Nottingham Forest defeat Aston Villa 2-1: Match Recap & Betting Results

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · Premier League · Nottingham Forest 2, Aston Villa 1

Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa 2-1 on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Villa Park. The match went over the closing total of 2.5, with 3 goals combined.

Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa final score and match recap

Nottingham Forest won by 1 goal.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Did Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa go over or under the goals total?

The match went over: 3 goals combined against a closing total of 2.5, over by 0.5.

Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before kickoff, the consensus three-way moneyline had Nottingham Forest at +226, the draw at +236 and Aston Villa at +121. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made it Nottingham Forest 29%, the draw 28% and Aston Villa 43%. Nottingham Forest won as the underdog at +226: $226 profit on a $100 bet.

This result left Nottingham Forest with 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss in the 2026-27 season. Their matches went over the closing total 2 times and under 2 times.

This result left Aston Villa with 1 draw and 3 losses in the 2026-27 season. Their matches went over the closing total 2 times and under 2 times.

What's next for Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa?

Next for Nottingham Forest: Coventry City at home on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Next for Aston Villa: at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, September 19, 2026.