The Birmingham side played in the spring Champions League playoffs last season but painfully lost out to Newcastle for fifth place in the Premier League despite being level on points! The new football year started poorly – no league wins and immediate elimination from the League Cup. However, they soon picked up momentum. They knocked Tottenham out of the cup and breezed into the Europa League playoffs. Most importantly, they confidently climbed into the top three of the Premier League. There were some setbacks, including a loss to Everton. But then they beat Newcastle away 2-0.
In London, Brentford finished last spring, closing out the top ten in the previous Premier League campaign. Much of that was credited to manager Frank and the attacking duo of Mbeumo and Wissa – all of whom left the club over the summer. Still, Andrews has coped as coach, and only Haaland has scored more than Igor Thiago this season. Brentford even managed to break into the top five. But then they lost to both Chelsea and Nottingham Forest, each by a 0-2 scoreline.
Watkins and his teammates average 1.52 goals scored and concede 1.09 per match. The visitors from the capital also score 1.52 goals per game but let in 1.39 on average.
Aston Villa vs Brentford: Key Stats and Trends
Aston Villa have won three of their last seven matches
52% of Aston Villa’s matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 2.61 goals per game
Brentford, after five wins in their last six matches, have lost twice in a row
52% of Brentford’s matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 2.91 goals per game
Aston Villa vs Brentford: Probable Starting Lineups
Aston Villa (probable lineup): Bizot – Maatsen, Pau Torres, Konsa, Cash – Bogarde, Tielemans, Buendia, Rogers, McGinn – Watkins
Brentford (probable lineup): Kelleher – Henry, Collins, Ajer, Kayode – Janelt, Yarmolyuk, Schade, Jensen, Lewis-Potter – Igor Thiago
Previous Meetings: Aston Villa vs Brentford
The Birmingham side are unbeaten in six consecutive matches. However, in the last two encounters, Brentford have taken four points from them.
Free Prediction for Aston Villa vs Brentford
The home side should take all three points here. Bet on their victory (odds – 1.95).
