Tips | January 3, 2026

Aston Villa FC vs Nottingham Forest FC January 3, 2026: prediction, team news, recent form last 5 games, H2H and best match facts. Correct score lean: 1-1.

Last updated: Fri, 02 Jan 2026 22:53:19 GMT

Match: Aston Villa FC vs Nottingham Forest FC (Premier League)

Kick-off (UTC): Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT

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Team news and latest match facts

Check official lineups, injuries and suspensions for Aston Villa FC vs Nottingham Forest FC close to kick-off. Late team news can change odds, best bets and safer betting angles quickly.

Aston Villa FC vs Nottingham Forest FC prediction

Based on recent form (last 5 finished matches) and a simple goals-based model, our main lean is: draw.

  • Correct score pick: 1-1
  • Expected goals (rough): Aston Villa FC 1.89 – 1.30 Nottingham Forest FC

Best match facts (streaks)

Only shown when a trend happened 4+ games in a row. Max 5 facts.

  • FACT Aston Villa FC has scored in 5 straight games.
  • FACT Both teams scored in Aston Villa FC's last 5 games.
  • FACT Aston Villa FC has conceded in 5 straight games.
  • FACT Over 2.5 goals landed in Aston Villa FC's last 5 games.

Recent form: last 5 games

Aston Villa FC: 5 played, 10 scored, 9 conceded

Date Opponent Score Result Competition
2025-12-06
Arsenal FC (H)
2-1 W Premier League
2025-12-14
West Ham United FC (A)
2-3 W Premier League
2025-12-21
Manchester United FC (H)
2-1 W Premier League
2025-12-27
Chelsea FC (A)
1-2 W Premier League
2025-12-30
Arsenal FC (A)
4-1 L Premier League

Nottingham Forest FC: 5 played, 4 scored, 8 conceded

Date Opponent Score Result Competition
2025-12-06
Everton FC (A)
3-0 L Premier League
2025-12-14
Tottenham Hotspur FC (H)
3-0 W Premier League
2025-12-22
Fulham FC (A)
1-0 L Premier League
2025-12-27
Manchester City FC (H)
1-2 L Premier League
2025-12-30
Everton FC (H)
0-2 L Premier League

Head-to-head (last 10 meetings)

Date Home Away Score Competition
2025-04-05 Aston Villa FC Nottingham Forest FC 2-1 Premier League
2024-12-14 Nottingham Forest FC Aston Villa FC 2-1 Premier League
2024-02-24 Aston Villa FC Nottingham Forest FC 4-2 Premier League
2023-11-05 Nottingham Forest FC Aston Villa FC 2-0 Premier League
2023-04-08 Aston Villa FC Nottingham Forest FC 2-0 Premier League
2022-10-10 Nottingham Forest FC Aston Villa FC 1-1 Premier League

Free betting tips and best bets

  • Main pick: draw
  • Correct score pick: 1-1
  • Safer angle: consider avoiding longshots; focus on markets you can justify with stats.

FAQ

What time is Aston Villa FC vs Nottingham Forest FC?

Kick-off is listed as Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT.

What is the predicted score for Aston Villa FC vs Nottingham Forest FC?

Our model’s most likely correct score is 1-1.


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