Matchday 14 of the Premier League between Aston Villa and Brentford will take place on December 4 at Villa Park in Birmingham. Aston Villa vs. Brentford: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Lewis Smith (England)
Matches – 11 (Premier League and Championship, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 35;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.2;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 27%.
Predicted lineups for Aston Villa vs. Brentford
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martinez – Matty Cash, Lucas Digne, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres – Youri Tielemans, Boubacar Kamara – Morgan Rogers, John McGinn, Jaden Philogene – Ollie Watkins.
Brentford (4-2-3-1): Mark Flekken – Ethan Pinnock, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, Keane Lewis-Potter – Christian Norgaard, Mathias Jensen – Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo, Mikkel Damsgaard – Kevin Schade.
The starting lineup for each team in their previous match in this tournament is listed.
Aston Villa
The Birmingham side has failed to win in the Premier League for five consecutive matches. During this period, they drew twice at home and lost three times away. Unai Emery's team suffered defeats against Liverpool (0-2), Tottenham (1-4), and Chelsea (0-3). Notably, Aston Villa has failed to score in four matches in the current league campaign. Due to this winless streak, the club has dropped to 12th place, but they are only four points away from the Champions League zone.
- At least three goals have been scored in 8 of Aston Villa's last 11 Premier League matches.
- Both teams scored in 8 of the club's last 11 league matches.
- The Birmingham side has not won the first half in their last seven home Premier League matches (3 draws and 4 losses).
Brentford
The London team capitalized on a favorable schedule, collecting 7 points in their last three rounds. They secured home victories against Bournemouth (3-2) and Leicester (4-1) and drew away with Everton (0-0). The win over Leicester was their first big victory in this Premier League campaign. As a result, Thomas Frank's team has climbed to a high 8th place and is now just three points away from the top four. Their attack is noteworthy, having scored 26 goals (only Tottenham has scored more with 28 goals in the league).
- Three or more goals have been scored in 9 of Brentford's last 11 league matches.
- Both teams scored in 10 of the club's last 11 Premier League encounters.
- The London side has not lost in the first half of their last eight Premier League matches (5 wins and 3 draws).
Aston Villa vs. Brentford: Match Prediction
The rivals have a brief history of meetings in the Premier League, but it is already noticeable that their matches are entertaining and high-scoring. In their last six head-to-head encounters in the Premier League, less than two goals have never been scored, with both teams finding the net five times. Both clubs have also scored in 8 of Aston Villa's last 10 home league matches and in 10 of Brentford's last 13 away Premier League games.
I give a slight edge to the home side in this match. The Birmingham team has already overcome a tough schedule and is ready to return to the fight for high positions. They have not lost in 10 of their last 11 home Premier League matches. Meanwhile, the London side has the worst away record in the league. In six away matches in the current campaign, they have collected just one point.
My prediction – 1X and Both Teams to Score – Yes
