Fulham 1-3 Aston Villa

Current streaks

Recent form

Fulham

Fulham's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with a notable improvement in their last three Premier League matches. After a string of three consecutive draws, the team found their footing with back-to-back wins against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, showcasing their offensive capabilities with a 3-1 victory over Newcastle. However, their latest outing resulted in a narrow 3-2 loss to Manchester City, demonstrating their ability to compete with top-tier opposition. The team's defensive record is respectable, conceding an average of 1.17 goals per game, while their offensive output of 1.5 goals per game indicates a balanced approach. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 83% of Fulham's recent matches, suggesting exciting, competitive games for spectators. Despite this, 67% of their matches have seen under 2.5 goals, highlighting a tendency towards tighter, lower-scoring encounters.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa's recent form has been impressive, with the team currently sitting in 5th position in the Premier League and showcasing a strong unbeaten run across all competitions. In their last six matches, Villa have secured four wins and two draws, demonstrating their resilience and attacking prowess. Notably, they've kept three clean sheets during this period, including a goalless draw against Manchester United and a significant 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Their goal-scoring ability is evident, with an average of 1.83 goals per game, while their defensive record is equally commendable, conceding just 0.67 goals per game. The team's 3-0 away win against BSC Young Boys in the Champions League stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter, highlighting Villa's ability to dominate on the European stage.

Recent home/away form

Fulham

Fulham's recent home form presents a mixed picture, with some positive signs emerging. They've managed to secure two wins in their last three Premier League matches at Craven Cottage, including a notable 3-1 victory over Newcastle United. However, their defensive record is a concern, as they've failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six home games across all competitions. The team has been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 67% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals. A particularly striking result was the 4-0 defeat to Manchester City, highlighting the challenges they face against top-tier opposition. Despite these defensive struggles, Fulham's attacking prowess is evident, with both teams scoring in 83% of their recent home fixtures, suggesting exciting matches for spectators.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa's recent away form has been impressive, with a notable run of four consecutive wins before their most recent draw against Ipswich Town. During this streak, they've shown consistency in scoring, netting exactly two goals in each of their last four competitive away matches. The team's attacking prowess is evident, having scored 11 goals in their last six games, averaging an impressive 1.83 goals per game. Their 3-0 victory against BSC Young Boys in the Champions League stands out as a particularly dominant performance. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding just 1.17 goals per game on average. The high percentage of matches with over 2.5 goals (83%) suggests that Aston Villa's away games have been entertaining and high-scoring affairs, with both teams finding the net in two-thirds of these matches.