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Aston Villa vs Norwich

Villa Park, Birmingham6 February 2016 at 15:00
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Referee: Martin Atkinson

Match Events

Aston Villa
Norwich
Kick Off
12′Jonathan Howson
J. Lescott

assist: Carles Gil

45′
Half Time
G. Agbonlahor

assist: J. Veretout

51′
56′
Y. MulumbuN. Redmond
56′
W. HoolahanP. Bamford
77′Timm Klose
80′
S. NaismithM. Jarvis
M. RichardsC. Clark
90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal5
5Shots off Goal5
10Total Shots13
3Blocked Shots3
8Shots insidebox9
3Shots outsidebox4
0Fouls0
2Corner Kicks11
1Offsides5
48%Ball Possession52%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves1
386Total passes400
286Passes accurate296
74%Passes %74%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Aston Villa deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Norwich's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Aston Villa field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Norwich's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Aston Villa start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Norwich averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Aston VillaPosition StrengthNorwich
Aston Villa
31GoalkeeperM. Bunn
4DefenderM. Richards
16DefenderJ. Lescott
43DefenderA. Cissokho
5DefenderJ. Okore
15MidfielderA. Westwood
7MidfielderL. Bacuna
8MidfielderI. Gueye
17MidfielderJ. Veretout
25MidfielderCarles Gil
11ForwardG. Agbonlahor
Norwich
13GoalkeeperD. Rudd
6DefenderS. Bassong
5DefenderR. Martin
17DefenderT. Klose
12DefenderR. Brady
28MidfielderG. O'Neil
21MidfielderY. Mulumbu
14MidfielderW. Hoolahan
8MidfielderJ. Howson
7ForwardS. Naismith
9ForwardD. Mbokani

Match Summary

Aston Villa defeated Norwich 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2015. Goals were scored by J. Lescott 45′, G. Agbonlahor 51′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Aston Villa had 48% possession while Norwich held 52%. Aston Villa had 10 shots (2 on target) compared to 13 (5 on target) for Norwich. Aston Villa made 1 substitutions, Norwich made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Aston Villa vs Norwich Head to Head Results

18 stretnutí
Aston Villa
11
wins
Drawn
1
Norwich
6
wins
Total goals
55 · 3.1/match
Both scored
10/18 · 56%
Over 2.5
9/18 · 50%

Recent Form

Aston Villa

DWLLLW

Norwich

LDWWLW

Match Prediction

Aston Villa

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Norwich

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Aston Villa or draw

63%Form38%
33%Attack67%
70%Defence30%
80%Head-to-head20%

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Aston Villa dominates

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

Aston Villa7wins
2draws10 meetings
Norwich1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.5

Average goals per game

20%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (40%) — the odds may underestimate Aston Villa.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.5%

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 41.2%Draw 31.3%Away 31.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.403.103.10
Max2.453.273.30
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market40.2%30.0%29.9%
Public market39.9%30.5%29.6%

Aston Villa vs Norwich — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Aston Villa
Result vs. Market: Aston Villa (41%)

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:10Norwich
10Shots12
3Shots on target4

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.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
30/04/22Aston Villa2–0Norwich1.40/4.74/8.49
14/12/21Norwich0–2Aston Villa3.38/3.20/2.29
26/12/19Aston Villa1–0Norwich2.11/3.76/3.29
05/10/19Norwich1–5Aston Villa2.41/3.60/2.84
06/02/16Aston Villa2–0Norwich2.43/3.19/3.23
28/12/15Norwich2–0Aston Villa2.05/3.51/3.81
21/09/13Norwich0–1Aston Villa2.41/3.38/3.18
02/03/14Aston Villa4–1Norwich2.12/3.33/3.80
14/05/95Norwich1–1Aston Villa
15/10/94Aston Villa1–1Norwich

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 407D 316L 422
Over 2.549
Goals scored1441

Away Record: Norwich

W 78D 96L 176
Over 2.552
Goals scored353

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026