| Moneyline Pick | Aston Villa Win (-120) |
| Player Prop | Ollie Watkins to Score |
| Same Game Parlay | Aston Villa Win + Over 2.5 Goals + Ollie Watkins to Score (+310) |
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Main Match Info
- Date and Time: Saturday, January 3, 2026, 07:30 AM ET
- Venue: Villa Park
- Location: Birmingham, England
- Last H2H match: Aston Villa 2-1 Nottingham Forest (2024/25 PL season, April 2025)
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Aston Villa Win
- Odds: -120 (Tonybet)
Despite a recent thrashing against Arsenal 1-4, Villa still sit third in the table with 39 points. Forest, on the other hand, are just four points clear of the relegation zone, and their performance this season has been lacklustre.
In their last league meeting, the Villans not only won but dominated the expected goals battle (2.52 xG to 1.20). Tactically, Unai Emery’s side control possession, press effectively, and convert chances from set plays and open play. Forest struggle to sustain attacks and often concede under pressure.
This fixture presents an excellent chance for Aston Villa to bounce back. They have the third-best record at home, and a comfortable victory looks likely for the hosts.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Ollie Watkins to Score
Ollie Watkins has scored three times in the last two matches. The English forward has notched six league goals from 5.33 xG, along with 82 touches in the opposition box and 21 shots on target from inside the area.
Forest have conceded 28 league goals and sit around 24.25 xGA. They often defend deep before losing runners on cutbacks and second balls. This is where Watkins shines and uses his momentum to great effect.
If Villa take an early lead, Forest will be forced to open up, creating more transition shots for him. Thus, we expect the 30-year-old to find the net for a third straight appearance.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Same Game Parlay
- SGP: Aston Villa Win + Over 2.5 Goals + Ollie Watkins to Score
- Odds: +310 (Tonybet)
Aston Villa Win: Villa’s current form is superior, as they’re on a 10-game winning run at home across all competitions. Forest’s away struggles and inability to secure wins on the road further tilt the match in the hosts’ favour.
Over 2.5 Goals: Head-to-head stats between these teams show prolific encounters, with 67% of past meetings producing more than 2.5 goals. Villa’s attacking units and Forest’s defensive vulnerabilities point toward an open, high-scoring affair.
Ollie Watkins to Score: Watkins has six goals in the Premier League, and he’s scored crucial goals recently, including a brace against Chelsea. His positioning and finishing make him a strong candidate to find the net in this clash.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Team News
Aston Villa Team News
Aston Villa’s 11-game winning run came to an end with a 4-1 defeat to Arsenal. Despite generating a massive 2.66 xG and creating several dangerous moments, they failed to convert their opportunities, and their defence looked fragile in the second half.
Nevertheless, losing to the Gunners on the road doesn’t diminish Villa’s achievements so far. Sitting third in the table, they’ve shown consistent performances, although Amadou Onana’s recent injury could hamper their plans. The Belgian midfielder has been one of the club’s stalwarts.
Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara will return after serving suspensions. Tyrone Mings remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Nottingham Forest Team News
Forest have lost a third match in a row, succumbing to a 0-2 defeat against Everton. Despite holding an advantage in almost every statistical category (21 shots, 1.90 xG, nine corners), they couldn’t find an equaliser.
The result leaves the Tricky Trees in 17th place with 18 points. While Sean Dyche started well, there are growing concerns in attack. Forest have scored the second-fewest goals in the league (18), ahead of only Wolves (11).
Ola Aina, Dan Ndoye, Chris Wood, and Ryan Yates remain out of contention, while Ibrahim Sangare and Willy Boly are on international duty.
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