Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest predictions, Sep 12, 2026

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As Aston Villa prepares to host Nottingham Forest on September 12, 2026, both teams bring contrasting recent form into this match, which promises to be gripping for fans and bettors alike. Aston Villa is currently struggling, having failed to secure a win in their last five outings. This lack of momentum could impact their confidence and gameplay effectiveness, particularly at home.

On the other hand, Nottingham Forest exhibits a more promising trajectory, managing to clinch two victories in their last five matches. Their recent form suggests an ability to capitalize on the vulnerabilities of opponents, potentially leveraging counter-attacks and set-pieces against a Villa side that may be under pressure.

Bookmakers favor Aston Villa slightly, offering odds of 1.98 for a home win compared to Nottingham Forest’s 3.74 for an away victory. According to predictive models, Aston Villa has a 46% chance of winning, while Nottingham Forest stands at 26.5%. Despite Aston Villa’s home advantage and the prediction of a 2-1 victory, the dynamics of the match and each team’s current form indicate that this contest remains finely balanced. No outcome can be guaranteed, making it an intriguing matchup for observers and bettors.

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Aston Villa 46.9%

Draw 26.6%

Nottingham 26.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of English Premier League Aston Villa: 0.79% Nottingham: 0.49%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.05	3.50	3.50
	2.07	3.75	3.64
	1.98	3.60	3.55
	2.05	3.70	3.88	Watch and Bet
	2.01	3.50	3.50
	2.07	3.71	3.59
	2.05	3.50	3.60

Latest Results

05.09.26 Hull City – Aston Villa – 0:0 31.08.26 Aston Villa – Arsenal FC – 0:1 23.08.26 Brighton & Hove Albion – Aston Villa – 4:0 15.08.26 Borussia Mönchengladbach – Aston Villa – 2:1 12.08.26 Paris Saint-Germain – Aston Villa – 2:1

05.09.26 Nottingham Forest – Tottenham Hotspur – 0:0 29.08.26 Liverpool FC – Nottingham Forest – 2:2 25.08.26 Nottingham Forest – Leeds United – 0:2 22.08.26 Nottingham Forest – Leeds United – 0:1 16.08.26 Nottingham Forest – Stade Brestois 29 – 2:0

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Aston Villa won 3.

Aston Villa is on a losing streak (last 5 games: 0 wins).

Nottingham has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

Recently, Aston Villa has had a series of away games.

Recently, Nottingham has had a series of home games.

Aston Villa might have a minor edge in this game.

In the last 18 head-to-head matches, Aston Villa won 8 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 35:25. (average 1.9:1.4).

Including home matches between the teams, Aston Villa won 6 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 24:12. (average 3:1.5).

Latest Head To Head

07.05.26 Aston Villa – Nottingham Forest – 4:0 30.04.26 Nottingham Forest – Aston Villa – 1:0 12.04.26 Nottingham Forest – Aston Villa – 1:1 03.01.26 Aston Villa – Nottingham Forest – 3:1 05.04.25 Aston Villa – Nottingham Forest – 2:1

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Manchester City	3	3	0	0	7:2	5	9
2	Hull	3	2	1	0	3:0	3	7
3	Arsenal	2	2	0	0	4:0	4	6
4	Chelsea	2	2	0	0	7:5	2	6
5	Brentford	3	1	2	0	5:2	3	5
6	Liverpool	3	1	2	0	6:4	2	5
7	Newcastle	3	1	2	0	6:4	2	5
8	Leeds	3	1	2	0	3:2	1	5
9	Brighton	3	1	1	1	8:5	3	4
10	Everton	2	1	1	0	3:1	2	4
11	Sunderland	3	1	1	1	3:3	0	4
12	Manchester Utd	2	1	0	1	5:4	1	3
13	Crystal Palace	3	1	0	2	4:8	-4	3
14	Ipswich	3	1	0	2	4:8	-4	3
15	Bournemouth	3	0	2	1	4:5	-1	2
16	Nottingham	3	0	2	1	2:3	-1	2
17	Aston Villa	3	0	1	2	0:5	-5	1
18	Tottenham	3	0	1	2	0:5	-5	1
19	Fulham	3	0	0	3	4:7	-3	0
20	Coventry	3	0	0	3	0:5	-5	0

English Premier League Outrights

1. Arsenal: 1.84 (48.23%)

2. Manchester City: 4.03 (22.02%)

3. Chelsea: 7.32 (12.12%)

4. Liverpool: 16.2 (5.48%)

5. Manchester United: 20.2 (4.39%)

6. Tottenham: 94.2 (0.94%)

7. Brighton: 97.2 (0.91%)

8. Brentford: 101.2 (0.88%)

9. Aston Villa: 112.2 (0.79%)

10. Newcastle Utd: 130.2 (0.68%)

11. Leeds: 150.2 (0.59%)

12. Bournemouth: 150.2 (0.59%)

13. Everton: 150.2 (0.59%)

14. Nottingham: 180.2 (0.49%)

15. Sunderland: 330.2 (0.27%)

16. Crystal Palace: 330.2 (0.27%)

17. Fulham: 380.2 (0.23%)

18. Ipswich: 480.2 (0.18%)

19. Hull City: 480.2 (0.18%)

20. Coventry: 580.2 (0.15%)

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