Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Preview – Prediction, Team News, Lineups | Premier League 2026-27
The Villans have three wins from their last five clashes against Forest
Aston Villa are all set to battle it out against Nottingham Forest in their matchweek 4 contest of the English Premier League 2026-27 campaign. This encounter will take place at Villa Park.
Unai Emery’s side are going into the weekend action after their 3-2 victory against Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League. Villa will now be searching for their first win of the domestic season. The Villans have not been able to put in an effort on the attacking front and their defense has been lackluster.
Playing at home, it will be a perfect opportunity for Aston Villa to control the game from the start, relying on the energy of their fans. With an early high press, they will look to build some pressure on their opponents.
Nottingham Forest have also found it difficult to find their first win in the Premier League this season. They have secured back-to-back draws in their last two matches against Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, respectively, admittedly not the easiest schedule for them.
Oliver Glasner’s Forest squad will be under pressure at Villa Park, away from home, making things a bit more complicated for them. The Tricky Trees are adept in attack and they will look to keep their backline tight, expecting an early onslaught from the home side.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Birmingham, England
- Stadium: Villa Park
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Kick-off Time: 07:30 PM IST/ 02:00 PM GMT/ 10:00 AM ET/ 07:00 AM PT
- Referee: Andy Madley
- VAR: In Use
Form:
Aston Villa: L-L-D-W
Nottingham: L-L-D-D
Players to Watch
Nicolas Jackson (Aston Villa)
The 25-year-old Senegalese forward has scored his first goal for Aston Villa in the Champions League this week and will now be eager to continue in the English Premier League. The former Chelsea man is a nimble-footed, energetic forward and a constant presence behind the line.
Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)
Morgan Gibbs-White came up with a sensational performance for Nottingham Forest against Liverpool. He was one of the goalscorers and also bagged an assist. The 26-year-old was not as influential against Tottenham, but will be keen to put in another top performance against Aston Villa. Gibbs-White continues to be the engine of Forest’s attack, their creative output and provides excellent link-up play.
Match Facts
- Nottingham Forest are winless in their first four games of the season.
- Aston Villa have lost two of their first three Premier League matches this campaign.
- Only one of the last five games between the two clubs ended in a draw.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Aston Villa to win @5/4 William Hill
- Nicolas Jackson to score @11/5 Coral
- Goals over 3.5 @17/7 IvyBet
Injury and Team News
Amadou Onana, Johan Manzabi, Leon Goretzka and Brian Madjo are not match fit, with Manzambi recovering from his injury at this summer’s World Cup for Aston Villa. Joao Gomes is suspended.
Nottingham Forest will miss out on the services of Nicolo Savona because of his knee injury. Ibrahim Sangare is a maybe, due to fitness concerns.
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 138
Aston Villa (wins): 65
Nottingham (wins): 41
Draws: 32
Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Suzuki (GK); Cash, Lindelof, Mings, Maatsen; Kamara, Barkley; McGinn, Buendia, Hemmings; Jackson
Nottingham Forest predicted XI (3-4-2-1)
Sels (GK); Cunha, Milenkovic, Diomande; Muñoz, Schlager, McAtee, Williams; Ndoye, Gibbs-White; Delap
Match Prediction
Aston Villa will be at home and this will be a huge advantage for them. Nottingham Forest have quality players in the squad and must come up with a robust strategy to put up a strong fight against the hosts.
Unai Emery’s men are likely to come out on top and secure a win in their upcoming Premier League contest, in a closely fought battle.
Prediction: Aston Villa 3-2 Nottingham Forest
Telecast Details
India: JioHotstar (OTT), Star Sports Network (Broadcast)
UK: Sky Sports Network
USA: NBC Sports, Universo
Nigeria: SuperSport, Canal+
When and where is Aston Villa vs Nottingham Premier League match?
The clash is all set to take place at Villa Park on September 12.
Where and how to watch Premier League live in India?
Fans will be able to view all the games live via the JioHotstar app and website.
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