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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Lineups, Preview
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Manuel Meza Cienfuegos  |  Last updated Jan 3, 2026 4:30 AM ET

Aston Villa FC will take on Nottingham Forest FC on Saturday, Jan. 3, at 4:30 a.m. PT, 7:30 a.m. ET, 12:30 p.m. GMT, at Villa Park, for matchday 20 of the Premier League 2025-26.

Unai Emery's men arrive for this match in third place in the league standings with 39 points after 19 games, having lost 1-4 to Arsenal in their last match on Dec. 30.

On the other hand, Sean Dyche's team is currently in 17th place, really close to the relegation zone, with 18 points after 19 matches, following a 0-2 defeat against Everton on Dec. 30.

Here is all the key pre-match information, including how and where to watch live, and predicted lineups.

Nottingham Forest players are seen during the Premier League football match between Nottingham Forest and Everton at City Ground Stadium.Photo by Paul Bonser/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Where to Watch Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest

The Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest match will be available to watch across various platforms, including both television and streaming. In the United States, you can enjoy it through USA Network.

In Canada, it will also be available through DAZN, while in the UK, it will be available on Sky Sports.

Country TV Channel / Streaming

United States

USA Network, NBC Sports App, nbcsports.com

United Kingdom

Sky Go UK, NOW, SKY GO Extra, Sky Ultra HD, Sky Sports Premier League, TalkSport Radio UK

Canada

DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada

Predicted Lineups for Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa

  • Goalkeeper: Martinez.
  • Defenders: Cash, Konsa, Lindelof, Maatsen.
  • Midfielders: Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn, Rogers, Malen.
  • Forwards: Watkins.

Evann Guessand (AFCON), Ross Barkley (knee injury), and Amadou Onana (hamstring injury) are out for Emery's side.

Nottingham Forest

  • Goalkeeper: Victor.
  • Defenders: Savona, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams.
  • Midfielders: Anderson, Dominguez.
  • Forwards: Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Jesus.

Chris Wood (knee injury), Willy Boly (AFCON), Ibrahim Sangare (AFCON), and Ryan Yates (thigh injury) are all out for the visitors.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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