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

Explore Ladbrokes’ 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 didn’t make the best of starts to the campaign, with a 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest on the opening weekend. They'll be looking to bounce back at home, where they tend to play with more confidence. 

Their style is all about quick transitions and pressing high up the pitch, which could catch Villa off guard if they're not careful. If Brentford can get their attacking players firing, they might nick a win here.

Aston Villa produced a goalless draw against Newcastle at Villa Park in gameweek one after the second-half dismissal of Ezri Konsa. They'll need to be more clinical in front of goal if they want to take anything from this game. 

Villa's approach is usually more controlled, trying to dominate possession and break down the opposition slowly. It'll be interesting to see if they can adapt to Brentford's high-energy style and come away with a result.

Match Prediction: Brentford 2-1 Aston Villa

The loss to Nottingham Forest was a wake-up call for the Bees on the opening weekend. At home, they'll look to utilise their high-pressing game to unsettle Villa and create chances. If they can start the game strongly and maintain the intensity, they have a good chance of getting back to winning ways.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Nottingham Forest (A)

The Villans kicked off the new campaign with a goalless draw against Newcastle. They will need to be a more attacking threat than they were in their league opener. 

Away from home, Villa will need to be more proactive and take the game to Brentford if they want to turn their fortunes around. It's all about finding that cutting edge in the final third for them.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Newcastle United (H)

Historically, Aston Villa have had the upper hand over Brentford, winning three of their last five league encounters. The most recent match saw Villa edge out Brentford 1-0, but the Bees have shown they can compete, having drawn and lost narrowly in previous meetings.

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) - Out

• Vitaly Janelt (Heel) - 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 they'll stick with their high-pressing style, with Carvalho and Milambo looking to disrupt Villa's midfield. The inclusion of Thiago up top suggests they'll look to exploit any defensive lapses from Villa.

• Bizot, Cash, Torres, Mings, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers, Watkins

Aston Villa's predicted lineup suggests they'll aim to control the game through midfield, featuring Tielemans and Onana. Watkins will be crucial up front, looking to lead the line effectively.

• Caoimhín Kelleher vs Ollie Watkins: This duel could be crucial, with Kelleher needing to be at his best to keep Watkins quiet.

• Rico Henry vs Matty Cash: A battle down the flanks, with Henry's defensive work rate up against Cash's attacking threat.

• Nathan Collins (Brentford): Collins will be key in organising the Brentford defence and dealing with Villa's attacks.

• Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa): Watkins needs to find his scoring boots if Villa are to get anything from this game.

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