Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Team Comparison

Aston Villa Aston VillavsNottingham Forest Nottingham Forest

Comparing Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest across the metrics that matter, the model leans toward Aston Villa — a 45% win probability once the bookmaker margin is stripped out. The draw sits at 27%. Below, the head-to-head numbers show where that edge comes from.

The detail backs this up: Nottingham Forest carry the stronger recent form, Aston Villa project for more goals (1.59 xG), Aston Villa have the better head-to-head record. Read together, these are the factors separating the two sides — not a single number but the weight of several pointing the same way.

Aston VillaMetricNottingham Forest
61Strength rating43
45%Win probability28%
W D L L LRecent formD D L L W
8Head-to-head wins4
1.59Expected goals1.03
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Comparison based on odds, recent form and head-to-head data. For information only — not betting advice. 18+.

Who is more likely to win, Aston Villa or Nottingham Forest?

The model favours Aston Villa at 45%, with the draw at 27%.