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See full analysisCan Aston Villa defy the xG gap? 4th-placed Nottingham Forest (1.4 xG/match) host 17th-placed Aston Villa (1.3 xG/match). Nottingham Forest sit on 51 points against 42 expected, suggesting some regression may be due. O. Watkins leads the combined threat with 13.5 xGI in 30 appearances for Nottingham Forest.
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A stark contrast in approach: NFO skip the midfield while AVL control tempo, creating a pattern clash
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Nottingham ForestStruggling at home (wasteful in front of goal)
Aston VillaSolid form
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