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Football England - Premier League Villa Park Sat 10 Oct 10:00
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Aston Villa vs Brentford Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals @ -152

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The odds of -152 look too big to resist when it comes to wagering Over 2.5 Goals. We are confident of a return when Aston Villa clash with Brentford and the Total Goals market gives us a nice betting angle.

Read our complete Aston Villa vs Brentford betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Aston Villa vs Brentford Preview

Aston Villa welcome Brentford to Villa Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 10 October.

Aston Villa have suffered two consecutive Premier League home losses. Their last league game was a 3-2 road triumph at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when meeting Tottenham. Unai Emery's men ended up with just 36% possession and had six shots on target, while Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson and Emiliano Buendia scored one goal each.

Brentford claimed a home win in their previous game. A 3-0 victory occurred against Chelsea at Gtech Community Stadium. The West London side were restricted to 41% possession and had six shots on goal, with Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho all on target.

H2H: Brentford 1-0 Winners in Last Head-to-Head Battle

Brentford have avoided defeat against Villa in the past three meetings. In their last clash, Brentford travelled to Villa Park and landed a 1-0 victory. The previous 10 H2H games have ended in four Villa victories, three draws and three Brentford wins.

Premier League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Brentford logo Brentford 5 2 3 0 10 4 6 10:4 9
16 Aston Villa logo Aston Villa 5 1 1 3 4 9 -5 4:9 4
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Aston Villa – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 10.7 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. Villa have had 49.4% possession, 421.1 passes and 4.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.7 goals from 15.3 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal, while earning 5.1 corners.

Players to Watch

Ollie Watkins is the top goalscorer with 5, Emiliano Buendia has 2, with Nicolas Jackson and two other players on 1. Leading assistor is John McGinn with 3, while goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has one clean sheet.

Brentford – Last 10 League Games

Brentford have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.7 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 13.8 attempts. Keith Andrews' team have averaged 46.8% possession, 376.5 passes, 4.5 corners awarded and 6.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 15.5 attempts.

Players to Watch

Kevin Schade has scored 4, followed by Igor Thiago, Vitaly Janelt and Dango Ouattara with 2 goals apiece. Keane Lewis-Potter has been chief assist maker on 2, with Caoimhin Kelleher recording 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Zion Suzuki (GK), Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Nilsson Lindeloef, Tyrone Mings, Matteo Ruggeri, Boubacar Kamara, Joao Gomes, John McGinn, Johan Manzambi, Emiliano Buendia, Nicolas Jackson.

Brentford predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Caoimhin Kelleher (GK), Michael Kayode, Jannik Schuster, Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer, Keane Lewis-Potter, Mamadou Sangare, Vitaly Janelt, Jaidon Anthony, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago.

Main Match Prediction

A generous price of -152 is on offer when it comes to Over 2.5 Goals to be notched and that looks like a great betting opportunity. Back at least three goals to be scored when it comes to this Premier League encounter.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Villa games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Villa games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Villa games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Brentford games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Brentford games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Brentford games.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the Premier League team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Over 2.5 Probability

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 60.2% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Aston Villa Aston Villa logo 1 - 2 Brentford logo Brentford

Let’s go for Brentford to win 2-1, a bet which is available at +800. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kevin Schade Over 0.5 Shots On Target -154 BetMGM logo

Kevin Schade (Brentford) has totalled a minimum of one shot on goal in three consecutive Premier League away games. It certainly looks possible that he will cover the Shots on Target line and there are odds of -154 up for grabs.

Latest Kevin Schade Player Prop Odds

Jaidon Anthony To Score +390 BetMGM logo

Jaidon Anthony (Brentford) can be backed to score at +390. There are attractive odds available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for him to find the net.

