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>Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Predictions, Picks & Odds – 12/09/2026
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Aston Villa sit bottom of the Premier League table after a bruising start to the campaign, with two defeats and not a single goal scored. Losses to Brighton and Arsenal have left Unai Emery's side under immediate pressure, and Villa Park needs to become a fortress if they are to arrest this slide. The hosts did show resilience late last season, winning two of their final three fixtures, but confidence is fragile heading into this one.
Nottingham Forest have fared only marginally better, collecting a single point from their opening two matches. A spirited 2-2 draw with Liverpool on the opening weekend was followed by a narrow 1-0 defeat to Leeds United, leaving Oliver Glasner's men in fifteenth place. The positive news is a near fully-fit squad, with only Nicolo Savona confirmed absent. Forest will fancy their chances against a struggling Villa side, though their own away form tells a cautious story.
Villa's head-to-head record against Forest provides the strongest foundation for backing the home side. Four wins from the last six meetings, including a commanding 4-0 victory in May and a 3-1 success in January, illustrate a clear pattern of dominance. That pedigree at Villa Park makes the double chance 1X a sensible route, covered by the home win price at 2.20.
Forest's away form offers further encouragement. Nuno Glasner's side have collected just two draws and suffered two defeats across their last five on the road, scoring sparingly. A near fully-fit squad helps, yet the absence of consistent results away from the City Ground undermines confidence in a Forest win at 3.20.
Both sides have struggled for goals early this season. Villa are yet to find the net in the league, while Forest managed just two in their opening two fixtures. The under 2.5 goals line at 1.86 looks appealing given those figures, complementing the core 1X selection for a fixture that could prove tight and tense at Villa Park.
Trends to Know about Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
- Villa won four of last six meetings
- Forest winless in opening two fixtures
- Villa scoreless at home, seeking breakthrough
Form & Statistics: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Head-to-Head
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What time is Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest?
Aston Villa host Nottingham Forest at Villa Park on 12 September 2026, with kickoff set for 15:00 BST.
Where is Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest being played?
This fixture takes place at Villa Park, Aston Villa's home ground in Birmingham.
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