Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest Prediction, Picks and Odds

Dimers' prediction and analysis for the Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest Premier League match on January 3, 2026 includes win probabilities and picks for the biggest betting markets. Get Dimers Pro for full access.
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Score Summary
Nottingham ForestNOF
O. Watkins (45')
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J. McGinn (49')
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J. McGinn (73')
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M. Gibbs-White (61')
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Live Probabilities
Win %
  • Aston Villa
    100.0%
  • Draw
    0.0%
  • Nottingham Forest
    0.0%
Win Probability
Match Timeline
  1. 90'
    Substitution
    Substitution for Aston Villa: A. Garcia replaces M. Cash
  2. 90'
    Yellow Card
    L. Bogarde (Aston Villa) cautioned
  3. 89'
    Yellow Card
    J. McAtee (Nottingham) cautioned
  4. 84'
    Substitution
    Substitution for Nottingham: Douglas Luiz replaces N. Dominguez
  5. 84'
    Substitution
    Substitution for Nottingham: A. Kalimuendo replaces Igor Jesus
  6. 83'
    Substitution
    Substitution for Aston Villa: L. Bogarde replaces J. McGinn
  7. 83'
    Substitution
    Substitution for Aston Villa: D. Malen replaces O. Watkins
  8. 78'
    Substitution
    Substitution for Nottingham: M. Sels replaces John Victor
  9. 73'
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    Goal scored for Aston Villa by J. McGinn, assisted by Y. Tielemans
    1-3
  10. 69'
    Substitution
    Substitution for Aston Villa: L. Digne replaces I. Maatsen
  11. 69'
    Substitution
    Substitution for Aston Villa: J. Sancho replaces E. Buendia
  12. 69'
    Substitution
    Substitution for Nottingham: N. Savona replaces O. Aina
  13. 69'
    Substitution
    Substitution for Nottingham: J. McAtee replaces D. Bakwa
  14. 64'
    Yellow Card
    D. Bakwa (Nottingham) cautioned
  15. 61'
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    Goal scored for Nottingham by M. Gibbs-White, assisted by D. Bakwa
    1-2
  16. 49'
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    Goal scored for Aston Villa by J. McGinn, assisted by M. Cash
    0-2
  17. 45'
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    Goal scored for Aston Villa by O. Watkins, assisted by M. Rogers
    0-1

Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest: Match prediction & analysis

Match overview

  • Teams: Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest
  • Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
  • Time: 7:30 AM ET
  • Venue: Villa Park

Current betting odds

  • Moneyline: Aston Villa -110, Nottingham Forest +340, draw +260
  • Total (Over/Under): 2.5 goals (-114/-103)

Dimers' win & correct score probabilities

  • Aston Villa: 53.2%
  • Nottingham Forest: 22.4%
  • Draw: 24.4%

These probabilities are generated using Dimers' Premier League data model, which predicts the most likely outcomes for all major betting markets.

Most likely correct score: Aston Villa 1-0 Nottingham Forest (11.8%)

Correct score projections are based on expected scoring patterns. A team can have a higher chance of winning overall, even if the single most likely scoreline is a draw or narrow result.

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Who will win Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest? Prediction & correct score

Aston Villa is the most likely winner of this match with a win probability of 53.2%.

The most likely correct score is Aston Villa 1-0 Nottingham Forest.

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