The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Aston Villa at 2.25 — an implied 43% chance. Nottingham Forest upset it.

• Nottingham Forest: opened 3.50, closed 3.28 (29%)
• Draw: opened 3.45, closed 3.42 (28%)
• Aston Villa: opened 2.11, closed 2.25 (43%)

The total closed at 2.5 (Over 1.91 / Under 1.98); the 3-goal final went Over.

Half-time: Aston Villa 0 - 0 Nottingham Forest.

Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest — previous meetings

• 2026-09-12Aston Villa 0-0 Nottingham Forest