Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Aston Villa 22 draws1 John Hughes
5
Meetings
4.4
Goals / game
60%
Both teams scored
80%
Over 2.5 goals
Aston Villa

Facts about Aston Villa

Scored in4/5 (80%)
Conceded in3/5 (60%)
Goals scored16 · 3.2/game
Longest winning streak2
Longest unbeaten run2
Longest losing streak1
Longest run without a win3
John Hughes

Facts about John Hughes

Scored in3/5 (60%)
Conceded in4/5 (80%)
Goals scored6 · 1.2/game
Longest winning streak1
Longest unbeaten run3
Longest losing streak2
Longest run without a win2
By competition
CompetitionAston VillaDrawJohn HughesGames
Premier Division2215
All competitions2215

ELO comparison

Five-year rating histories overlaid, with a neutral head-to-head forecast.

Aston Villa1594
gap 175
1419John Hughes
16391396202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Aston Villa
63%
Draw
21%
John Hughes
16%

All meetings

5 matches on record

8 Mar 2026
Premier Division
Aston VillaAston Villa91John HughesJohn Hughes
BTTSO2.5
13 Dec 2025
Premier Division
John HughesJohn Hughes03Aston VillaAston Villa
BTTSO2.5
9 Feb 2025
Premier Division
Aston VillaAston Villa23John HughesJohn Hughes
BTTSO2.5

Aston Villa recent form

John Hughes recent form

Aston Villa has gone head to head with John Hughes 5 times since 2023, winning 2 and scoring 16 goals. John Hughes, in turn, has won 1 and scored 6 goals. There have been 2 draws between Aston Villa and John Hughes. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 60% of games and 80% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 4.4 goals per game.