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -128 BetMGM logo

The past five games involving Aston Villa have had an average of 7.80 corners. We’re happy to back the -128 when it comes to the teams falling short of the Total Corners line which looks generous.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Aston Villa Logo Aston Villa
Total
9.20 4.10 5.10
Home
10.20 5.60 4.60
Away
9.80 4.20 5.60
Brentford Logo Brentford
Total
11.10 4.50 6.60
Home
9.70 5.00 4.70
Away
10.90 3.60 7.30
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -152
Asian Handicap Brentford +0.25 -154
Shots On Target Kevin Schade Over 0.5 -154

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Aston Villa vs Brentford Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Betting Sites Expecting Close Encounter

You can secure betting odds of +155 when it comes to Aston Villa claiming a Premier League win and the bookmakers have Brentford on offer at +160. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +260.

A win for Villa would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get +116 that they overcome Brentford going down this route and half stake refunded if it’s a draw.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -185 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

If you head to the best football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to Premier League matches. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.

Igor Thiago Top of First Goalscorer List

There is +130 available that Igor Thiago finds the net, while he is available at +380 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals
Igor Thiago (Brentford)
First
+380
Anytime
+130
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Nicolas Jackson (Villa)
First
+475
Anytime
+170
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Tammy Abraham (Villa)
First
+550
Anytime
+200
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Callum Wilson (Brentford)
First
+575
Anytime
+205
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Player Shots On Target
Tammy Abraham (Villa)
Over 0.5
-204
Under 0.5
-
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Johan Manzambi (Villa)
Over 0.5
-161
Under 0.5
-
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Callum Wilson (Brentford)
Over 0.5
-159
Under 0.5
-
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Brian Madjo (Villa)
Over 0.5
-156
Under 0.5
-
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Player Shots
Igor Thiago (Brentford)
Over 3.5
+125
Under 3.5
-
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Nicolas Jackson (Villa)
Over 3.5
+115
Under 3.5
-
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Tammy Abraham (Villa)
Over 2.5
-122
Under 2.5
-
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Callum Wilson (Brentford)
Over 2.5
+120
Under 2.5
-
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Five Defeats for Villa in Past Ten Home Clashes

Stats: Last 10 Premier League matches only.
Villa have managed five losses, four victories and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Brentford haven’t been beaten in three straight games away from home. The West London side have racked up five draws, three wins and two losses in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Brentford were 1-0 victors against Villa last time out at Villa Park. It’s been two Villa wins, two draws and one Brentford victory in the past 5 H2H meetings at Villa Park.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Aston Villa logo Aston Villa Home Stats 4-1-5 3.10 1.50 1.60 5 5 6 4
Brentford logo Brentford Away Stats 3-5-2 2.70 1.30 1.40 5 5 6 4
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Aston Villa logo Aston Villa League Stats
Brentford logo Brentford League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Aston Villa vs Brentford Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Villa vs Brentford team news beforehand. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Premier League lineups along with the latest injury developments.

Aston Villa Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Brentford Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Aston Villa Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Zion Suzuki
29 Aaron Wan-Bissaka 3 V. Nilsson Lindeloef 5 Tyrone Mings 13 Matteo Ruggeri
8 Boubacar Kamara 35 Joao Gomes
7 John McGinn 44 Johan Manzambi 10 Emiliano Buendia
11 Nicolas Jackson
1 Caoimhin Kelleher
33 Michael Kayode 44 Jannik Schuster 20 K. Vassbakk Ajer 23 Keane Lewis-Potter
18 Mamadou Sangare 27 Vitaly Janelt
19 Jaidon Anthony 6 Yehor Yarmoliuk 7 Kevin Schade
9 Igor Thiago

Brentford Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Aston Villa Lineups

19 Sep Premier League
Tottenham 2-3 Aston Villa
16 Sep EFL Cup
Coventry 1-3 Aston Villa
12 Sep Premier League
Aston Villa 1-2 Nott’m Forest
08 Sep Champions League
Club Brugge 2-3 Aston Villa
05 Sep Premier League
Hull 0-0 Aston Villa
31 Aug Premier League
Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal

