Premier League: Brentford vs. Aston Villa Picks — Visitors to Come Unstuck Following Memorable UCL Win? (Mar 8)

Aston Villa quickly turn their attentions back to the Premier League this weekend when they travel to Brentford.

Unai Emery’s side picked up a famous European win on the road on Tuesday, claiming a 3-1 success over Club Brugge. However, their league form in 2025 has been indifferent to this point.

Brentford sit just four points behind Villa in the current standings, and they come into this round after going three without a defeat in the Premier League.

Odds

Bees Winless in Five Against Villa

Brentford are winless in their last five against Villa in the Premier League. Over that period, the Villa have recorded three wins. Meanwhile, the West Midlands side have scored at least once in each of their last seven against the Bees.

Brentford vs. Aston Villa Key Stats

• Brentford are winless in their last six home matches, having previously won seven of their first eight.
• Aston Villa have picked up just four points from a possible 27 on the road.

Brentford Team News

The hosts will be without Sepp van den Berg, Mathias Jensen, Christian Norgaard, and Rico Henry this weekend. Aaron Hickey and Joshua Dasilva both remain out.

Possible Lineup

M. Flekken (GK); K. Ajer, N. Collins, E. Pinnock, K. Lewis-Potter, Y. Yarmolyuk, V. Janelt, B. Mbeumo, M. Damsgaard, K. Schade, