Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest
Premier League – 2025/26
Fixture Date – Saturday 3 January 2026
Kick-off – 3pm
Villa Park, Birmingham

Here’s a detailed look at the history and head‑to‑head form between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, leading up to their Premier League clash on Saturday, 3 January 2026 at Villa Park:

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📊 All-Time Record & Premier League Matchups

• They’ve played each other 38 times in league matches: Villa have recorded 19 wins, Forest 10, with 9 draws

• Home advantage at Villa Park has been significant—Villa are unbeaten there in league meetings against Forest, with a strong home record

Recent Premier League Results:

Date	Venue	Result	Summary
05 Apr 2025	Villa Park	Villa 2–1 Forest	Rogers and Malen scored early; Forest pulled one back via Jota Silva
14 Dec 2024	City Ground	Forest 2–1 Villa	Forest completed a double over Villa for the season
24 Feb 2024	Villa Park	Villa 4–2 Forest
08 Apr 2023	Villa Park	Villa 2–0 Forest

• From the last 12 Premier League meetings, Villa have won 6, Forest 3, and there have been 3 draws

• Across all competitions, in their last 13 matches, Villa have won 6, drawn 3, and lost 4

Notable Streaks & Trends

• Forest have not won at Villa Park in 31 years, with 8 league visits without a win

• Villa are enjoying a fortress-like home form—unbeaten in 15 league home matches (as of April 2025)

🔎 Tactical Context & Managers

• Aston Villa, under Unai Emery, have been strong at home and push for European qualification.

• Nottingham Forest, managed by Nuno Espirito Santo, have experienced a revival and are punching above their weight in the Premier League.

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⏳ Looking Ahead to 3 Jan 2026

• Location: Villa Park, Birmingham

• Kick‑off: 15:00 GMT

• Expect: A tactically intense match—Villa will aim to maintain their unbeaten home streak, while Forest look to break their long wait for a win at this venue.

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✅ Summary

• Villa hold the advantage with a strong overall and home record.

• Forest’s last league win at Villa Park was in 1994‑95—they have a tough challenge ahead.

• Recent contests have been competitive: Balancing form, but Villa slightly stronger at home.

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