Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham

Current streaks

Recent form

Aston Villa

Aston Villa have shown impressive form in their recent fixtures, winning four out of their last six matches across all competitions. The Villans have been particularly prolific in front of goal, scoring 14 times in these six games, with a notable 4-1 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League. Their attacking prowess is further highlighted by the fact that all six matches have seen over 2.5 goals, with an average of 3.83 total goals per game. Despite their seventh-place position in the league, Villa have demonstrated their ability to compete at a high level, securing a thrilling 3-2 win against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. However, their defensive record could be a concern, having kept only one clean sheet in this period and conceding in 67% of these matches. The team's recent form suggests they are a force to be reckoned with, particularly in high-scoring encounters.

Fulham

Fulham's recent form has been inconsistent, with the Cottagers experiencing a turbulent period in their last six matches. They have managed two wins and four losses, failing to secure any draws during this stretch. Notably, Fulham have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with five out of their six recent games seeing over 2.5 goals. The standout result was a thrilling 3-2 victory over Liverpool, showcasing their ability to compete with top-tier opposition. However, Fulham's defence has been a concern, conceding 11 goals in six matches and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last six outings. Despite their 8th position in the league, the team's goal difference of -4 in recent games suggests they've struggled to find the right balance between attack and defence.

Recent home/away form

Aston Villa

Aston Villa have been in formidable form at home, boasting an impressive six-match winning streak across all competitions. The Villans have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting 16 times in these fixtures, with a standout 4-1 victory against Newcastle United in their most recent home match. Their defensive record has also been solid, conceding just five goals and keeping two clean sheets during this run. Villa's home games have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net in two-thirds of the fixtures. The team's attacking prowess is evident in their average of 2.67 goals scored per game, whilst their defensive improvement is reflected in conceding less than a goal per match on average. This remarkable home form has contributed significantly to Villa's current 7th position in the league, as they continue to push for European qualification.

Fulham

Fulham's recent away form has been somewhat inconsistent, with the Cottagers experiencing a mixed bag of results on the road. The team have managed to secure two victories in their last six away fixtures, including a notable win against Southampton in their most recent outing. However, they endured a concerning run of three consecutive defeats prior to that, falling to Bournemouth, Arsenal, and Brighton. Despite their struggles, Fulham have shown an ability to find the back of the net consistently, scoring in five out of their last six away matches. The team's defensive record has been a concern, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of these games, conceding at least one goal in each fixture. Interestingly, two-thirds of Fulham's recent away matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency for high-scoring affairs when they play on the road.