Premier League
Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 - 14:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: The City Ground
Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa Prediction & Tips | Premier League 2025/26
Predictions
Get ready for an exciting matchup as Nottingham Forest hosts Aston Villa in round 32 of the Premier League.
The game kicks off on Sun, 12 April 2026 at 14:00 (UK Time), and we’ve prepared a comprehensive prediction to help you make informed betting decisions.
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Eagle Predict Prediction
HT/FT - 1/1
Last updated on 10-04-2026.
Quick Stats Summary
Check out the stats below to quickly understand the dynamics between both teams and their recent form.
Nottingham Forest F.C.: 8W / 8D / 15L – Avg. 2.39 goals scored per game
Aston Villa F.C.: 16W / 6D / 9L – Avg. 2.55 goals scored per game
Last 13 meetings: Nottingham Forest won 3, Aston Villa won 7, 3 draws
Nottingham Forest F.C. vs Aston Villa F.C. Betting Tips & Predictions
We’ve analysed the form, stats, and head-to-head results to provide expert betting tips for this fixture.
Our tips are backed by data and updated regularly with the latest info.
👉 Prediction: Aston Villa to Win the 1st Half
We see strong value in backing Aston Villa to take a first-half lead in this matchup. They often start matches strong and are expected to do the same against Nottingham Forest.
The half-time odds present better betting value than the full-time result, making this an even more attractive bet.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - 1X
The home team often holds the advantage in the Double Chance market, and that’s the case in this Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa clash. Our recommended bet is for Nottingham Forest to win or the match to end in a draw.
Our analysis shows Nottingham Forest as the superior side, giving them a strong chance to take all three points. But even if they don’t win outright, their ability to hold firm at home makes the 1X Double Chance bet a reliable option.
Team Form: Nottingham Forest FC
This season in the Premier League, Nottingham Forest has played 31 matches.
Here's a snapshot of their campaign so far:
Wins: 8
Draws: 8
Losses: 15
Avg Goals Scored: 2.39
Avg Goals Conceded: 1.39
Here's how Nottingham Forest performed over the last 5 matches:
Form Overview
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Team Form: AVFC
Aston Villa has also had a busy run in the Premier League, with 31 matches played:
Wins: 16
Draws: 6
Losses: 9
Avg Goals Scored: 2.55
Avg Goals Conceded: 1.19
Here's how Aston Villa performed over the last 5 matches:
Form Overview
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Head-to-Head: Past Meetings
Here is how both teams compare in their last 13 meetings:
Nottingham Forest Wins: 3
Aston Villa Wins: 7
Draws: 3
Recent Head-to-Head Results
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Match Info
Date: Sun, 12 April 2026 (Sunday)
Kick-off: 14:00 (UK Time)
Venue: The City Ground
Competition: Premier League
Eagle Predict Prediction
HT/FT - 1/1
Last updated on 10-04-2026.
