Aston Villa are unbeaten in six meetings with Brentford, winning four of them, seeking three successive away victories over the Bees, having been winless in five encounters in West London, dating back to 1953, beforehand.
Brentford vs Aston Villa preview
After neither made a flying start to their respective Premier League campaigns last weekend, will there be a winner in West London? Aston Villa were held to a goalless draw by Newcastle on Saturday, second best throughout, notably creating 0.00 xG in the first half, which isn't ideal. In the end, they were thankful to earn a point, given that Ezri Konsa was sent off just after the hour mark.
Unai Emery has surely been frustrated by Villa's lack of transfer activity this summer, requiring a bigger squad as the Claret and Blue Army target strong campaigns both domestically and in the Europa League too. For now, the Villans are enjoying the luxuries of one game a week, and will make the trip to the capital this weekend favourites to pick up three points this time.
That though is, in part, due to the concern most observers have about Brentford. The Bees were demolished 3-1 by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground to commence their campaign on Sunday, three down by the interval, meaning Igor Thiago's late spot-kick was a mere footnote.
This summer, Brentford have lost manager Thomas Frank, captain Christian Nørgaard and top-scorer Bryan Mbeumo, appointing Keith Andrews as their new head coach, the first time he's ever occupied such a role. The Irishman may be an excellent manager, we don't know yet, but, either-way, he has a very tough job on his hands, one that won't be made any easier if his team get off to a rough start, making the daunting trip to Sunderland next weekend. The Brentford Community Stadium was the place to go for Premier League goals last season, witnessing 75 in all, more than any other ground, so will Brentford's home opener this time round be an entertaining affair?
Brentford vs Aston Villa head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 22.
- Brentford Wins: 4. Draws: 8. Aston Villa Wins: 10.
Brentford team news
Despite a heavy defeat at Nottingham Forest last Sunday, there were individual positive to take. First, now former club-record signing Igor Thiago scored his first Premier League, and first for the club, having seen a miserly 169 minutes of action last time round due to two serious knee injuries. He'll once again lead the line, given that Yoane Wissa is on strike, seeking to force through a move.
Meantime, Aaron Hickey came off the bench at the City Ground, his first appearance for anyone for 659 days due to countless injury set backs. On the opposite side, Rico Henry started, doing so for the first time in the Premier League in 701 days, when he ruptured his ACL, which is another major boost.
There were debuts for goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher and midfielder Antoni Milambo, while Jordan Henderson did so off the bench. Dango Ouattara did not join in time from Bournemouth, but the Burkina Faso international, who has cost £42.5 million, will surely be involved here. Lastly, Mikkel Damsgaard will return, having missed the season opener to attend the birth of his child.
Brentford predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: (4-4-1-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Henry; Jensen, Yarmolyuk, Milambo, Lewis-Potter; Damsgaard, Thiago.
Brentford player to watch vs Aston Villa
Having now left Liverpool, Caoimhín Kelleher will finally get the chance to be a regular nimber one goalkeeper but, based on last weekend's evidence, he's set to be very busy this season.
Aston Villa team news
Marco Bizot was the only Aston Villa debutant on opening weekend, but he'll be on the bench for this one, with Emi Martínez returning in goal, having served his one-match suspension.
Meantime, fellow new recruit Evann Guessand was an unused substitute against Newcastle, hoping to see some action here. Lastly, with Ezri Konsa banned, following his sending off, will Pau Torres come in to partner Tyone Mings? The two left-footers have never previously partnered each-other. Alternatively, Lamare Bogarde or Boubacar Kamara could fill-in at the back, but that isn't ideal.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Brentford: (4-3-3): Martínez; Cash, Mings, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Onana, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Watkins.
Aston Villa player to watch vs Brentford
Ollie Watkins will come up against his former club, looking to add to his excellent record against the Bees, bagging five goals in his last four appearances against them, netting in each match.
Brentford vs Aston Villa prediction
We're backing Aston Villa to win this one. Unai Emery's team is strong and boast plenty of quality, while the same cannot be said of Brentford, who are set to struggle: Brentford 0-2 Aston Villa.
Brentford vs Aston Villa FAQs - Premier League
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What is the date and kick-off time for Brentford vs Aston Villa in the Premier League?
Brentford vs Aston Villa takes place on Saturday 23 August 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (BST), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PDT).