Villa Park | Premier League 2026-27 | Saturday, September 12 | 3pm BST
With both sides looking to win their first league game of the season, BetVictor News takes a closer look at the Villa vs Forest odds – providing a detailed match preview, score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, the best betting angles and more.
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Villa Vs Forest Odds
The Aston Villa vs Forest Premier League odds lean towards a win for the home side. The Villans are the 23/10 favourites, the draw can be backed at 12/5 with the Tricky Trees online at 11/5.
Ahead of the game, the Villa vs Forest betting markets are online which include BTTS, O/U, anytime goalscorers, bet builders, bet boosts, correct score, Asian lines and many, many more.
Villa Vs Forest Preview
In the Champions League, Aston Villa beat Club Brugge to finally get off the mark in 2026-27. Now, Unai Emery will be aiming for lift-off in the Premier League at the fourth time of asking. In the Belgian city, goals from John McGinn, Emi Buendia and Nicolas Jackson helped secure a 3-2 win.
Similar to their hosts, Nottingham Forest are also looking for their maiden three-point haul this term. So far, Forest have drawn with Liverpool and Tottenham whilst losing the seasonal opener at home to Leeds.
Villa Vs Forest H2H Record
When it comes to the Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest H2H record, the Lions boast 65 wins compared to the Tricky Trees 41. Last season, Villa won 3-1 at home before the sides played out a 1-1 draw at the City Ground. The two also met in the Europa League semi-final which saw Unai Emery’s side prevail 4-1 on aggregate.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest H2H record:
- Aston Villa wins – 65
- Draws – 32
- Nottingham Forest – 41
Villa Vs Forest Team News
Leon Goretzka, Johan Manzambi, Amadou Onana and Brian Madjo are all ruled out for Aston Villa. Summer signing Joao Gomes is suspended but fellow newbies Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Taylor Harwood-Bellis are in contention to start.
Meanwhile, Forest will still have to make do without Nicolo Savona. Midfielder Ibrahim Sangare is rated 50/50 and a late call will be made to determine his inclusion. In defence, Daniel Munoz could make his full debut.
Villa Vs Forest Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa predicted lineup:
Suzuki; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Barkley; McGinn, Buendia, Hemmings; Jackson
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup:
Sels; Milenkovic, Cunha, Murillo; Munoz, Schlager, McAtee, Williams; Gibbs-White, Jesus; Delap
Villa Vs Forest TV Channel, Live Stream And Radio
Villa vs Forest is not available to watch on traditional TV channels in the UK. Supporters can watch the highlights via BBC’s MOTD. Live streaming is also unavailable owing to the 3pm blackout but highlights will be shown on usual Premier League outlets and social media channels.
For those looking to tune in via the radio, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio WM, BBC Radio Nottingham and talkSPORT will have you covered.
Villa Vs Forest Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Premier League stats – Their hasn’t been an away PL victory in this fixture across the last 15 attempts. The last time it occurred was in January 1995 (Villa won 2-1 at the City Ground).
- Aston Villa stats – The Lions are one of three sides yet to score in the PL this season.
- Nottingham Forest stats – Forest trailed just two of their last 12 Premier League games at half-time.
Top Betting Angles for Villa Vs Forest
- Over 3.5 goals: Forest’s last five away matches in all competitions produced over 3.5 goals.. Available at 12/5.
- BTTS (Yes): Landed in the last five H2H PL clashes. Our football betting markets have BTTS (yes) available at 7/10.
- Anytime goalscorers: Nicolas Jackson (8/5), Morgan Gibbs-White (9/5), Emi Buendia (2/1) and Liam Delap (12/5) are worth consideration.
Villa Vs Forest Prediction
After the 3-2 win against Club Brugge in the Champions League, we are predicting Aston Villa to secure their first Premier League victory of the new season on Saturday afternoon.
Prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest
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