Brentford vs Aston Villa Preview

• Draw or Villa to win
• Over 2.5 goals

Separated by just one place in the Premier League table, Brentford and Aston Villa clash in a fixture that could be pivotal in shaping their respective seasons.

However, while Villa hold a four-point advantage over their hosts, their recent league struggles have seen them slip away from the top-four battle.

Brentford, meanwhile, can’t climb the table regardless of the result here but will be eager to snap a five-match winless run against Villa in the league (D2, L3).

However, they must also overcome their worst home run since 2006, having failed to win any of their last seven matches at the Gtech Community Stadium (D2, L5).

Aston Villa come into this game full of confidence after their 3-1 UEFA Champions League victory over Club Brugge, which puts them in a strong position to reach the quarter-finals.

But despite their European success, their Premier League form has nosedived, managing just one win in their last seven league matches (D4, L2).

Their away form is even more concerning, with seven defeats in their last nine away league games (W1, D1). That said, after winning the reverse H2H 3-1, Unai Emery’s men have the chance to complete their first league double over Brentford since 1946/47.

Key Stats & Facts

• Brentford are winless in their last five league meetings with Aston Villa (D2, L3).
• The Bees have failed to win any of their last seven home matches across all competitions (D2, L5).
• Villa have only won one of their last seven Premier League matches (D4, L2).
• Villa have lost seven of their last nine away league matches (W1, D1).
• Aston Villa won the reverse fixture 3-1 and could complete their first league double over Brentford since 1946/47.
• Brentford’s Keane Lewis-Potter has opened the scoring in four of his six goals for the club.
• Villa’s Ollie Watkins has contributed to nine goals in his last 13 Premier League matches in London (G8, A1).

Brentford: Can They End Their Winless Home Streak?

Brentford haven’t won a home league game since December, and their form at the Gtech Community Stadium has been worrying, with five defeats in their last six home Premier League outings.

While Thomas Frank’s side remains tough to break down at their best, they haven’t looked as compact defensively in recent months, making them vulnerable to Villa’s attacking threats.

Recent Form (Last Five Premier League Matches)

• Leicester 4-0 Brentford – Loss
• Brentford 2-1 Everton – Win
• Brentford 1-2 Brighton – Loss
• Brentford 1-1 Chelsea – Draw
• West Ham 4-2 Brentford – Loss

Key Player: Keane Lewis-Potter (Forward)

• Scored the opening goal in this fixture last season.
• Four of his six Brentford goals have been the first of the game.
• Will need to step up if Brentford are to get a result.

Aston Villa: Can They End Their Away Woes?

Villa’s midweek Champions League win over Club Brugge (3-1) will give them confidence, but their poor away form in the league remains a significant concern.

Unai Emery’s men have lost seven of their last nine away league games, and if they are to challenge for a European spot, they must turn their fortunes around on the road.

Recent Form (Last Five Premier League Matches)

• Aston Villa 2-2 Liverpool – Draw
• Ipswich 1-1 Aston Villa – Draw
• Aston Villa 1-1 Crystal Palace – Draw
• West Ham 2-0 Aston Villa – Loss
• Aston Villa 1-2 Wolves – Loss

Key Player: Ollie Watkins (Forward)

• Scored against Brentford in the reverse fixture (3-1 win).
• Has been involved in nine goals in his last 13 Premier League games in London (G8, A1).
• His movement and finishing will be key to unlocking Brentford’s defence.

Team News & Predicted Lineups

Brentford Team News

• Aaron Hickey (hamstring) remains sidelined.
• Kristoffer Ajer (calf) is a doubt.
• Ben Mee and Rico Henry (both knee injuries) are long-term absentees.
• Keane Lewis-Potter expected to start.

Aston Villa Team News

• Boubacar Kamara (knee) is ruled out for the season.
• Lucas Digne remains a doubt.
• Unai Emery could rotate his squad after midweek Champions League action.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 Meetings)

Key Trends

• Villa have won their last two meetings against Brentford, including a 3-1 victory in December 2024.
• Brentford have failed to win in their last five Premier League meetings with Villa (D2, L3).
• Four of the last six H2Hs have featured both teams scoring.

Match Prediction

Brentford’s home struggles and Villa’s away woes make this a tricky fixture to predict. The Bees will be desperate to turn their seven-game home winless run around, while Villa will want to build on their midweek Champions League win.

Villa have looked better in attack than Brentford in recent weeks, and with Ollie Watkins thriving in London, they might just edge this contest.

Final Score Prediction: Brentford 1-2 Aston Villa

• Ollie Watkins to score against his former club.
• Brentford to concede for a seventh straight home game.
• Villa to record back-to-back league wins over Brentford.

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