The Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest promises to be an exciting encounter. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, at Villa Park, this match features two teams in contrasting forms.
Aston Villa is riding high in the league, currently in 3rd place, while Nottingham Forest is battling near the relegation zone at 17th position. With Villa’s recent impressive victories against top teams like Chelsea and Manchester United, they are the favourites.
However, Nottingham Forest has shown resilience, evident from their victory against Tottenham. Fans should prepare for an engaging match that could significantly impact the league standings.
Aston Villa – Nottingham Forest: When and Where?
- City: Birmingham
- Stadium: Villa Park
- Date: 3 January 2026
- Hour: 14:30
The match will take place at Villa Park in Birmingham on January 3, 2026. Kick-off is set for 14:30 local time. Fans attending the match can expect an electric atmosphere at one of England’s historic football grounds.
Aston Villa – Nottingham Forest: On Which TV Channel?
- Channel: SuperSport Premier League (Channel 203)
- Broadcast time: 2:30 PM SAST
The match will be broadcast live on SuperSport Premier League (Channel 203) at 2:30 PM South African Standard Time. SuperSport, a trusted broadcaster for Premier League games, requires a DStv Compact or higher subscription.
For those unable to watch on TV, SuperSport’s streaming service via their website or mobile app offers an alternative. Always verify the broadcast schedule, as it is subject to change, by visiting Live Soccer.
Aston Villa – Nottingham Forest: Predicted Lineups
These are the lineups we can expect for this EPL clash at Villa Park:
| 12Lucas Digne |
| 16Andres Garcia |
| 17Donyell Malen |
| 19Jadon Sancho |
| 26Lamare Bogarde |
| 30Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba |
| 40Marco Bizot |
| 53George Hemmings |
| 71TJ Carroll |
| 4Felipe Morato |
| 9Taiwo Awoniyi |
| 12Douglas Luiz |
| 15Arnaud Kalimuendo |
| 24James McAtee |
| 26Matz Sels |
| 35Oleksandr Zinchenko |
| 37Nicolo Savona |
| 44Zach Abbott |
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup & Injuries and Suspensions
Aston Villa, currently 3rd in the league, will look to continue their strong form with a solid lineup. Key players like Emiliano Martinez and Ollie Watkins are expected to start, providing both defensive stability and attacking prowess. The team faces some injury concerns, particularly with Tyrone Mings and Ross Barkley, but they are hopeful for early January returns.
- Aston Villa predicted lineup: Goalkeeper – Emiliano Martinez, Right back – Matty Cash, Right center back – Victor Lindelof, Left center back – Ezri Konsa, Left back – Lucas Digne, Right defensive midfielder – Boubacar Kamara, Left defensive midfielder – Youri Tielemans, Right wing – John McGinn, Attacking midfielder – Emiliano Buendia, Left wing – Morgan Rogers, Center forward – Ollie Watkins
- Aston Villa injuries and suspensions: Tyrone Mings, Ross Barkley, Pau Francisco Torres, Harvey Elliott, Amadou Onana
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup & Injuries and Suspensions
Nottingham Forest is eager to improve their position in the table. Their lineup, featuring Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi, aims to challenge a strong Villa side. Although they have some injury issues, including Ola Aina and Chris Wood, the team remains determined to put up a fight.
- Nottingham Forest predicted lineup: Goalkeeper – John Victor, Right back – Neco Williams, Right center back – Nikola Milenkovic, Left center back – Murillo, Left back – Oleksandr Zinchenko, Right defensive midfielder – Elliot Anderson, Left defensive midfielder – Nicolas Dominguez, Right wing – Omari Hutchinson, Attacking midfielder – Morgan Gibbs-White, Left wing – Callum Hudson-Odoi, Center forward – Igor Jesus
- Nottingham Forest injuries and suspensions: Ola Aina, Chris Wood, Ryan Yates, Dan Ndoye
The anticipation for this match is high, and both teams will be eager to secure maximum points to meet their respective goals for the season.
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