Everton vs Aston Villa

Current streaks

Recent form

Everton

Everton's recent form presents a mixed picture, with the Toffees struggling to find consistency in the Premier League. They are currently on a three-match winless run in the league, having lost their last two fixtures against Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest. However, prior to these defeats, Everton managed an impressive streak of three consecutive draws against top-tier opposition in Manchester City, Chelsea, and Arsenal. The team's defensive solidity is noteworthy, with three clean sheets in their last six matches and conceding only 0.67 goals per game. Conversely, their attacking output has been lacklustre, scoring just three goals in this period. An interesting statistic is that all of Everton's last six matches have seen under 2.5 goals, highlighting their involvement in low-scoring affairs. The recent FA Cup victory against Peterborough offers a glimmer of hope for the struggling side, who will be keen to translate this success into their league campaign.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with a current streak of two consecutive wins, including an FA Cup victory over West Ham. Despite sitting 8th in the league table, their goal difference is negative, highlighting a vulnerability in defence. Notably, Villa have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last seven matches, conceding in every game. Their fixtures have been high-scoring affairs, with all of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of them. The Villans have demonstrated resilience against tough opposition, securing a notable 2-1 victory over Manchester City, but also suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United. Their attacking prowess is evident, averaging 1.5 goals per game, but they're conceding at a higher rate of 1.67 goals per match, contributing to the exciting, goal-laden nature of their recent encounters.

Recent home/away form

Everton

Everton's recent home form presents a mixed picture, with the Toffees showing resilience in defence but struggling to find consistency in attack. They have been particularly difficult to break down at Goodison Park, keeping four clean sheets in their last six home matches. The standout performance came in their 4-0 thrashing of Wolves, which was their highest-scoring game in this period. However, Everton have also had a tendency to draw, with three of their last six home games ending level. Notably, 83% of these matches have seen under 2.5 goals, highlighting a trend towards low-scoring affairs. Despite their lowly league position, Everton have managed to avoid any long losing streaks at home, with their most recent defeat coming against Nottingham Forest, breaking a four-game unbeaten run in all competitions at Goodison Park.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa have endured a torrid run of form away from home, losing five of their last six matches on the road across all competitions. The Villans are currently on a four-game losing streak away from Villa Park in the Premier League, conceding a worrying eight goals whilst failing to score in their last three league outings. Their sole victory in this stretch came in a high-scoring Champions League encounter against RB Leipzig, where they emerged 3-2 winners. Defensively, Villa have struggled significantly, conceding an average of 2.17 goals per game and failing to keep a clean sheet in any of these six matches. The team's goal-scoring woes are equally concerning, with just four goals scored across these fixtures, averaging a mere 0.67 goals per game. This poor away form is in stark contrast to their overall league position, suggesting a significant disparity between their home and away performances.