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12. Sept. 2026Forest win 2-1 at Villa: Muñoz 8.0 Sofascore Rating
Nottingham Forest left Villa Park with all three points after a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League. Liam Delap opened the scoring seconds after the interval, Alysson headed Villa level from a corner, and substitute Igor Jesus struck late to settle it. Forest’s greater shot volume, cleaner crossing and superior work off the ball told in the end.
If you want the full data breakdown, the match page on Sofascore has every touch and chance logged, and the Premier League hub puts this result in context of the round.
How the game unfolded at Villa Park
After a tight first half that Villa shaded on possession and xG, Forest landed the first blow right after the restart. At 46 minutes, Murillo intercepted and released Delap, who finished low to the far corner for 0-1. Villa answered from a set piece on 74 minutes when John McGinn delivered a fine corner and Alysson guided a header inside the far post. With Villa Park pushing for a late winner, Forest found the decisive moment instead.
The visitors’ right side combined crisply for the 88-minute strike. Daniel Muñoz and Morgan Gibbs-White were both involved before the captain slipped a short pass to Igor Jesus, who fired right-footed into the low-left of the goal. Referee Andy Madley oversaw a busy second half that included several bookings as the tempo rose. Forest then managed the final minutes well, using fresh legs and clearances to protect the lead.
Stats that tilted it Forest’s way
Forest created more and shot more, and that volume eventually showed on the scoreboard. The visitors attempted 22 shots to Villa’s 7 and led xG by 1.92 to 0.82. They were especially productive after the break, outshooting Villa 17 to 3 with a second-half xG of 1.61 to 0.18. That pressure came from territory as well, with Forest recording 32 touches in the box compared to Villa’s 18.
Delivery quality mattered too. Forest completed 9 of 15 crosses at 60 percent, while Villa went 3 of 15 at 20 percent. The away side also moved the ball forward more cleanly in key phases, posting 86 of 105 successful final-third passes at 82 percent to Villa’s 80 of 125 at 64 percent. They covered more ground at 115.6 km to 108.7 km, logged more sprints at 115 to 97 and won 65 percent of their tackles to Villa’s 41 percent. Even with less of the ball overall, Forest made their possession count.
Villa’s bright spells and costly gaps
Villa started well and controlled the first half with 63 percent possession and a 0.64 xG edge. They earned 5 first-half corners and 6 overall, turning one of those into Alysson’s equaliser via McGinn’s precise cross. Zion Suzuki also kept Villa in it with 5 saves and 0.48 goals prevented. Unai Emery’s side found entries into the final third 59 times to Forest’s 46, and they completed 341 accurate passes to 308.
But the second half tilted against them. An early concession meant chasing the game, and Forest thrived on transitions and high-quality service from wide. Villa’s accuracy on crosses and long balls lagged behind, and Forest’s 37 clearances constantly reset Villa’s pressure. Injuries did not help either, with Pau Torres forced off early and Ian Maatsen later withdrawn. Two yellows on the home side to five for the visitors told a story of repeated stoppages as Forest disrupted rhythm, then pounced when space finally opened.
MVP: Daniel Muñoz’s all-action shift on the right
By Sofascore Rating, Daniel Muñoz was the game’s standout with an 8.0. He played the complete wing role across 90 minutes, connecting play and shutting down danger the other way. Muñoz completed 34 of 37 passes, created 5 chances and delivered 3 accurate crosses from 4 attempts. He balanced that with 4 tackles, 3 of them won, plus 4 recoveries and 7 duels won.
The Colombian covered 11.34 km, sprinted 19 times and kept Forest moving upfield with 10 carries and steady progression. His xA of 0.17 reflected the quality of service, and he registered a shot on target as well. Crucially, he was part of the right-sided combination with Morgan Gibbs-White that preceded Igor Jesus’s late winner. On a day when Forest needed precision and poise out wide, Muñoz supplied both. Close behind on the visitors’ card, Matz Sels and Xaver Schlager posted 7.5s, while Gibbs-White earned 7.4 with 7 key passes and the assist for the 88-minute goal.
Goalkeepers, cards and control
Both goalkeepers finished with 5 saves, but the underlying numbers show different stories. Suzuki’s 0.48 goals prevented kept Villa alive through Forest’s second-half wave and included 4 saves inside the box. Sels matched him for stops, added 2 punches and handled late pressure as Villa sent crosses into the area. Across the back line, Forest leaned on volume defending, finishing with 37 clearances to Villa’s 12 and 47 recoveries to 34.
Cards also influenced tempo and pressure points. Forest collected five yellows, including Murillo, Dan Ndoye, Liam Delap, James McAtee and Xaver Schlager, yet still dictated the decisive moments. Villa’s bookings for Nicolas Jackson and Tyrone Mings punctuated a second half spent chasing. Forest’s offsides count at 4 and a through ball completed hinted at aggressive forward runs, which in turn stretched Villa’s shape. It was not one-way traffic, but the visitors won enough of the key duels and second balls to own the big chances tally at 4 to 2.
Player of the Match
By Sofascore Rating, Daniel Muñoz led the way with an 8.0. Fans agreed, voting Muñoz as their pick with 585 votes from a total of 2124. The alignment between the algorithm and the crowd feels deserved after a standout two-way performance.
