Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa: match statistics
Aston Villa is the clear favorite for this encounter, sitting in 3rd place with an impressive record of 15 wins this season, while Wolverhampton lies in last place (20th) with just 1 victory. The hosts display disastrous home form with 71% losses and an average of 2.14 goals conceded per match, which, combined with a goal difference of -17, makes them a very weak side before their own crowd. Aston Villa exhibits decidedly better efficiency in away matches (46% wins, 12% shot conversion) and an advantage in possession (53% vs 45%). Although the recent form of both teams is similar (1 point/match in the last 5 games), the difference in class and table position speaks in favor of the visitors. Wolverhampton fails to score in 43% of home matches, which, given Aston Villa's solid defense (1.31 goals conceded per away match), gives the guests a real chance for the full three points.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Wolverhampton Wanderers played Aston Villa in Premier League (England). The match was played on 27 February 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Wolverhampton Wanderers: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Aston Villa: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Wolverhampton Wanderers scores 0.64 and concedes 1.82 goals per match. Aston Villa scores 1.41 and concedes 1.04. League average: 2.76 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Wolverhampton Wanderers 43%, Aston Villa 52%. Over 2.5: Wolverhampton Wanderers 43%, Aston Villa 48%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Aston Villa has higher xG: 1.47 vs 1.11. Wolverhampton Wanderers: 9.3 shots per match, Aston Villa: 12.7.
Match halves
Wolverhampton Wanderers: half-time lead 7%, second-half goals 0.29. Aston Villa: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.89.
Goals by minute
Wolverhampton Wanderers: 31-45+ (6 goals). Aston Villa: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.76 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Aston Villa is the clear favorite for this encounter, sitting in 3rd place with an impressive record of 15 wins this season, while Wolverhampton lies in last place (20th) with just 1 victory. The hosts display disastrous home form with 71% losses and an average of 2.14 goals conceded per match, which, combined with a goal difference of -17, makes them a very weak side before their own crowd. Aston Villa exhibits decidedly better efficiency in away matches (46% wins, 12% shot conversion) and an advantage in possession (53% vs 45%). Although the recent form of both teams is similar (1 point/match in the last 5 games), the difference in class and table position speaks in favor of the visitors. Wolverhampton fails to score in 43% of home matches, which, given Aston Villa's solid defense (1.31 goals conceded per away match), gives the guests a real chance for the full three points.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Aston Villa is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1.6 pts / match - Aston Villa
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Aston Villa is 120% better for: goals scored per match.
0.64 goals / match - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1.41 goals / match - Aston Villa
Aston Villa is 75% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.82 goals / match - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1.04 goals / match - Aston Villa
Wolverhampton Wanderers scores in 46% of matches (13 of 28 matches), while Aston Villa keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 matches).
Aston Villa scores in 70% of matches (19 of 27 matches), while Wolverhampton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 11% (3 of 28 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Wolverhampton Wanderers
Over / Under - Aston Villa
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Aston Villa is 79% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.68 pts / match - Wolverhampton Wanderers · 1.22 pts / match - Aston Villa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wolverhampton Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 7% of matches and wins 4%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Aston Villa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Aston Villa
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Liga | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.46 | 2.76 | ▼ 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 56% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 54% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 26% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 71% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 80% | ▼ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Aston VillaSubstitutionOn: Alysson Edward Franco da Rocha dos SantosOff: Oliver George Arthur Watkins
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 - 0 - 1 Aston Villa. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa?
The Premier League match finished Wolverhampton Wanderers 2:0 Aston Villa. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa?
Wolverhampton Wanderers score 0.64 goals per game on average and Aston Villa 1.41. The Premier League average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Wolverhampton Wanderers's matches and 52% of Aston Villa's.
What form are Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa in?
Over the last 5 games Wolverhampton Wanderers have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Aston Villa 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa?
The statistical background for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.