Brentford vs Aston Villa: Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore Coral’s detailed preview for Brentford vs Aston Villa in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Brentford vs Aston Villa

• Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Brentford Community Stadium

Brentford started the 2025/26 Premier League campaign with a 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. They'll be looking to bounce back at home, where they might find some comfort. Their style of play has demonstrated resilience in recent seasons, and they will need to rediscover that resilience of recent seasons to get back to winning ways. 

Aston Villa picked up a goalless home draw against Newcastle United in their Premier League opener. The result wasn’t the worst, as they saw centre-back Ezri Konsa sent off in the second half for a foul on Anthony Gordon. 

They'll need to find a way to break down Brentford's defence, which has shown it can be breached already this season but also can hold firm. The match could hinge on Villa's ability to convert chances and Brentford's effectiveness in counter-attacks.

Match Prediction: Brentford 1-1 Aston Villa

The Bees will know that they will have to up their game after the opening game defeat. The loss at Forest could affect their confidence going into this encounter. However, playing at home could provide the boost they need to turn their form around against a resilient Villa side. 

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Nottingham Forest (A)

Villa demonstrated their defensive solidity by keeping a clean sheet against Newcastle, but ultimately failed to find the back of the net. The fact that they failed to score in their season opener could be a concern as they face Brentford. Villa will need to be more clinical in front of goal if they hope to secure a win.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Newcastle United (H)

Historically, Aston Villa have had the upper hand in recent encounters with Brentford, winning three out of the last five matches. The most recent clash saw Villa secure a 1-0 victory away from home, suggesting they might have the psychological edge going into this game.

Recent Premier League Results

• Brentford 0-1 Aston Villa (08 Mar 2025)

• Aston Villa 3-1 Brentford (04 Dec 2024)

• Aston Villa 3-3 Brentford (06 Apr 2024)

• Brentford 1-2 Aston Villa (17 Dec 2023)

• Brentford 1-1 Aston Villa (22 Apr 2023)

• Yoane Wissa (Not considered for selection due to doubts over his future with the club) - Out

• Gustavo Nunes (Hamstring injury) - Out

• Vitaly Janelt (Heel injury) - Doubt

• Kevin Schade (Knock) - Doubt

• Ezri Konsa (Suspended)

• Andres Garcia (Knock) - Out

• Ross Barkley (Knock) - Out

• Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, Berg, Henry, Yarmoliuk, Jensen, Carvalho, Milambo, Lewis-Potter, Thiago
  
  Brentford's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure while relying on the creativity of Carvalho and Yarmoliuk to unlock Aston Villa's defence. Their opening result indicates that they need to improve in both defence and attack to secure a positive outcome.

• Bizot, Cash, Torres, Mings, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers, Watkins
  
  Aston Villa's predicted lineup emphasises a strong defensive core, featuring Torres and Mings, with the aim of keeping a clean sheet. The inclusion of Watkins and Rogers as their attacking threat indicates a strategy to exploit any defensive lapses by Brentford and capitalise on counter-attacks.

• Fabio Carvalho (Brentford) vs Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa): This midfield battle could be crucial in determining which team controls the tempo of the game.

• Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) vs Nathan Collins (Brentford): Watkins' ability to break through Brentford's defence will be tested by Collins' defensive prowess.

• Caoimhín Kelleher (Brentford): The goalkeeper's performance will be vital in keeping Aston Villa's attack at bay.

• Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa): His creativity and ability to unlock defences could be the key to Villa's success in this match.

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