8 April 2023 at 14:00

Referee: A. Taylor

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Aston Villa4wins
2draws8 meetings
Nottingham Forest2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

75%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (59%) — the odds may underestimate Aston Villa.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 62.0%Draw 24.7%Away 18.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.603.805.25
Max1.644.205.80
Over 2.5: 51.5%Under 2.5: 51.0%
Market favourite:Aston Villa · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market59.1%23.3%17.6%
Public market59.3%22.6%18.1%

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Aston Villa
Result vs. Market: Aston Villa (62%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Aston VillaHalf-time:00Nottingham Forest
8Shots6
3Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Aston Villa

W 406D 316L 420
Over 2.549
Goals scored1436

Away Record: Nottingham Forest

W 95D 86L 121
Over 2.547
Goals scored365

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Aston Villa defeated Nottingham Forest 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2022. Goals were scored by B. Traoré 48′, O. Watkins 90′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Aston Villa had 65% possession while Nottingham Forest held 35%. Aston Villa had 8 shots (3 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for Nottingham Forest. Expected goals: Aston Villa 1.30 — Nottingham Forest 0.25. Aston Villa made 2 substitutions, Nottingham Forest made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest — 2 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.

Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest
Kick Off
L. BaileyB. Traoré
28′
32′
C. KouyatéR. Freuler
36′Jonjo Shelvey
Half Time
65′
J. ShelveyO. Mangala
65′
J. WorrallT. Awoniyi
E. BuendíaL. Dendoncker
75′
78′
DaniloA. Ayew
O. Watkins

assist: J. Ramsey

90+5′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Aston Villa had 65% possession against Nottingham Forest's 35%. Aston Villa registered 8 shots (3 on target) while Nottingham Forest managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 1–8. Fouls committed: 7–17.

3Shots on Goal2
4Shots off Goal1
8Total Shots6
1Blocked Shots3
8Shots insidebox3
0Shots outsidebox3
7Fouls17
1Corner Kicks8
1Offsides7
65%Ball Possession35%
3Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves1
448Total passes227
384Passes accurate149
86%Passes %66%
1.30expected_goals0.25

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Aston Villa have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Nottingham Forest show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Aston Villa

DWWWLW

Nottingham Forest

DDWWDL

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head Results

Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest have met 2 times — Aston Villa won 1, Nottingham Forest won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2026. Aston Villa leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (4 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2026.

1

Aston Villa

1

Drawn

0

Nottingham Forest

Goals: 4Goals: 2

Recent Meetings (2)

12 Apr 2026Nottingham Forest1 – 1Aston Villa
3 Jan 2026Aston Villa3 – 1Nottingham Forest
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026