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
Team news and latest match facts
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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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