Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa 4/5/25 Prediction English Premier League Picks

Recent betting trends and streaks involving Aston Villa

Recent betting trends and streaks involving Nottingham Forest 

Recent betting trends in games played between the Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa game

Aston Villa Preview

Aston Villa has 48 points this season and is currently sitting on the 7th place of the Premier League standings, just two points behind the 6th place that leads to next season’s European Championships. Aston Villa has a 13-8-9 record this season and have a 7-1-7 home record. Aston Villa is coming off a 3-0 road victory over Brighton, marking their 7th consecutive victory across all competitions. Over is 5-1 in their last 6 overall games and 3-1 in their last 4 at home. Both teams to score - No is 4-1 in their last 5 games.

Aston Villa is averaging just 1.47 goals per games, which is tied for 11th in the league, while allowing 1.50 goals per game, which is tied for 13th in the league. Ollie Watkins is the top scorer for Aston Villa this season with 13 total goals, while Morgan Rogers and Marcus Rashford follow with 7 goals apiece. Ollie Watkins is also the team’s top passer, with 6 assists made.

Nottingham Forest Preview

Nottingham Forest has 57 points this season and are enjoying one of their best campaigns in recent memory, as they are sitting on the third place of the Premier League standings. Nottingham Forest has a 17-7-6 record this season and hare 8-5-2 on the road. Nottingham Forest is coming off a 1-0 home victory over Manchester United, marking their 5th straight victory across all competitions. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 overall games, while the over is 6-1 in their last 7 road games.   

Nottingham Forest is averaging 1.67 goals per game, which is the 7th-best in the league, while allowing 1.17 goals per game, which is the 4th-best in the league. Chris Wood is the top scorer for Nottingham Forest this season with 18 total goals, while Anthony Elanga follows with 6 goals. Anthony Elanga is also the team’s top passer, with 8 assists made.

Why Aston Villa will win

• The home team has won each of the last four EPL matches between Aston Villa and Nottingham.
• The home team has won seven of Nottingham's last nine EPL matches.
• Aston Villa has won four of its last five EPL Saturday matches at Villa Park.
• Aston Villa has won four of its last five league Saturday matches against Nottingham.
• Aston Villa has won four of its last five EPL Saturday home matches.
• Aston Villa has won three of its last four EPL matches.
• Aston Villa has won three of its last four league matches against Nottingham at Villa Park.
• Nottingham has lost three of its last four EPL away matches.

Why Nottingham Forest will win

• Nottingham has won each of its last three EPL matches.
• Nottingham has won 11 of its last 16 EPL matches.
• Nottingham has won three of its last four EPL night matches following a league win.

Total Points Facts

• The 'Both Teams to Score' market has hit in each of Aston Villa's last seven EPL home matches.
• The 'Over 2.5 Goals' market has hit in each of Nottingham's last five EPL away matches.
• The 'Over 2.5 Goals' market has hit in four of Nottingham's last five league matches at Villa Park.
• The 'Over 2.5 Goals' market has hit in four of Aston Villa's last five EPL matches.

Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa Prediction

In their previous meeting earlier this season, Nottingham Forest won 2-1 at home. Both teams are perfectly balanced in their last 5 meetings, with a 2-2-1 record. Aston Villa is undefeated in their last seven home meetings versus Nottingham Forest with a 5-0-2 record, and over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in Villa Park.

In this Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa Prediction, Aston Villa is coming as +100 home favorites. Both teams are coming in this matchup in excellent form, but Nottingham Forest has been significantly weaker on the road this season. Villa has also been dominating Forest in Villa Park, as they have five wins in their last seven meetings at home. I expect Aston Villa to take care of business at home in this matchup, so take Aston Villa on the moneyline.