Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Match Preview, Form Guide, and Key Stats

Match Details

City: Birmingham
Stadium: Villa Park
Date: 2026-01-03
Time: 12:30:00
Competition: Premier League

Aston Villa takes on Nottingham Forest in Birmingham at Villa Park as part of the Premier League. Both sides are looking to improve their position in the standings and continue their season momentum.

Current Form and Rankings

Aston Villa Current Ranking: 3

Nottingham Forest Current Ranking: 17

Aston Villa Record: L,W,W,W,L

Nottingham Forest Record: D,L,W,W,D

Both teams enter the match with different recent performances. Aston Villa will look to build on their current form, while Nottingham Forest aims to find consistency and close the gap in the standings.

Key Players

Aston Villa Captain: John McGinn

Aston Villa Top Scorer: Ollie Watkins

Nottingham Forest Captain: Morgan Gibbs-White

Nottingham Forest Top Scorer: Morgan Gibbs-White

These players are expected to play key roles in shaping the outcome, leading by example and creating opportunities for their teams.