Match Preview: Brentford vs Aston Villa

The second round of the Premier League season will feature an exciting encounter between Brentford and Aston Villa on August 23rd, hosted at the Brentford Community Stadium in London. This preview delves into the match’s dynamics, offering a comprehensive analysis of team form, key statistics, and betting insights for the Brentford vs Aston Villa fixture.

Brentford’s Current Form

Keith Andrews experienced a challenging start to his tenure as the head coach of the London club. His squad suffered a 3-1 defeat in their away fixture against Nottingham Forest, extending their winless streak in the league to three games (comprising one draw and two losses). Despite this, the team has consistently found the back of the net, scoring in eight consecutive Premier League matches.

Key Brentford Statistics

• Both teams scored in 6 out of Brentford’s last 8 Premier League outings.
• The club has avoided defeat in 7 of their last 9 championship matches (4 wins, 3 draws).
• However, at their home ground, the London side has managed only 2 victories in their last 11 league games (3 draws, 6 losses).

Brentford’s Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Caoimhín Kelleher – Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, Rico Henry, Sepp van den Berg – Yehor Yarmolyuk, Mathias Jensen – Fábio Carvalho, Anthony Milambo, Keane Lewis-Potter – Igor Thiago.

Brentford Team News

Striker Gustavo Neves, defender Ethan Pinnock, and midfielder Vitaly Janelt are all sidelined due to injuries. Forward Yoane Wissa’s participation in the match remains questionable.

Aston Villa’s Recent Performance

Aston Villa hosted Newcastle in their opening league fixture but failed to capitalize on home advantage, settling for a goalless draw. It’s worth noting that Unai Emery’s side played nearly half an hour with ten men. Furthermore, the Villans have maintained a clean sheet in four of their last five championship matches.

Aston Villa Team News

Forward Leon Bailey has transferred to AS Roma.

Key Aston Villa Statistics

• The club has secured 8 victories in their last 11 Premier League fixtures.
• In Aston Villa’s last five Premier League games, at least one team failed to score, and there were no more than two goals in total.
• In their last 16 away league matches, Aston Villa has only drawn once (6 wins, 9 losses).

Aston Villa’s Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Marco Bizot – Tyrone Mings, Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Lucas Digne – Amadou Onana, John McGinn – Boubacar Kamara, Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans – Ollie Watkins.

Aston Villa Injury & Suspension Updates

Defender Ezri Konsa is suspended for the upcoming match. Midfielder Ross Barkley and defender Andrés García will miss the game due to injuries.

Match Official

The referee for this fixture will be Tony Harrington (England).

Referee Statistics (Tony Harrington)

Matches officiated: 18 (Premier League, 2024/25–2025/26);

Total yellow cards shown (including second yellows): 73;

Average yellow cards per match: 4.1;

Red cards shown: 3;

Average fouls per match: 23;

Penalties awarded: 22%.

Match Prediction: Brentford vs Aston Villa

Last season, the London side demonstrated exceptional home form in the Premier League during the first half of the campaign, securing 7 wins and 1 draw from their initial 8 home matches. I anticipate that the team has a strong opportunity to replicate such a successful home performance this season. Notably, Brentford has remained unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 home Premier League fixtures (2 wins, 1 draw).

Aston Villa’s aspirations for a Champions League spot last season were hampered by their poor away form. The team failed to win in 10 of their last 15 Premier League away games (1 draw, 9 losses). Furthermore, Unai Emery’s squad appeared disjointed and unprepared for the new season in their opening match, registering a notably low xG of 0.20.

Our Betting Tip

My prediction for this match is a “Brentford Win or Draw” with odds of 1.68.