Read our Aston Villa vs Brentford prediction with top betting tips, lineups, and odds ahead of an exciting Premier League showdown at Villa Park.
Aston Villa vs Brentford Match Summary
Competition | English Premier League |
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Match Date | Saturday 10 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Birmingham, Villa Park |
Aston Villa vs Brentford pits a Villa side finally finding their feet against one of the Premier League's form teams, and the market can barely separate them.
Villa's league start has been grim, but wins in the Champions League and the Carabao Cup, then over Tottenham before the international break, suggest Unai Emery's side are finally stirring.
Keith Andrews' Brentford arrive unbeaten in seven in all competitions, comfortably the form side in this fixture. The catch is their last top-flight away win came against Burnley back in February.
Previous meetings could not be more level, two wins apiece with the rest drawn. Villa need a statement result to climb the table, while Brentford want proof they can win on the road.
Aston Villa vs Brentford Form
Villa have taken just four points from their opening Premier League games, which is nowhere near the standard expected at Villa Park. The European and cup wins show the quality is still there, though. John McGinn has been among the assists twice in his last three top-flight outings, and his link-up with Nicolas Jackson is Villa's best route to goal.
Brentford are undefeated in their last 7 matches in the Premier League, built on relentless shot volume and a direct, aggressive style. Kevin Schade has tested the keeper at least once in four of his past five top-flight games, with Igor Thiago the focal point up top. The one blemish is their away form at this level.
Aston Villa vs Brentford Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Aston Villa: Ian Maatsen (Injured/out), A. Onana (Injured/out), Leon Goretzka (Injured/doubtful), Pau Torres (Injured/doubtful), Marco Bizot (Injured/doubtful), Alysson (Injured/doubtful), Brian Madjo (Injured/doubtful)
Brentford: Mikkel Damsgaard (Injured/out), K. Furo (Injured/out), A. Milambo (Injured/doubtful), J. Dasilva (Injured/doubtful), Sepp van den Berg (Injured/doubtful), Nathan Collins (Injured/doubtful), Mathias Jensen (Injured/doubtful)
Aston Villa
Matty Cash is set to return to the XI after starting the Tottenham win on the bench. Villa are sweating on the fitness of Marco Bizot, Pau Torres, Alysson and Brian Madjo, while Leon Goretzka could get his first minutes for the club after a knee problem. Ian Maatsen is sidelined until next month.
Brentford
Mikkel Damsgaard picked up an ankle injury during the international break and misses out, so Brentford hope Mathias Jensen recovers from a minor issue in time to start. Sepp van den Berg and Nathan Collins could return, but they face a battle to dislodge the impressive Jannik Schuster.
Aston Villa vs Brentford Predicted Lineup
Aston Villa
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Z. Suzuki; M. Cash, V. Lindelöf, T. Mings, M. Ruggeri; B. Kamara, J. Gomes; J. McGinn, J. Manzambi, E. Buendía; N. Jackson
Brentford
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: C. Kelleher; M. Kayode, K. Ajer, J. Schuster, K. Lewis-Potter; V. Janelt, M. Sangaré; J. Anthony, M. Jensen, K. Schade; I. Thiago
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Aston Villa vs Brentford Key Stats & Match Facts
Brentford sit fourth in the Premier League table. Aston Villa are down in 16th.
Aston Villa have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches against Brentford in all competitions.
There have been 12+ corners in 6 of the last 8 meetings between Aston Villa and Brentford (Premier League).
Aston Villa have had 9+ corners in 5 of their last 6 matches against Brentford (Premier League).
Kristoffer Ajer has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances against Aston Villa (Premier League).
Aston Villa vs Brentford Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Our Aston Villa vs Brentford prediction is a genuinely tight one, and we side with Brentford by the narrowest of margins. Their shot volume and set-piece threat go straight at Villa's soft spots out wide and in the air. Brentford are 13/8 with AK Bets, and with both sides projected to score, both teams to score at 8/13 (AK Bets) fits the picture of goals at both ends.
Best Bets
Keane Lewis-Potter to have over 0.5 shots on target in the Player Shots On Target market. These Aston Villa vs Brentford best bets start with a left-back who plays like an extra winger in a side where there have been 25+ shots taken in 5 of Brentford's last 5 Premier League matches. Our numbers make this a 58% shot, well clear of the bookmakers' implied probability.
Boubacar Kamara to make over 2.5 tackles in the Player Tackles market. Kamara is a probable starter in Villa's engine room, and a Brentford side undefeated in seven Premier League games will keep him busy all afternoon. Our numbers give it 47.54%, edging the implied probability on offer.
Aston Villa vs Brentford Bet Builder
Our Aston Villa vs Brentford bet builder tips back Brentford to win, Igor Thiago to score anytime, both teams to score and Vitaly Janelt to be shown a card.
Brentford are undefeated in their last 7 Premier League matches, and their attacking volume tips a near coin-flip fixture their way against an error-prone Villa defence.
Thiago leads the line for a Brentford side that has scored 18 goals during their unbeaten run in all competitions. Creating and finishing opportunities is exactly what this team does well.
Nicolas Jackson has found the net in two of his previous three meetings with Brentford, so Villa have a genuine route to goal at the other end too.
Janelt has seen yellow on three occasions across his last five top-flight outings. Brentford have received 2+ cards in 6 of their last 7 Premier League meetings with Villa.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 22/1 and is as short as 15/1 elsewhere.
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Aston Villa vs Brentford Talking Points
The big question is how a rebuilt Villa cope. Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martínez were among the summer departures, which leaves Nicolas Jackson carrying the goal threat. The Aston Villa vs Brentford betting odds have Villa at 7/4 with AK Bets, which feels about right for a side still searching for consistency in the league. Brentford, meanwhile, lead the Premier League for set-piece expected goals, and with Villa struggling in aerial duels, every dead ball could turn messy. Kevin Schade, a Player of the Month nominee, is the man to watch down the left.
Aston Villa vs Brentford Predictions FAQs
When is the Aston Villa vs Brentford English Premier League game?
The match kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 10 October 2026.
Where is Aston Villa vs Brentford being played?
The match is being played at Villa Park in Birmingham.
What competition is Aston Villa vs Brentford in?
Aston Villa vs Brentford is an English Premier League fixture.
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