Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder Tips – 6/1 Premier League Special, Analysis & Predictions

January 2, 2026

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Seeking an immediate Premier League response on Saturday lunchtime, Aston Villa will welcome Nottingham Forest to the Midlands.

While Unai Emery’s men might have watched their record-breaking purple patch come to an abrupt end in north London earlier in the week, Villa are still sat firmly in the driving seat to book a famous Champions League return in 2026.

Showing some real issues once again over the past few weeks, Nottingham Forest still remain at the heart of a Premier League relegation scrap and they look set for what will be another stern examination this weekend.

Two camps who find themselves scrapping it out at opposite ends of the table, we have taken a glance at some of the most attractive Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder Tips.

Villa seeking an immediate response

While Aston Villa might have eventually fallen to a 4-1 drumming away at leading title contenders Arsenal in midweek, Emery’s record-breaking camp have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across the continent.

Winning each of their other 11 appearances across all competitions, Saturday’s hosts will certainly be excited to make a return to the Midlands this weekend.

Opening Saturday’s showdown at Villa Park sat in bronze medal position, the former PSG boss finds his squad sat in pole position to book another iconic Champions League adventure in 2026.

Last seen in front of their own supporters claiming a 2-1 victory against Manchester United, Emery’s side have remarkably won all of their previous 10 consecutive showdowns at Villa Park across all competitions.

Already cruising their way to a Europa League knockout stage ticket and widely regarded as a standout European title candidate this season, the Villains will be confident of claiming an immediate response here.

Bet Builder Tip: Aston Villa win @ 19/20 with 1xBet

Forest showing some issues once again

Arriving at the City Ground back in October, Nottingham Forest certainly got Sean Dyche’s tenure off to a stellar start.

However, although Saturday’s guests might have found a route out of the relegation zone, the former Burnley boss has seen his squad come crashing back down to earth over the past few weeks.

Last seen falling to a disappointing 2-0 loss at home against Everton, Forest are firmly looking over their shoulder at the drop zone and they have now lost all of their previous three consecutive Premier League appearances.

Enduring their longest rut since Dyche’s appointment and signing off 2025 in the midst of a real rut, the Reds are pencilled in as an underdog contender this weekend and they should be concerned by a worrying record at the Villa Park.

Falling to a 2-1 loss when they last travelled to the Midlands for a Premier League showdown back in April 2025, they have lost all of their last three straight trips to Villa by an aggregate score of 8-3.

Bet Builder Tip: Neco Williams over 0.5 fouls @ 4/9 with BetUS

Watkins to extend on his recent flurry

Only registering a single Premier League strike until the end of November, there was plenty of speculation around Villa Park that Ollie Watkins could be set for a potential January switch away from the Midlands.

However, roaring back in what has been a sensational fashion over the past month, the former Brentford marksman is enjoying a real domestic purple patch.

Bagging what turned out to be a consolation strike away at the Emirates earlier in the week, Watkins has now registered five goals in his previous six Premier League appearances.

Bagging a pair of top-flight braces against Brighton and Chelsea last month, the England international also appears to be leading the chase to earn a spot in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad for next summer.

Likewise, finding the net in two of Forest’s last three Premier League visits to Villa Park, the 30-year-old should be confident of extending on his sensational run of form this weekend.

Bet Builder Tip: Ollie Watkins to score anytime @ 8/5 with Dachbet