Premier League 2024-2025: Aston Villa vs Nott'm Forest Prediction

Aston Villa

Home Team
72%
VS

Nott'm Forest

Away Team
13%
Draw: 15%
Over 2.5: 53%
Under 2.5: 47%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Liverpool 30 22 7 1 70 27 43 73
2 Arsenal 30 17 10 3 55 25 30 61
3 Nott'm Forest 30 17 6 7 50 35 15 57
4 Chelsea 30 15 7 8 54 37 17 52
5 Man City 30 15 6 9 57 40 17 51
6 Newcastle 29 15 5 9 49 39 10 50
7 Aston Villa 30 13 9 8 44 45 -1 48
8 Brighton 30 12 11 7 48 45 3 47
9 Fulham 30 12 9 9 44 40 4 45
10 Bournemouth 30 12 8 10 49 38 11 44
11 Brentford 30 12 5 13 51 47 4 41
12 Crystal Palace 29 10 10 9 37 34 3 40
13 Man United 30 10 7 13 37 41 -4 37
14 Tottenham 30 10 4 16 55 44 11 34
15 Everton 30 7 13 10 32 37 -5 34
16 West Ham 30 9 7 14 33 50 -17 34
17 Wolves 30 8 5 17 41 58 -17 29
18 Ipswich 30 4 8 18 30 63 -33 20
19 Leicester 30 4 5 21 25 67 -42 17
20 Southampton 30 2 4 24 22 71 -49 10

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Aston Villa

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.97
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.41
# Clean Sheets: 2

Nott'm Forest

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.52
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 2.18
# Clean Sheets: 3

Key Prediction Insights

Aston Villa is predicted to win this upcoming clash against Nottingham Forest, with a high probability of 72%. The game is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with a 53% chance of over 2.5 goals being scored. Aston Villa currently sits 7th in the Premier League standings, whereas Nottingham Forest holds the 3rd position, making this a crucial match for both teams as they aim to solidify their respective league positions.

Match Analysis

Aston Villa comes into this match with mixed form over their last three games. They secured back-to-back wins against Brighton and Brentford, both away from home, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure. However, they suffered a heavy defeat against Crystal Palace, conceding four goals. Aston Villa's recent performances highlight a tendency towards a strong defense, with two clean sheets in their last three matches. Their advanced metrics reveal an average of 1.6 goals scored per game and a slightly higher expected goals figure at 1.974, indicating they may have been unlucky not to score more. Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, has been impressive, winning all three of their recent games. Their victories included a notable win against Manchester City at home and a high-scoring game against Ipswich. Forest's attacking prowess is evident, averaging 2.2 goals per game, although their defense has been somewhat porous, conceding an average of 2.6 goals. Despite this, they have managed to keep three clean sheets in their last five matches, demonstrating a capability to shut out their opponents when necessary.

Final Prediction

Aston Villa's predicted edge in the upcoming match can be attributed to their solid defensive showings and consistent scoring ability, as reflected in their recent performances. A key factor to watch during the game will be how Aston Villa's defense handles Nottingham Forest's potent attack, especially given Forest's recent high-scoring encounters. This clash promises to be an exciting contest between two teams with much to play for in their respective league campaigns.