Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Pre-Match Data

Aston Villa enter this Premier League fixture ranked 4 with 65 points from 38 matches, while Nottingham Forest sit 16 with 44 points. Aston Villa hold the stronger league-position indicator before kickoff, and Aston Villa carry the points advantage in the current table. The goal profile also creates a different statistical picture for this match. Aston Villa have scored 56 and conceded 49, giving them a goal difference of 7. Nottingham Forest have scored 48 and conceded 51, with a goal difference of -3. On that measure, Aston Villa show the cleaner current-season balance. Recent form adds another useful layer: Aston Villa's form string is WWDLL, while Nottingham Forest's latest sequence is DLDWW. This helps separate league-table strength from short-term momentum. Team-strength ratings give Aston Villa an overall score of 71 compared with 69 for Nottingham Forest. The attacking ratings are 75 and 75, while form ratings stand at 71 and 69. This gives Aston.