Published Jan 2, 4:00am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 2, 4:00am ET
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Updated Jan 2, 4:00am ET
Premier League action continues to come thick and fast, and all eyes will be on Aston Villa in the early kick off on Saturday when they host Nottingham Forest.
Unai Emery’s side saw their club-record winning streak halted in midweek, as they were easily beaten by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest continue to flirt dangerously with the relegation places after suffering defeats in each of their last three.
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| Aston Villa | -125 |
| The Draw | +275 |
| Nottingham Forest | +372 |
Aston Villa will be chasing an immediate return to form on Saturday following a 4-1 loss on the road against Arsenal in midweek.
The defeat leaves the Villa sitting third in the standings, but they are now six points off the top of the standings. However, plenty of positives can be drawn from their home form, as they suffered just one loss at Villa Park in 2025.
The Villa will also welcome back some key players this weekend, with Kamara and Cash both available following suspension. However, Torres and Onana are unlikely to be risked.
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Sean Dyche had an immediate impact after taking over at the City Ground, but Nottingham Forest’s form has dipped since the start of December.
The Tricky Trees have now suffered defeats in each of their last three, and four of their last five, which leaves them sitting four points above the drop zone.
Away form has been a major issue for Forest throughout the season, winning just two of their nine matches, and scoring just six goals. Wood remains unavailable this weekend, while Aina isn’t expected to return until the end of the month.
| TOTAL | Aston Villa | Nottingham Forest | DRAWS | |
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| Games | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 |
| Goals | 65 | 36 | 29 |
The Villa have an excellent home record against the Tricky Trees, avoiding defeat in each of their last six. A return to winning ways is expected from Emery’s team on Saturday following their no-show against Arsenal in midweek.
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Aston Villa (-125)
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