Stats
The statistics for Nottingham Forest F.C. vs Aston Villa that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.43
League: 2.74
Both Teams to Score
47%
League: 55%
Over 1.5+
74%
League: 79%
Over 2.5+
47%
League: 54%
Cards
3.27
League: 3.95
Corners
11.26
League: 9.92
Home Team
Nottingham Forest
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
W
W
|
1.03 |
| Home |
D
D
W
D
D
|
0.93 |
| Away |
L
W
W
W
D
|
1.13 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 26% | 20% | 31% |
| Goals | 2.39 | 2.13 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.87 | 1.13 |
| Conceded | 1.39 | 1.27 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 39% | 33% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 27% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 45% | 60% | 31% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.68 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.34 | 1.57 |
Away Team
Aston Villa
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
W
D
|
1.74 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
W
D
L
L
|
1.47 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 63% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.55 | 2.38 | 2.73 |
| Scored | 1.35 | 1.44 | 1.27 |
| Conceded | 1.19 | 0.94 | 1.47 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 44% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 38% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.62 | 1.33 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.32 | 1.57 |
Corners
10.25 / Match
+1% Corners / Match
Nottingham Forest received +1% more corners than Aston Villa in the Premier League
10.12 / Match
Bournemouth
(6)
Manchester United
(6)
Newcastle
(2)
Chelsea
(1)
Sunderland
(6)
Burnley
(4)
Aston Villa
(7)(4)
Manchester City
(4)
Liverpool
(8)
Burnley
(5)
Tottenham
(5)
Fulham
(4)
Sunderland
(3)
Nottingham Forest
Cards
1.61 / Match
+2% Cards / Match
Nottingham Forest received +2% more cards than Aston Villa in the Premier League
1.58 / Match
Bournemouth
(1)
Manchester United
(1)
Newcastle
(2)
Chelsea
(1)
Sunderland
(5)
Burnley
(0)
Aston Villa
(2)(0)
Manchester City
(3)
Liverpool
(1)
Burnley
(2)
Tottenham
(2)
Fulham
(1)
Sunderland
(2)
Nottingham Forest
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+35%
Aston Villa is +35% better in terms of goals scored
1.35 / Match
Bournemouth
(1)
Manchester United
(2)
Newcastle
(1)
Chelsea
(3)
Sunderland
(5)
Burnley
(4)
Aston Villa
(1)(2)
Manchester City
(4)
Liverpool
(2)
Burnley
(1)
Tottenham
(0)
Fulham
(4)
Sunderland
(1)
Nottingham Forest
Goals Conceded
1.39 / Match
+14%
Nottingham Forest condeded +14% more goals than Aston Villa
1.19 / Match
Bournemouth
(1)
Manchester United
(3)
Newcastle
(1)
Chelsea
(1)
Sunderland
(0)
Burnley
(1)
Aston Villa
(1)(1)
Manchester City
(2)
Liverpool
(2)
Burnley
(2)
Tottenham
(1)
Fulham
(3)
Sunderland
(1)
Nottingham Forest
Premier League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arsenal
|
37 | 25 | 7 | 5 | 69 | 26 | 43 | 82 | 2.22 |
| 2 |
Manchester City
|
37 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 76 | 33 | 43 | 78 | 2.11 |
| 3 |
Manchester United
|
37 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 66 | 50 | 16 | 68 | 1.84 |
| 4 |
Aston Villa
|
37 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 54 | 48 | 6 | 62 | 1.68 |
| 5 |
Liverpool
|
37 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 62 | 52 | 10 | 59 | 1.59 |
| 6 |
Bournemouth
|
37 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 57 | 53 | 4 | 56 | 1.51 |
| 7 |
Brighton
|
37 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 43 | 9 | 53 | 1.43 |
| 8 |
Chelsea
|
37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 57 | 50 | 7 | 52 | 1.41 |
| 9 |
Brentford
|
37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 54 | 51 | 3 | 52 | 1.41 |
| 10 |
Sunderland
|
37 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 40 | 47 | -7 | 51 | 1.38 |
| 11 |
Newcastle
|
37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 53 | 53 | 0 | 49 | 1.32 |
| 12 |
Everton
|
37 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 47 | 49 | -2 | 49 | 1.32 |
| 13 |
Fulham
|
37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 45 | 51 | -6 | 49 | 1.32 |
| 14 |
Leeds United
|
37 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 49 | 53 | -4 | 47 | 1.27 |
| 15 |
Crystal Palace
|
37 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 40 | 49 | -9 | 45 | 1.22 |
| 16 |
Nottingham Forest
|
37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 47 | 50 | -3 | 43 | 1.16 |
| 17 |
Tottenham
|
37 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 47 | 57 | -10 | 38 | 1.03 |
| 18 |
West Ham
|
37 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 43 | 65 | -22 | 36 | 0.97 |
| 19 |
Burnley
|
37 | 4 | 9 | 24 | 37 | 74 | -37 | 21 | 0.57 |
| 20 |
Wolverhampton
|
37 | 3 | 10 | 24 | 26 | 67 | -41 | 19 | 0.51 |
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