Aston Villa vs Brentford
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Match details
Kick-off: August 23 2025, 15:00 BST
Confirmed lineups
Brentford (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: C. Kelleher
- Defenders: M. Kayode, N. Collins, S. van den Berg, K. Lewis-Potter
- Midfielders: Y. Yarmolyuk, J. Henderson, D. Ouattara, M. Damsgaard
- Forwards: K. Schade, Thiago
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: E. Martínez
- Defenders: M. Cash, Pau Torres, T. Mings, L. Digne
- Midfielders: A. Onana, B. Kamara, J. McGinn, Y. Tielemans
- Forwards: M. Rogers, O. Watkins
Missing players
Brentford will be without Y. Wissa due to other issues, while V. Janelt is dealing with a heel injury. E. Pinnock and P. Maghoma are doubtful owing to injuries, and Gustavo Gomes is ruled out due to thigh problems.
Aston Villa faces challenges with R. Barkley and Álex Moreno likely missing due to injuries. E. Konsa is suspended due to a red card, while L. Dobbin and Andrés García are also sidelined with injuries.
Match background
This encounter is pivotal for both teams as Brentford sits in 17th place without points, while Aston Villa currently occupies 12th place with a single point. Each side will be looking for crucial points to ensure their aspirations for a stable season.
Recent form
Brentford's recent form has not been favorable, suffering a loss in their last match. With a record of one game played, they have scored once but conceded three times. Their defensive vulnerabilities have raised concerns as they prepare for this fixture.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, has managed a draw in their most recent encounter. Despite not scoring, their strong defensive showing has been a highlight, achieving a clean sheet in their only match thus far.
Head-to-head record
- Mar 08 2025: Brentford 0 - 1 Aston Villa
- Dec 04 2024: Aston Villa 3 - 1 Brentford
- Apr 06 2024: Aston Villa 3 - 3 Brentford
- Dec 17 2023: Brentford 1 - 2 Aston Villa
Prediction
Considering Brentford's defensive issues and Aston Villa's strong start, this match could result in minimal scoring. Betting tip: Under 2.5 Goals may be a wise choice given both teams' recent performances.