Aston Villa vs Brentford Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Aston Villa vs Brentford Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: February 01, 2026 | Villa Park | Premier League | 14:00 GMT

We come to you with action from the English Premier League in a crucial match towards the top of the table. Aston Villa look to continue their impressive run of form to mount a title charge when they welcome European chasing Brentford to Villa Park in the Ollie Watkins derby.

Villa ended their Europa League league phase in impressive fashion, defeating Austria’s Red Bull Salzburg 3-2, while the Bees come into this fixture off the back of a 2-0 loss to Nottingham Forest.

Football Park believes this game has the tools to offer up an entertaining clash, but we are backing there to be goals at both ends.

Key Betting Tip: BTTS at 1.67 odds on Kwiff represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

odds subject to change.

Aston Villa vs Brentford Lineups

Aston Villa Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Emi Martinez; Ian Maatsen, Pau Torres, Ezri Konsa, Matty Cash; Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana; Emi Buendia, Morgan Rogers, Jadon Sancho; Ollie Watkins.

Team News: Aston Villa will be without Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn, Ross Barkley, and Alysson for this crucial fixture.

Brentford Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Caoimhin Kelleher; Rico Henry, Nathan Collins, Kristoffer Ajer, Michael Kayode; Vitali Janelt, Yehor Yarmoliuk; Kevin Schade, Mikkel Damsgaard, Mathias Jensen; Igor Thiago.

Team News: For the visitors, Fabio Carvalho and Joshua Dasilva are all sidelined for the clash.

Aston Villa vs Brentford: Season Story So Far

Villa have been very impressive so far this term, both in Europe and domestically. Although their league cup was less successful, they safely navigated their way to the fourth round of the FA Cup, and are also third in the topflight, as well as ending runners up in the Europa League.

As for the Bees, they are seriously impressing in the Premier League. Residing in eighth after 23 games, they have lost 10, but earning 10 wins also allows them to be just five points off the Champions League places.

Aston Villa vs Brentford Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

In the last 15 years, these sides have met on 17 occasions. The past in this fixture has been very mixed, with only nine wins occurring out of the 17 meetings. Brentford have won five to Villa’s four, with both sides coming away with two wins each in the past five.

• September 16, 2025: Brentford p1-1 Villa - EFL Cup
• August 23, 2025: Brentford 1-0 Villa
• March 8, 2025: Brentford 0-1 Villa
• December 4, 2024: Villa 3-1 Brentford
• April 6, 2024: Villa 3-3 Brentford

Aston Villa and Brentford: Recent Matches Analysis

Villa Last 5 Matches:

• Villa 3-2 RB Salzburg (H) - Europa League
• Villa 2-0 Newcastle (A)
• Villa 1-0 Fenerbahce (A) - Europa League
• Villa 0-1 Everton (H)
• Villa 2-1 Spurs (A) - FA Cup

The Villans have looked superb in recent weeks. Four wins in five, their blip against Everton has been responded to excellently. They have since calmly navigated their way to the Europa League knockout phase and kept up the title charge on Arsenal with a brilliant win in Newcastle.

Brentford Last 5 Matches:

• Brentford 0-2 Forest (H)
• Brentford 0-2 Chelsea (A)
• Brentford 2-0 Sheff Wed (A) - FA Cup
• Brentford 3-0 Sunderland (H)
• Brentford 4-2 Everton (A)

The Bees have been busy over the past month, and there may be worries over their recent form, suffering back-to-back defeats after their win over Sunderland left them in the top five. They now sit eighth after consecutive losses and will hope to bounce back here.

Aston Villa vs Brentford Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Aston Villa vs Brentford Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: BTTS @ 1.67 - Recent form suggests confidence in goals at both ends. With a staggering 60% chance of both teams to score according to our incredible in-house algorithm, this seems like a strong value option.

Key Players to Watch: Aston Villa vs Brentford

Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa): Villa have looked emphatically so far this campaign, and Rogers has been at the forefront of that success. The 23-year-old has seven goals and five assists to his name.

Igor Thiago (Brentford): The Bees have struggled to defend away from home this campaign, and will need goals to overcome Villa this weekend. Thiago offers this abundance so far this term, with the Brazilian having bagged 16 goals this season.

Aston Villa vs Brentford Match Facts

Referee: Tim Robinson.

Broadcast Details:

UK/INT’L: NOW, Sky Go, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports+ at 14:00 GMT.

Stadium Information: Located in Birmingham, England, Villa Park can hold up to just over 43,000 supporters, and this venue is expected to be packed in what could be a season-defining clash for both.

Aston Villa vs Brentford: Final Prediction

Aston Villa 3-1 Brentford