Aston Villa
- Aston Villa have won eight of their 11 home games in the Premier League this season, conceding just 0.82 goals per game at Villa Park.
- They sit third with 46 points from 23 games and appear to be in good shape to repeat that level of consistency over the next few months.
Brentford
- Brentford have lost eight of their 11 away games in the Premier League, conceding 20 goals in total.
- Brentford have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five in all competitions, including back-to-back defeats to Chelsea and Nottingham Forest.
Head-to-Head
Brentford have won two of the last three meetings between these clubs across all competitions, including the 5-3 EFL Cup thriller four months ago.
Key Players
- Key players to watch:
- Ollie Watkins (eight goals in PL) has been in good goalscoring form recently with three in his last five.
- Igor Thiago, Brentford's talisman, has 16 in 23 PL games, making him a clear goal threat with five in his last five.
Betting Insights
So there is a lot to like about the Over 2.5 goals bet, which is priced at 1.75 , but the 1.9 quote for Villa looks like an opportunity given the recent head-to-head history.
Prediction
Take the home side to edge this one after back-to-back victories over Fenerbahce and Newcastle.
