Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 April

Aston Villa

W L L W D

7th place in English Premier League

2-0

08/04/2023 07:00

Nottingham Forest

W L W D W

16th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest on 08 April 2023 (kick-off: 07:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest preview before placing your bet.

Aston Villa are currently 7th with 61 points after 38 matches.
Nottingham Forest sit 16th with 38 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Aston Villa to win with probability 58%.
Head-to-head history favors Aston Villa, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Nottingham Forest have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

07:00

2023-04-08

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest - Prediction & Odds

Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest

2023-04-08 07:00

STANDINGS UP TO 08/04/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Manchester City	89	38	28	5	5	94	33	61
02 Arsenal	84	38	26	6	6	88	43	45
03 Manchester United	75	38	23	6	9	58	43	15
04 Newcastle United	71	38	19	14	5	68	33	35
05 Liverpool	67	38	19	10	9	75	47	28
06 Brighton Hove Albion	62	38	18	8	12	72	53	19
07 Aston Villa	61	38	18	7	13	51	46	5
08 Tottenham Hotspur	60	38	18	6	14	70	63	7
09 Brentford	59	38	15	14	9	58	46	12
10 Fulham	52	38	15	7	16	55	53	2
11 Crystal Palace	45	38	11	12	15	40	49	-9
12 Chelsea	44	38	11	11	16	38	47	-9
13 Wolves	41	38	11	8	19	31	58	-27
14 West Ham United	40	38	11	7	20	42	55	-13
15 AFC Bournemouth	39	38	11	6	21	37	71	-34
16 Nottingham Forest	38	38	9	11	18	38	68	-30
17 Everton	36	38	8	12	18	34	57	-23
18 Leicester City	34	38	9	7	22	51	68	-17
19 Leeds United	31	38	7	10	21	48	78	-30
20 Southampton	25	38	6	7	25	36	73	-37

Head To Head

10/10/2022 12:00

Nottingham Forest

1 - 1

Aston Villa

ENG PR

13/03/2019 12:45

Nottingham Forest

1 - 3

Aston Villa

ENG LCH

28/11/2018 12:45

Aston Villa

5 - 5

Nottingham Forest

ENG LCH

13/01/2018 10:30

Nottingham Forest

0 - 1

Aston Villa

ENG LCH

23/09/2017 09:30

Aston Villa

2 - 1

Nottingham Forest

ENG LCH

04/02/2017 10:30

Nottingham Forest

2 - 1

Aston Villa

ENG LCH

Aston Villa

50%

Draw

33%

Nottingham Forest

17%

Aston Villa Last 6 matches

18/03/2023 08:00

Aston Villa 3 - 0 AFC Bournemouth ENG PR

12/03/2023 07:00

West Ham United 1 - 1 Aston Villa ENG PR

04/03/2023 08:00

Aston Villa 1 - 0 Crystal Palace ENG PR

25/02/2023 08:00

Everton 0 - 2 Aston Villa ENG PR

18/02/2023 05:30

Aston Villa 2 - 4 Arsenal ENG PR

12/02/2023 09:30

Manchester City 3 - 1 Aston Villa ENG PR

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest

17/03/2023 13:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 2 Newcastle United ENG PR

11/03/2023 08:00

Tottenham Hotspur 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

05/03/2023 07:00

Nottingham Forest 2 - 2 Everton ENG PR

25/02/2023 08:00

West Ham United 4 - 0 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

18/02/2023 08:00

Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Manchester City ENG PR

11/02/2023 08:00

Fulham 2 - 0 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

274

Avg. per game

0.91

Conceded

220

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored

209

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

233

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

184 (61%)116 (39%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

152 (51%)148 (49%)

Aston Villa

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest

Shots

Aston Villa

Total shots

12.12 avg / game

Blocked

833 total

Avg. 3.36

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

11.61 avg / game

Blocked

831 total

Avg. 3.48

Aston Villa Pass Nottingham Forest

Total passes

114242

Avg. 436 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

96700

Avg. 381 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Aston Villa

300

Played games

Nottingham Forest

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.28

5.20

1561

Corners

1329

4.43

13.24

3972

Throw-ins

4882

16.27

1.23

369

Offsides

514

1.71

2.64

793

GK saves

775

2.58

Aston Villa

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.81

544

520

1.73

0.06

0.04

9.65

2895

Fouls

2949

9.83

12.03

3610

Tackles

3868

12.89

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How We Build the Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest on 08 April 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this English Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Aston Villa's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nottingham Forest's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

English Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live English Premier League standings and the English Premier League form table to understand exactly where Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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