Premier League 2026/27
Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa prediction
We predict 1-0. Here is how the goals should come, what decides it, and three bets at different risk levels.
41%Forest
26%draw
33%Villa
Quick overview
- Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Forest at 41%.
- Home advantage: On top of being the stronger side, Forest get roughly a quarter-goal boost from playing at City Ground.
- Goals outlook: Our model expects 2.7 goals, right on the line. Over 2.5 goals is close to a coin flip at 52%.
- Safest bet: Forest or draw (Double chance), about a 67% chance.
Who will win Forest vs Villa?
Our Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa prediction is 1-0. Forest are 41% to win, the draw is 26%, and both teams score in 55% of our simulations. The match kicks off Sat, 20 Mar 2027 at 20:30 IST.
- Predicted score
- 1-0
- Our pick
- Forest, 41%
- Draw
- 26%
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Home advantage
On top of being the stronger side, Forest get roughly a quarter-goal boost from playing at City Ground.
Helps Forest
Goals outlook
Our model expects 2.7 goals, right on the line. Over 2.5 goals is close to a coin flip at 52%.
Helps Even
Quality gap
There is a clear gap in quality, and the draw is only 26%. Villa can't afford to concede first.
Helps Forest
How many goals in Forest vs Villa?
Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.
Best bets for Forest vs Villa
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 67%
Double chance
Forest or draw
Pays out on a Forest win or a draw. The odds are low because only an upset loses it.
Value
Our chance 55%
Both teams to score
Yes
Both attacks should create chances. We rate it 55%.
Long shot
Our chance 9%
Correct score
Forest 1-0
Our predicted result. These markets rarely land, so a small stake is enough.
How the teams line up
Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.
Home
Nottingham Forest
A steady mid-table team, Forest defend well in front of their own fans at City Ground but can struggle to turn possession into chances.
Away
Aston Villa
Villa are a well-coached side that grinds out results on the road at City Ground, built on a strong midfield.
Match preview
Nottingham Forest host Aston Villa at City Ground in the Premier League 2026/27. Forest get a 41% rating from our model, which expects 1.46 goals from Forest and 1.27 from Villa. Team news lands about an hour before kick-off, and a key absence can move this more than anything else, so check the line-ups before you bet.
Forest and Villa: the games either side
Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.
Forest play 7 days after their game away at Spurs on 13 Mar. Their next league game is away at Leeds 21 days after this one. It is game 30 of 38 for them.
Villa play 7 days after their game at home to Hull on 13 Mar. Their next league game is at home to Brighton 21 days after this one. It is game 30 of 38 for them.
The reverse fixture, at Villa Park, was played on Sat, 12 Sept 2026, so this is the second meeting of the season.
- 13 MarSpurs vs ForestTottenham Hotspur Stadium
- 13 MarVilla vs HullVilla Park
- 20 MarForest vs VillaCity GroundThis match
- 10 AprLeeds vs ForestElland Road
- 10 AprVilla vs BrightonVilla Park
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Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who will win Forest vs Villa?
Our pick is Nottingham Forest. We rate Forest at 41%, the draw at 26% and Villa at 33%, from club ratings, home advantage and form.
What time is Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa in India?
Sat, 20 Mar 2027, 20:30 IST India time (15:00 UK), at City Ground in Nottingham. Broadcast changes can shift Premier League fixtures, so confirm nearer kick-off.
What is the best bet for Forest vs Villa?
Our safer bet is Forest or draw (67%). For more value we like both teams to score: Yes (55%). Always check the confirmed line-ups first.
Forest vs Villa match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Nottingham Forest favourite hain. Forest ka chance 41%, draw 26% aur Villa ka chance 33% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
What is the score prediction for Forest vs Villa?
We predict 1-0, with 0-0 at half-time. The single most likely exact score in our model is 1-1 at 12%.
How many goals will there be in Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa?
Our model expects 2.7 goals. The most likely total is 2 goals, and there is a 7% chance of a 0-0.
Is Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa a derby?
No, it is a regular league match between clubs from Nottingham and Birmingham.
Still unsure? Ask our team
Fixture dates and kick-off times follow the Premier League's published schedule and can change for TV or cup games. Predictions, projected scores and win percentages on this page come from Malik Mumbai's own model, built from team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a limit before you play and bet responsibly.