Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Betting Tips & Booking Code (Sep 12)

Aston Villa will continue their chase for a first Premier League win of the season on September 12 when they welcome Nottingham Forest to Villa Park.

Villa Hoping to Build on Promising European Performance

Unai Emery's Aston Villa built momentum in midweek, scoring three times in a victory against Club Brugge. That was a welcome return to attacking form for the Villans after failing to score in three successive Premier League fixtures.

Most worrying would be their chance creation, as Villa had recorded just two shots on target in clashes against Hull and Arsenal.

Nicolas Jackson opened his account for his new team in midweek, and he has now scored twice in five club appearances. Emery will still have injury issues to contend with this weekend, as Amadou Onana, Leon Goretzka, and Johan Manzambi are all unavailable.

Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Suzuki; Cash, Torres, Mings, Maatsen; Kamara, Gomes; McGinn, Buendía, Hemmings; Jackson

Forest Still Chasing First Win Under Glasner

Nottingham Forest have bounced back from back-to-back competitive losses at the start of the new season after playing out recent draws against Tottenham and Liverpool.

However, the Tricky Trees are yet to win under Glasner in 2026-27. Forest have struggled offensively so far this term, scoring just twice in four fixtures.

Morgan Gibbs-White will be crucial to their prospects in front of goal after registering two goal involvements in as many appearances. Nicolò Savona is back in first-team training for Forest, but Ibrahim Sangaré is doubtful to return this weekend.

Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Aston Villa (3-4-2-1): Sels; Milenković, Murillo, Cunha; Aina, McAtee, Schlager, Williams; Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Delap

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Under 3.5 Goals
  • Odds: 1.28 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: QTB3J
  • Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 1-0 Nottingham Forest

Key stats:

  • Under 3.5 goals have been scored in five of Aston Villa's previous six fixtures.
  • Aston Villa have failed to find the net in three domestic outings in 2026-27.
  • Nottingham Forest have been unable to score in three of their last four.

A low-scoring fixture is expected at Villa Park this weekend. Aston Villa's matches have typically seen few goals, with five of their last six producing no more than three goals. That has been the case due to their poor attacking record, as Emery's side have failed to score in three straight Premier League games.

Nottingham Forest's attacking output has also been underwhelming this term, as they haven't netted in three of their four matches. Under 3.5 goals have been scored in three of the last four head-to-heads in the EPL.

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Aston Villa
  • Odds: 2.208 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: Z2P3J

A home victory is too big at the odds to ignore this weekend. Aston Villa would have built confidence after a strong attacking display in midweek, and Emery's side have now gone two without defeat in all competitions.

The Villans also boast a dominant head-to-head record against Forest, having avoided defeat in the previous eleven at Villa Park, winning on eight occasions over that period.

Verdict: Under 3.5 Goals (1.28) — Aston Villa 1-0 Nottingham Forest