Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest

Current streaks

Recent form

Aston Villa

Aston Villa are in scintillating form, having won their last seven matches across all competitions. This impressive run includes victories in the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, and a friendly. The Villans have been particularly dominant in their recent outings, scoring 16 goals whilst conceding just two in their last six matches. Their defensive prowess is evident with four clean sheets during this period. Villa have been prolific in front of goal, averaging 2.67 goals per game, with 83% of their recent matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Notably, they have recorded three consecutive 3-0 victories, demonstrating their ability to win convincingly against various opponents. Despite their current 9th position in the league, Villa's recent form suggests they are a team on the rise and could potentially climb the table if they maintain this level of performance.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have shown impressive form in their recent fixtures, remaining undefeated in their last six matches with three wins and three draws. Their defensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, having kept four clean sheets and conceding only 0.5 goals per game during this period. The Reds' 4-2 victory away at Ipswich Town stands out as a high-scoring encounter, contrasting with their generally low-scoring matches, as 83% of their recent games have seen under 2.5 goals. Forest have demonstrated their ability to compete with top teams, securing a notable 1-0 win against Manchester City and holding Arsenal to a goalless draw. Their current third-place position in the league with 57 points from 30 games underscores their strong performance this season, with their six-game unbeaten run contributing significantly to their lofty standing.

Recent home/away form

Aston Villa

Aston Villa have been in impressive form at home, currently enjoying an unbeaten run of six matches across all competitions. The Villans have won four and drawn two of their last six home fixtures, demonstrating their strength at Villa Park. Their attacking prowess is evident, with the team scoring an average of 2 goals per game and netting a total of 12 goals in this period. Defensively, Villa have been solid, conceding just 0.83 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets. The team's matches have been entertaining for spectators, with 67% of games seeing both teams score and the same percentage featuring over 2.5 goals. Villa's most recent home victory, a 3-0 win against Club Brugge in the Champions League, stands out as their most convincing performance, showcasing their ability to compete at the highest level.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's recent away form has been mixed, with only one win in their last six matches on the road. Despite their relatively high league position, they have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 2.5 goals per game in their last six away fixtures. The Reds have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, notably a 4-3 defeat at Newcastle United and a 5-0 thrashing by Bournemouth. Their most impressive away performance came in a 4-2 victory over Ipswich Town, breaking a run of three consecutive away defeats in the Premier League. Forest have shown a tendency for open, attacking football on their travels, with 83% of their recent away games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in two-thirds of these matches. However, their defensive frailties have been evident, managing just one clean sheet in this six-game stretch, which came in their most recent outing, a goalless draw at Brighton in the FA Cup.