Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa: predictions, H2H and market odds

Nottingham Forest have won 2, drawn 5 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.0 goals scored and 0.9 conceded (1.12 expected goals for, 1.21 against). Aston Villa have won 3, drawn 2 and lost 5 of their last 10 matches, averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded (1.20 expected goals for, 1.36 against).

Both teams scored in 40% of Nottingham Forest's recent matches and 40% of Aston Villa's; 40% and 20% went over 2.5 goals. Both sides have been playing tight matches. In their last 7 meetings Nottingham Forest won 2, Aston Villa won 4 and 1 ended level. The most recent, on 3 Jan 2026, finished Aston Villa 3–1 Nottingham Forest.