Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 April

Aston Villa

W L W W W

6th place in English Premier League

2-1

05/04/2025 12:30

Nottingham Forest

W L D D W

7th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest on 05 April 2025 (kick-off: 12:30) 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 will face Nottingham Forest in English Premier League on April 5, 2025 at 12:30.
Aston Villa are currently 6th with 66 points after 38 matches.
Nottingham Forest sit 7th with 65 points from 38 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.03.

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

12:30

2025-04-05

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest - Prediction & Odds

Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest

2025-04-05 12:30

STANDINGS UP TO 05/04/2025

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

01 Liverpool	84	38	25	9	4	86	41	45
02 Arsenal	74	38	20	14	4	69	34	35
03 Manchester City	71	38	21	8	9	72	44	28
04 Chelsea	69	38	20	9	9	64	43	21
05 Newcastle United	66	38	20	6	12	68	47	21
06 Aston Villa	66	38	19	9	10	58	51	7
07 Nottingham Forest	65	38	19	8	11	58	46	12
08 Brighton Hove Albion	61	38	16	13	9	66	59	7
09 AFC Bournemouth	56	38	15	11	12	58	46	12
10 Brentford	56	38	16	8	14	66	57	9
11 Fulham	54	38	15	9	14	54	54	0
12 Crystal Palace	53	38	13	14	11	51	51	0
13 Everton	48	38	11	15	12	42	44	-2
14 West Ham United	43	38	11	10	17	46	62	-16
15 Manchester United	42	38	11	9	18	44	54	-10
16 Wolves	42	38	12	6	20	54	69	-15
17 Tottenham Hotspur	38	38	11	5	22	64	65	-1
18 Leicester City	25	38	6	7	25	33	80	-47
19 Ipswich Town	22	38	4	10	24	36	82	-46
20 Southampton	12	38	2	6	30	26	86	-60

Head To Head

14/12/2024 13:30

Nottingham Forest

2 - 1

Aston Villa

ENG PR

24/02/2024 11:00

Aston Villa

4 - 2

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

05/11/2023 10:00

Nottingham Forest

2 - 0

Aston Villa

ENG PR

08/04/2023 10:00

Aston Villa

2 - 0

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

10/10/2022 15:00

Nottingham Forest

1 - 1

Aston Villa

ENG PR

13/03/2019 15:45

Nottingham Forest

1 - 3

Aston Villa

ENG LCH

Nottingham Forest

67%

Draw

17%

Aston Villa

17%

Aston Villa Last 6 matches

20/03/2025 14:00

Al Ain 1 - 3 Aston Villa

INT CF

12/03/2025 16:00

Aston Villa 3 - 0 Club Brugge

UEFA CL

08/03/2025 13:30

Brentford 0 - 1 Aston Villa

ENG PR

04/03/2025 13:45

Club Brugge 1 - 3 Aston Villa

UEFA CL

28/02/2025 16:00

Aston Villa 2 - 0 Cardiff City

ENG FAC

25/02/2025 15:30

Crystal Palace 4 - 1 Aston Villa

ENG PR

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest

15/03/2025 11:00

Ipswich Town 2 - 4 Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

08/03/2025 08:30

Nottingham Forest 1 - 0 Manchester City

ENG PR

03/03/2025 15:30

Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Ipswich Town

ENG FAC

26/02/2025 15:30

Nottingham Forest 0 - 0 Arsenal

ENG PR

23/02/2025 10:00

Newcastle United 4 - 3 Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

15/02/2025 11:00

Fulham 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Played games

Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.25

Scored

Avg. per game

1.45

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.18

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 57 matches

YesNo

46 (81%)11 (19%)

In last 57 matches

NoYes

34 (77%)10 (23%)

Aston Villa

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)32 12(27%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(34%)15 29(66%)

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 28(64%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(48%)21 23(52%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest

Shots

Aston Villa

Total shots

13.26 avg / game

Blocked

155 total

Avg. 3.16

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

12.66 avg / game

Blocked

124 total

Avg. 3.35

Aston Villa Pass Nottingham Forest

Total passes

25130

Avg. 441 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

15718

Avg. 357 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

42%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Aston Villa

Played games

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.34

5.79

330

Corners

197

4.48

13.74

783

Throw-ins

761

17.30

1.42

Offsides

104

2.36

3.04

173

GK saves

159

3.61

Aston Villa

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.74

103

2.34

0.07

0.05

10.30

587

Fouls

478

10.86

15.58

888

Tackles

784

17.82

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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 05 April 2025 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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