Aston Villa 4-2 Celtic

Current streaks

Recent form

Aston Villa

Aston Villa have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with a promising run of three consecutive wins followed by a slight dip in performance. The Villans have been relatively consistent in finding the back of the net, scoring in five out of their last six matches, with an average of 1.33 goals per game. Defensively, they've been somewhat vulnerable, keeping only one clean sheet in this period. Interestingly, both teams have scored in two-thirds of these matches, indicating exciting, end-to-end football. Villa's goal difference remains positive, suggesting they've been competitive even in their less successful outings. Their ability to secure points in high-pressure situations is evident from their draw against Arsenal away from home. However, their Champions League defeat to AS Monaco and subsequent draw with West Ham might be cause for concern as they look to maintain their league position.

Celtic

Celtic have been in impressive form recently, displaying a strong run of results with five wins and one draw in their last six matches. The Hoops have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting 15 times at an average of 2.5 goals per game, while maintaining a solid defence that has conceded just five goals in this period. Their goal difference of +10 underscores their dominance, with three clean sheets further highlighting their defensive prowess. The 4-1 away victory against Ross County stands out as a high-scoring encounter, demonstrating Celtic's attacking potential. With 67% of their recent matches seeing over 2.5 goals, Celtic have been providing entertaining, high-scoring football for their supporters. The team's unbeaten streak of six games suggests they are in a rich vein of form, which bodes well for their upcoming fixtures in both domestic and European competitions.

Recent home/away form

Aston Villa

Aston Villa have shown impressive form at home, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches at Villa Park. The Villans have secured four wins and two draws during this period, demonstrating their resilience on home turf. Their attacking prowess is evident, with Villa scoring in every game and netting 10 goals across the six matches, averaging 1.67 goals per game. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding only six goals. Notably, Villa have managed to overcome tough opposition, including a 2-1 victory against Manchester City. The team's ability to score consistently is highlighted by the fact that both teams have scored in 83% of these matches, with 67% of the games featuring over 2.5 goals, suggesting entertaining, high-scoring affairs for the home fans.

Celtic

Celtic's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with the Hoops struggling to find consistent success on the road. In their last six away matches, they have managed two wins, three draws, and one loss, scoring eight goals whilst conceding seven. Notably, Celtic have kept three clean sheets in this period, demonstrating their defensive resilience. However, their attacking prowess has been somewhat muted, averaging just 1.33 goals per game. The standout result in this run was undoubtedly the 4-1 victory over Ross County, which bucked the trend of relatively low-scoring affairs. Interestingly, 50% of these matches have seen under 2.5 goals, reflecting a tendency towards tighter, more defensive encounters away from home. The 3-3 draw with Dundee in their most recent away fixture was an anomaly in this regard, producing the highest-scoring game of the six.