Previous Brentford Lineups

18 Sep Premier League
Brentford 3-0 Chelsea
15 Sep EFL Cup
Reading 1-2 Brentford
12 Sep Premier League
Bournemouth 2-2 Brentford
05 Sep Premier League
Brentford 1-1 Sunderland
30 Aug Premier League
Leeds 1-1 Brentford
25 Aug EFL Cup
Birmingham 1-6 Brentford

Injuries & Suspensions

Aston Villa Injury Table
Type Name Info
Matty Cash Lower leg
Zion Suzuki Rib
Modou Keba Cisse Knock
Ian Maatsen Ankle
Leon Goretzka Knee
Amadou Onana Knee
Brentford Injury Table
Type Name Info
Mikkel Damsgaard Ankle
Dango Ouattara Illness
Mathias Jensen Other
Sepp van den Berg Groin
Nathan Collins Calf
Joshua Dasilva Thigh
Antoni Milambo Knee
Team Squads

Aston Villa Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Unai Emery

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef 3 D 5 450 5 0 0 0 0 0
Boubacar Kamara 8 M 5 443 5 0 0 1 0 0
John McGinn 7 M 5 434 5 0 0 2 2 0
Emiliano Buendia 10 M 5 401 5 0 1 0 0 0
Zion Suzuki 1 G 4 360 4 1 0 0 0 0

Brentford Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Keith Andrews

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Vitaly Janelt 27 M 5 450 5 0 2 0 3 0
Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer 20 D 5 450 5 0 0 0 1 0
Caoimhin Kelleher 1 G 5 450 5 0 0 0 0 0
Kevin Schade 9 F 5 447 5 0 3 0 0 0
Igor Thiago 9 F 5 442 5 0 1 0 2 0
England FlagPremier League Table
Premier League Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Man City 5 5 0 0 13:5 15
2 Arsenal 5 4 0 1 8:4 12
3 Brighton 5 3 1 1 16:5 10
4 Brentford 5 2 3 0 10:4 9
5 Leeds 5 2 3 0 7:3 9
6 Liverpool 5 2 3 0 7:4 9
7 Everton 5 2 3 0 6:3 9
8 Hull 5 2 2 1 6:4 8
9 Newcastle 5 2 2 1 9:9 8
10 Chelsea 5 2 1 2 10:12 7
11 Ipswich 5 2 0 3 7:11 6
12 Man United 5 1 2 2 8:8 5
13 Nott’m Forest 5 1 2 2 4:5 5
14 Sunderland 5 1 1 3 6:10 4
15 Crystal Palace 5 1 1 3 6:11 4
16 Aston Villa 5 1 1 3 4:9 4
17 Bournemouth 5 0 3 2 6:8 3
18 Coventry 5 1 0 4 1:10 3
19 Fulham 5 0 2 3 5:8 2
20 Tottenham 5 0 2 3 2:8 2
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Man City 3 3 0 0 8:4 9
2 Brighton 3 2 1 0 8:1 7
3 Brentford 3 2 1 0 7:1 7
4 Everton 3 2 1 0 5:2 7
5 Arsenal 2 2 0 0 5:1 6
6 Leeds 3 1 2 0 5:2 5
7 Newcastle 3 1 2 0 6:5 5
8 Hull 2 1 1 0 2:0 4
9 Chelsea 2 1 1 0 6:5 4
10 Man United 2 1 0 1 5:3 3
11 Ipswich 2 1 0 1 2:3 3
12 Sunderland 2 1 0 1 1:2 3
13 Liverpool 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
14 Bournemouth 3 0 2 1 3:4 2
15 Fulham 3 0 1 2 5:7 1
16 Nott’m Forest 3 0 1 2 0:2 1
17 Tottenham 3 0 1 2 2:5 1
18 Aston Villa 2 0 0 2 1:3 0
19 Crystal Palace 2 0 0 2 3:7 0
20 Coventry 2 0 0 2 0:6 0

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