Match Overview
On February 24, 2024, Aston Villa will face Nottingham Forest at Villa Park in a Premier League match. Aston Villa is the favorite to win with odds of 1.60, while the odds for a draw are 4.67 and the odds for an away victory are 5.64.
Historical Face-Off
In their previous encounters, Nottingham Forest has had the upper hand over Aston Villa. In their most recent meeting on May 11, 2023, Nottingham Forest defeated Aston Villa with a score of 2-0. However, when they faced each other earlier that season on August 4, 2023, Aston Villa emerged victorious with a score of 2-0.
These two teams have met several times in the past few years, with some high-scoring matches between them. In November 2018, they played out an incredible match that ended in a thrilling 5-5 draw.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Aston Villa has had mixed results in their recent matches across all competitions. They have won two matches and lost three out of their last six games. Their most recent victory came against Fulham with a scoreline of 2-1.
In the Premier League standings, Aston Villa currently sits in fourth place with a total of 49 points and a goal difference of +19. They have played exceptionally well at home this season, winning nine out of twelve matches at Villa Park.
In terms of individual performances within the squad, Oliver Watkins has been outstanding as he leads the team’s scoring charts with nineteen goals and ten assists so far this season.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Nottingham Forest has struggled recently in away matches but managed to secure one victory out of their last six games on the road. In their most recent away match, they defeated West Ham with a score of 2-0.
In the Premier League standings, Nottingham Forest is currently in sixteenth place with 24 points and a goal difference of -12. They have had a tough time on their travels this season, winning only two out of twelve matches away from home.
Callum Hudson-Odoi has been one of Nottingham Forest’s standout players recently, contributing four goals and two assists in twenty appearances.
Statistical Insights
Looking at the statistics, Aston Villa has been more consistent and successful overall compared to Nottingham Forest. Aston Villa has scored an average of 1.67 goals per game in their last six matches, while Nottingham Forest has averaged 1.17 goals per game during the same period.
Defensively, Aston Villa has conceded an average of 1.5 goals per game in their last six matches, while Nottingham Forest has conceded an average of 1.17 goals per game.
Based on these statistics and recent form, it is clear that Aston Villa holds the advantage going into this match.
Match Prediction: Aston Villa 2 – 1 Nottingham Forest
Considering all the factors analyzed above, including recent form, historical face-offs between the teams, key player performances, and statistical insights, it is predicted that Aston Villa will emerge victorious in this match against Nottingham Forest.
Predicted outcome: Aston Villa 2 – 1 Nottingham Forest
