Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
🔊 Aston Villa are on an impressive five-match winning streak and are eager to extend it. However, Nottingham Forest are in great form themselves and are determined to hold onto their top-four spot. This head-to-head clash is one of the most intriguing matchups in the 31st round of the Premier League. The hosts are considered the favorites, but the "Tricky Trees" have already delivered plenty of surprises this season and will look to do so again at Villa Park.
Head-to-Head
📊 Analytical review of previous official encounters between Aston Villa and Nottingham:
- 19 matches played;
- home victories - 8, away victories - 4, draws - 7;
- goals scored (home/away) - 32 against 25;
- average total goals per match - 3.
The last meeting took place at Nottingham Forest's ground. The match was held on 14 December 2024 and ended with a score of 2-1.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Aston Villa Team Overview
This season is already a memorable one for Aston Villa, as they have reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League. However, Unai Emery's squad is hungry for more, aiming for greater achievements on all fronts. In the Premier League, the Villans sit in seventh place and are actively battling for a top-six finish, which would secure them a spot in European competitions. Rashford and Asensio have significantly bolstered the Birmingham side, boosting their confidence and improving their attacking metrics.
On a positive note for the Lions, their injury list is nearly empty. While they will be without midfielder Barkley in the next round, this is a minor setback given the wealth of quality players available to the coaching staff.
Match Results: Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest Team Overview
The phenomenal performances of the Forest side continue to astonish, even though we should probably be used to it by now. Nottingham Forest are racking up victories one after another, showcasing incredible efficiency in front of goal and solid defense, even against top-tier clubs. Nuno Espírito Santo's squad have every chance to maintain their position in the top three, given their five-point cushion over their nearest challengers, Chelsea.
In pursuit of this goal, nothing should stand in the team's way. They're on a winning streak, and the coaching staff have the luxury of rotating the squad to its optimal setup: only defender Ola Aina is currently sidelined with injury.
Match Results: Nottingham Forest
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 19;
- home team wins - 8, away team wins - 4, draws - 7.
Statistics: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of wins: 13 vs 17;
- win percentage: 43% vs 57%;
- number of losses: 8 vs 7;
- number of draws: 9 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 7 vs 7;
- number of losses: 1 vs 2;
- number of draws: 2 vs 1.
- Aston Villa plays the 1st half in a draw in each of their last 5 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.68, the guests - 1.32;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 12; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
- average total in the tournament: 2.97 vs 2.83;
- average total goals scored: 1.47 vs 1.67;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.57 vs 0.83;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.9 vs 0.83;
- Aston Villa: average total at home in the tournament - 1.67;
- Nottingham Forest: average total away in the tournament - 1.73;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 2) vs 2 (away - 2).
- Aston Villa has scored over 1.5 goals in each of their last 7 home games against Nottingham Forest.
- Aston Villa has scored over 1.5 goals in 6 of the last 7 home games.
Prediction on corners
Aston Villa: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.23; at home field - 7.73;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.2; at home field - 7.8.
Nottingham Forest: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.23, away - 4.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; away - 6.
- There have been under 10.5 corners in each of the last 5 Aston Villa in the Premier League games against Nottingham Forest.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.9 (0.95 for home team and 0.95 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.22 (0.89 for home team and 1.33 for away team).
Aston Villa: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.73; at home - 1.73;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 0.8; at home - 0.4.
Nottingham Forest: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.83, away - 2.53;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; away - 2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 19;
- both teams scored all-time - 12 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Statistics: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 20 vs 13;
- number of BTTS matches for Aston Villa at home - 12 (80%);
- number of BTTS matches for Nottingham Forest away - 7 (47%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Aston Villa at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Nottingham Forest away - 4 (80%).
- Aston Villa has scored and conceded in each of their last 7 Premier League home games.
Editor's Prediction
Aston Villa are on a roll and pushing for a Champions League spot, sitting just four points shy of the top four. Nottingham Forest have been delivering results as well, but Nuno Espírito Santo's side has seen a dip in their quality of play, and that's undeniable. We anticipate a challenging trip to Birmingham for the "Tricky Trees," and we're backing Aston Villa to score over 1.5 goals. Unai Emery's squad have hit this mark in six of their last seven home games.
Betting Tips: Aston Villa - Nottingham Forest
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