Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Odds & Analysis
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Nottingham ForestThe model puts Aston Villa at 45%. The model leans toward Aston Villa. Confidence: medium.
Why this prediction
+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.
- +The head-to-head record favours Aston Villa (8-3-4).
Win probabilities
Model vs market
Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.
Recent form
Most likely scorelines
Expected goals
Match DNA
Key points
- Aston Villa have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Nottingham Forest have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Aston Villa have won 8 of the head-to-head meetings.
- Aston Villa is priced at 2.208.
Betting angles
Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.
Scoreline probability matrix
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | ||
| 1 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 2 | ||
| 2 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | |||
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |||
| 5 |
Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.
Full analysis
The model puts Aston Villa at 45%. The model puts the draw at 27%. The model puts Nottingham Forest at 28%. The model's most likely scoreline is 1-0.
The market leans toward Aston Villa. Aston Villa is priced at 2.208. The draw is priced at 3.44. Nottingham Forest is priced at 3.22.
Aston Villa have won 8 of the head-to-head meetings. Nottingham Forest have won 4 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 3 of their head-to-head meetings.
Aston Villa have 1 wins in their last 5 matches. Nottingham Forest have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.
The model gives 51% for both teams to score. The model gives 49% for over 2.5 goals.
This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite, Aston Villa or Nottingham Forest?
Our model rates Aston Villa as the most likely outcome at 45% probability.
What's a likely scoreline for Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest?
A scoreline around 1-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.
What's the head-to-head record?
In the last 15 meetings: 8 Aston Villa wins, 3 draws, 4 Nottingham Forest wins.
League table
England. Premier League| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 9 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 9 |
| 3 |  Hull City | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:0 | 7 |
| 4 |  Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 5 |  Brentford | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:2 | 5 |
| 6 |  Liverpool | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:4 | 5 |
| 7 |  Newcastle United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:4 | 5 |
| 8 |  Everton | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:3 | 5 |
| 9 |  Leeds United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 10 |  Brighton & Hove Albion | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | 4 |
| 11 |  Manchester United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | 4 |
| 12 |  Sunderland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 13 |  Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 14 |  Ipswich Town | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 15 |  Bournemouth | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 17 | Aston Villa | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0:5 | 1 |
| 18 |  Tottenham Hotspur | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0:5 | 1 |
| 19 |  Fulham | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4:7 | 0 |
| 20 |  Coventry City | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0:5 | 0 |
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