Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: 42/1 Mega Bet Builder Tip 03/01/2026

The lunchtime kick-off brings about an exciting match-up to start the New Year, as high-flying Aston Villa take on Nottingham Forest at Villa Park, with the Villains looking to get back on track after their disappointing 4-1 defeat against Arsenal in midweek.

For Aston Villa, they will likely face immediate pressure from Liverpool, with the Reds possibly just behind Aston Villa in the league table. Forest are on a run of three games without a win heading into this game.

For your betting needs, we have you covered with this 42/1 bet builder tip, with selections expertly picked by our writers.

We have selected the following legs for our 42/1 mega bet builder tip:

• Aston Villa to win
• Ollie Watkins to score
• Elliott Anderson to be booked
• Morgan Rogers to be booked

Aston Villa to win

Aston Villa have one of the best home records in the Premier League this season, having won seven of their nine matches at Villa Park and picked up 22 points from a possible 27 on home soil. Nottingham Forest missed an opportunity to secure a win against Everton in midweek, as Sean Dyche's men fell to a 2-0 home defeat against the Toffees. The Reds have now gone three games without a win, having only scored once in those three matches.

Ollie Watkins to score

Ollie Watkins has picked up some form in the last two appearances he has made for the Villains, scoring three times including a brace away at Stamford Bridge. Watkins has managed to register a respectable two shots per game in the Premier League.

Elliott Anderson to be booked

Elliott Anderson will be at the heart of the midfield for Nottingham Forest, and the former Newcastle United man has received four yellow cards this season and has committed 1.4 fouls per game.

Morgan Rogers to be booked

Morgan Rogers has picked up two yellow cards in his last two matches taking his total tally to four for the season. Rogers has committed 1.2 fouls per game this season.