Nottingham Forest 2-1 Aston Villa

Current streaks

Recent form

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have displayed inconsistent form in their recent fixtures, alternating between wins and losses in their last six matches. Despite their mid-table position of 5th in the league, their goal difference is surprisingly negative at -3, largely due to conceding 11 goals in these games. The Reds have shown resilience, bouncing back from defeats with impressive victories, including a notable 3-2 away win against Manchester United in their most recent outing. Forest's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals, and an average of 3.17 total goals per match. Their defensive record has been a concern, keeping only two clean sheets in this period, but they've compensated with their attacking prowess, scoring eight goals across these fixtures.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa are currently enjoying a fine run of form, having won their last three matches across all competitions, including an impressive away victory against RB Leipzig in the Champions League. The Villans have shown resilience in their recent outings, bouncing back from a heavy 3-0 defeat to Chelsea with three consecutive wins. Their goal-scoring prowess has been evident, netting nine times in their last six matches, with a particularly high-scoring affair in their 3-2 triumph over RB Leipzig. Defensively, Villa have been somewhat inconsistent, keeping two clean sheets but also conceding eight goals in this period. The team's ability to score has been crucial, with 67% of their recent matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Despite sitting in 6th place in the Premier League, Villa's current form suggests they could be pushing for a higher position if they maintain this momentum.

Recent home/away form

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have shown mixed form at home recently, with a tendency towards low-scoring affairs. The Reds have won three of their last six matches at the City Ground, including their most recent outing against Ipswich Town. Notably, Forest have kept clean sheets in half of these games, demonstrating a solid defensive record on home soil. Their 3-0 victory over West Ham stands out as the highest-scoring match in this period, bucking the trend of tight encounters. With 67% of their recent home fixtures seeing fewer than 2.5 goals, Forest have been involved in several close contests. Despite the occasional setback, such as the 3-1 loss to Newcastle, Forest's home form has contributed significantly to their impressive 5th place standing in the Premier League, accumulating 25 points from 15 games overall.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with a notable run of four consecutive defeats sandwiched between two victories. The Villans have struggled defensively on their travels, conceding a concerning 13 goals in their last six away matches and failing to keep a single clean sheet. Their goal difference of -6 highlights their defensive frailties, although they've managed to score in four of these six games. The 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter. Despite their recent struggles, Villa have shown resilience, bouncing back with a crucial Champions League victory against RB Leipzig. Their matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of these away games featuring over 2.5 goals and an impressive average of 3.33 total goals per game, suggesting that Villa's away fixtures are often entertaining for neutral spectators.