Premier League 2026/27
Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa prediction
20:30
India time
Sat, 20 Mar 2027 · 15:00 UK
City Ground, Nottingham
Draw 26%
Fair odds for the pick 2.44
In 30 seconds
- Villa 41%, draw 26%, Forest 33%: a coin flip.
- Predicted score 0-1; the goals line is finely balanced (2.7 xG).
- Both teams to score: 55%.
- Predicted score
- 0-1
- Wazir Win pick
- Villa
- UK broadcast
- Not televised yet
- Projected cards
- 3.5-4.5
Who wins Forest vs Villa?
Too close to call, with a whisker in favour of Villa. The Wazir Win goals model gives Forest 33%, the draw 26% and Villa 41%, and expects 2.7 goals in all. Our likeliest scoreline is 0-1. Kick-off: Sat, 20 Mar 2027, 20:30 IST at City Ground.
What will decide it?
Home advantage first, then the goals picture and the factor with the most pull on this fixture.
Home edge
Edge: Even
Forest's home crowd is worth about a fifth of a goal, which narrows the gap without erasing Villa's quality advantage.
Goal expectancy
Edge: Even
At 2.7 expected goals, the 2.5 line is close to a toss-up (51% for the over).
Quality gap
Edge: Villa
Villa rate clearly higher, and the draw is only 26%. If they score first, the game state favours them heavily.
How many goals in Forest vs Villa?
Our model's chance of each total, with the likeliest outcome highlighted.
total goals
- Both teams score
- 55%
- Over 2.5 goals
- 51%
- Expected goals
- 1.27 – 1.45
- Half-time call
- 0-0
The Wazir Win bet slip for Forest vs Villa
Three selections at rising risk. Each ring is our probability for that selection.
- 67%
Banker
risk
Double chance
Villa or draw
Covers two of the three results; only a Forest win loses.
- 55%
Smart value
risk
Both teams to score
Yes
Both sides project above a goal of expected output; BTTS lands 55% of the time for us.
- 10%
Wildcard
risk
Correct score
Forest 0-1 Villa
The model's likeliest scoreline. Exact-score markets pay well and land rarely, so stake lightly.
How do the two teams set up?
Confirmed line-ups land about an hour before kick-off.
Home
Nottingham Forest
Expect Forest to stay compact at City Ground and look for a moment rather than control the game.
Away
Aston Villa
Villa combine structure with enough quality in the final third to punish mistakes on their trip to City Ground. Midfield control is their foundation.
What would change our mind?
The developments we would react to before kick-off.
If Villa name a weakened XI
Rotation or a key absence would take several points off their win chance; check line-ups an hour before kick-off.
If Forest score first
The favourite has to chase, and both the draw and the upset become much more likely.
If a red card comes in the first hour
Ten men changes the expected-goals picture entirely, whichever side it hits.
The story of Forest vs Villa
Nottingham Forest take on Aston Villa in front of their own fans, and the Wazir Win numbers lean Villa's way. The gap in expected goals (1.27 for Forest, 1.45 for Villa) is the clearest signal, and it is what produces our 41% for Villa. Forest's best route is to keep it level into the last half-hour, when the draw becomes a live result.
Calendar check: Forest and Villa
Recovery time and the next fixture for both clubs, from the published Premier League schedule.
Forest play 7 days after their game away at Spurs on 13 Mar. After this, they go away at Leeds 21 days after this one. League game 30 of 38.
Villa play 7 days after their game at home to Hull on 13 Mar. After this, they go at home to Brighton 21 days after this one. League game 30 of 38.
These sides already met at Villa Park on Sat, 12 Sept 2026, making this the return fixture.
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Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa: your questions answered
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Who is predicted to win Forest vs Villa?
Wazir Win predicts Aston Villa. Our goals model gives Forest 33%, the draw 26% and Villa 41%, which we class as a coin flip.
What is the predicted score for Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa?
Our likeliest scoreline is 0-1 (half-time 0-0). The single most common exact score across our simulations is 1-1, at 12%.
What are fair odds for Forest vs Villa?
On our numbers: Forest 3.03, draw 3.85, Villa 2.44. Anything shorter from a bookmaker carries no value by our model.
What time does Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa kick off in India?
20:30 IST India time on Sat, 20 Mar 2027 (15:00 UK), at City Ground in Nottingham. Televised games can move, so confirm nearer the day.
Forest vs Villa mein kaun jeetega?
Wazir Win ke goals model mein Aston Villa aage hain: Forest 33%, draw 26%, Villa 41%. Sabse sambhav score 0-1 hai. Yeh anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.
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Will both teams score in Forest vs Villa?
We put both teams to score at 55%, so the lean is yes. Over 2.5 goals is 51%.
Where can I watch Forest vs Villa?
Indian broadcast rights change between seasons, so check the official Premier League listings close to the day.
Dates and kick-off times follow the published Premier League fixture list and can move for TV or cup commitments. Win percentages, projected scores and picks on this page come from Wazir Win's own model, built on 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 budget before you play and play responsibly.