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Nottingham Forest left Villa Park with all three points after a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League. Liam Delap opened the scoring seconds after the interval, Alysson headed Villa level from a corner, and substitute Igor Jesus struck late to settle it. Forest’s greater shot volume, cleaner crossing and superior work off the ball told in the end.
If you want the full data breakdown, the match page on Sofascore has every touch and chance logged, and the Premier League hub puts this result in context of the round.
How the game unfolded at Villa Park
After a tight first half that Villa shaded on possession and xG, Forest landed the first blow right after the restart. At 46 minutes, Murillo intercepted and released Delap, who finished low to the far corner for 0-1. Villa answered from a set piece on 74 minutes when John McGinn delivered a fine corner and Alysson guided a header inside the far post. With Villa Park pushing for a late winner, Forest found the decisive moment instead.
The visitors’ right side combined crisply for the 88-minute strike. Daniel Muñoz and Morgan Gibbs-White were both involved before the captain slipped a short pass to Igor Jesus, who fired right-footed into the low-left of the goal. Referee Andy Madley oversaw a busy second half that included several bookings as the tempo rose. Forest then managed the final minutes well, using fresh legs and clearances to protect the lead.
Stats that tilted it Forest’s way
Forest created more and shot more, and that volume eventually showed on the scoreboard. The visitors attempted 22 shots to Villa’s 7 and led xG by 1.92 to 0.82. They were especially productive after the break, outshooting Villa 17 to 3 with a second-half xG of 1.61 to 0.18. That pressure came from territory as well, with Forest recording 32 touches in the box compared to Villa’s 18.
Delivery quality mattered too. Forest completed 9 of 15 crosses at 60 percent, while Villa went 3 of 15 at 20 percent. The away side also moved the ball forward more cleanly in key phases, posting 86 of 105 successful final-third passes at 82 percent to Villa’s 80 of 125 at 64 percent. They covered more ground at 115.6 km to 108.7 km, logged more sprints at 115 to 97 and won 65 percent of their tackles to Villa’s 41 percent. Even with less of the ball overall, Forest made their possession count.
Villa’s bright spells and costly gaps
Villa started well and controlled the first half with 63 percent possession and a 0.64 xG edge. They earned 5 first-half corners and 6 overall, turning one of those into Alysson’s equaliser via McGinn’s precise cross. Zion Suzuki also kept Villa in it with 5 saves and 0.48 goals prevented. Unai Emery’s side found entries into the final third 59 times to Forest’s 46, and they completed 341 accurate passes to 308.
But the second half tilted against them. An early concession meant chasing the game, and Forest thrived on transitions and high-quality service from wide. Villa’s accuracy on crosses and long balls lagged behind, and Forest’s 37 clearances constantly reset Villa’s pressure. Injuries did not help either, with Pau Torres forced off early and Ian Maatsen later withdrawn. Two yellows on the home side to five for the visitors told a story of repeated stoppages as Forest disrupted rhythm, then pounced when space finally opened.
MVP: Daniel Muñoz’s all-action shift on the right
By Sofascore Rating, Daniel Muñoz was the game’s standout with an 8.0. He played the complete wing role across 90 minutes, connecting play and shutting down danger the other way. Muñoz completed 34 of 37 passes, created 5 chances and delivered 3 accurate crosses from 4 attempts. He balanced that with 4 tackles, 3 of them won, plus 4 recoveries and 7 duels won.
The Colombian covered 11.34 km, sprinted 19 times and kept Forest moving upfield with 10 carries and steady progression. His xA of 0.17 reflected the quality of service, and he registered a shot on target as well. Crucially, he was part of the right-sided combination with Morgan Gibbs-White that preceded Igor Jesus’s late winner. On a day when Forest needed precision and poise out wide, Muñoz supplied both. Close behind on the visitors’ card, Matz Sels and Xaver Schlager posted 7.5s, while Gibbs-White earned 7.4 with 7 key passes and the assist for the 88-minute goal.
Goalkeepers, cards and control
Both goalkeepers finished with 5 saves, but the underlying numbers show different stories. Suzuki’s 0.48 goals prevented kept Villa alive through Forest’s second-half wave and included 4 saves inside the box. Sels matched him for stops, added 2 punches and handled late pressure as Villa sent crosses into the area. Across the back line, Forest leaned on volume defending, finishing with 37 clearances to Villa’s 12 and 47 recoveries to 34.
Cards also influenced tempo and pressure points. Forest collected five yellows, including Murillo, Dan Ndoye, Liam Delap, James McAtee and Xaver Schlager, yet still dictated the decisive moments. Villa’s bookings for Nicolas Jackson and Tyrone Mings punctuated a second half spent chasing. Forest’s offsides count at 4 and a through ball completed hinted at aggressive forward runs, which in turn stretched Villa’s shape. It was not one-way traffic, but the visitors won enough of the key duels and second balls to own the big chances tally at 4 to 2.
Player of the Match
By Sofascore Rating, Daniel Muñoz led the way with an 8.0. Fans agreed, voting Muñoz as their pick with 585 votes from a total of 2124. The alignment between the algorithm and the crowd feels deserved after a standout two-way performance.