The Birmingham club participated in the Champions League playoffs last season. However, despite equal points, they lost fifth place in the Premier League to Newcastle. After the break, they were immediately knocked out of the League Cup and struggled to win in the league for some time.
But then they began to win almost consistently both in the Europa League and the Premier League, closing in on the leaders. Having overcome the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea, they suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat to the league leaders, Arsenal, in the last round.
The team from the City Ground spent a long time among the Premier League leaders but ultimately finished seventh. This was seen not as a breakthrough, but as a disappointment, resulting in the dismissal of Nuno Espírito Santo in the autumn.
However, things only got worse under Postecoglou. Fortunately, his winless stint lasted just over a month. The current manager, Dyche, has started to win more often—both in the Europa League and the Premier League. On the other hand, their 0-2 defeat to Everton marked their third consecutive loss.
Emery’s team scores an average of 1.58 goals per match, conceding significantly less—1.21. Hudson-Odoi and his teammates currently have a negative ratio: 0.95 goals scored and 1.58 conceded per game.
Aston Villa won eleven matches in a row before facing Arsenal
58% of Aston Villa’s games end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.79
Nottingham Forest have won six of their last eleven matches
32% of Nottingham Forest’s games end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.53.
Aston Villa (probable lineup): Martinez – Maatsen, Lindelöf, Konsa, Cash – Onana, Kamara, Rogers, Tielemans, McGinn – Watkins.
Nottingham Forest (probable lineup): John – Williams, Murillo, Milenković, Savona – Anderson, Sangaré, Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Hutchinson – Igor Jesus.
