Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: English Premier League preview, head-to-head & prediction
Aston Villa meet Nottingham Forest in English Premier League, with kick-off on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 14:00 UTC. Here's the head-to-head record, how both sides are shaping up and what to expect — all from SportScore's live data.
Head-to-head
The two sides have met 21 times. Aston Villa have won 9, Nottingham Forest 4, with 8 draws.
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2026 | UEFA Europa League | Aston Villa 4–0 Nottingham Forest |
| 30 Apr 2026 | UEFA Europa League | Nottingham Forest 1–0 Aston Villa |
| 12 Apr 2026 | English Premier League | Nottingham Forest 1–1 Aston Villa |
| 03 Jan 2026 | English Premier League | Aston Villa 3–1 Nottingham Forest |
| 05 Apr 2025 | English Premier League | Aston Villa 2–1 Nottingham Forest |
Recent form
Aston Villa are out of form — L L L L W from their last 5 (W1 D0 L4).
- L v Brighton Hove Albion (0–4)
- L v Borussia Monchengladbach (1–2)
- L v Paris Saint Germain (1–2)
- L v FC Bayern Munich (1–2)
- W v BG Pathum United (3–1)
Nottingham Forest are inconsistent recently — D L L W W from their last 5 (W2 D1 L2).
- D v Liverpool (2–2)
- L v Leeds United (0–2)
- L v Leeds United (0–1)
- W v Stade Brestois 29 (2–0)
- W v Bayer 04 Leverkusen (2–1)
What to expect
Nottingham Forest arrive in the better shape and carry real momentum, though Aston Villa will back themselves at this level. A tight contest looks likely.
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