Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 03 January

Aston Villa

W L L D W

4th place in English Premier League

3-1

03/01/2026 08:30

Nottingham Forest

W W W D L

16th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest on 03 January 2026 (kick-off: 08:30) 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 are currently 4th with 65 points after 38 matches.
Nottingham Forest sit 16th with 44 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Aston Villa to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors Aston Villa, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Nottingham Forest have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

08:30

2026-01-03

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest - Prediction & Odds

Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest

2026-01-03 08:30

STANDINGS UP TO 03/01/2026

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

01 Arsenal	85	38	26	7	5	71	27	44
02 Manchester City	78	38	23	9	6	77	35	42
03 Manchester United	71	38	20	11	7	69	50	19
04 Aston Villa	65	38	19	8	11	56	49	7
05 Liverpool	60	38	17	9	12	63	53	10
06 AFC Bournemouth	57	38	13	18	7	58	54	4
07 Sunderland A.F.C	54	38	14	12	12	42	48	-6
08 Brighton Hove Albion	53	38	14	11	13	52	46	6
09 Brentford	53	38	14	11	13	55	52	3
10 Chelsea	52	38	14	10	14	58	52	6
11 Fulham	52	38	15	7	16	47	51	-4
12 Newcastle United	49	38	14	7	17	53	55	-2
13 Everton	49	38	13	10	15	47	50	-3
14 Leeds United	47	38	11	14	13	49	56	-7
15 Crystal Palace	45	38	11	12	15	41	51	-10
16 Nottingham Forest	44	38	11	11	16	48	51	-3
17 Tottenham Hotspur	41	38	10	11	17	48	57	-9
18 West Ham United	39	38	10	9	19	46	65	-19
19 Burnley	22	38	4	10	24	38	75	-37
20 Wolves	20	38	3	11	24	27	68	-41

Head To Head

05/04/2025 12:30

Aston Villa

2 - 1

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

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

Aston Villa

50%

Draw

17%

Nottingham Forest

33%

Aston Villa Last 6 matches

30/12/2025 16:15

Arsenal 4 - 1 Aston Villa ENG PR

27/12/2025 13:30

Chelsea 1 - 2 Aston Villa ENG PR

21/12/2025 12:30

Aston Villa 2 - 1 Manchester United ENG PR

14/12/2025 10:00

West Ham United 2 - 3 Aston Villa ENG PR

11/12/2025 16:00

Basel 1 - 2 Aston Villa UEFA EL

06/12/2025 08:30

Aston Villa 2 - 1 Arsenal ENG PR

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest

30/12/2025 15:30

Nottingham Forest 0 - 2 Everton ENG PR

27/12/2025 08:30

Nottingham Forest 1 - 2 Manchester City ENG PR

22/12/2025 16:00

Fulham 1 - 0 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

14/12/2025 10:00

Nottingham Forest 3 - 0 Tottenham Hotspur ENG PR

11/12/2025 13:45

FC Utrecht 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest UEFA EL

06/12/2025 11:00

Everton 3 - 0 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

Win

33%

Draw

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

272

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

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest

Shots

Aston Villa

Total shots

12.13 avg / game

Blocked

828 total

Avg. 3.35

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

11.61 avg / game

Blocked

831 total

Avg. 3.48

Aston Villa Pass Nottingham Forest

Total passes

113828

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

5.22

1565

Corners

1329

4.43

13.18

3954

Throw-ins

4882

16.27

1.22

365

Offsides

514

1.71

2.62

787

GK saves

775

2.58

Aston Villa

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.81

543

520

1.73

0.06

0.04

9.60

2881

Fouls

2949

9.83

11.98

3595

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 03 January 2026 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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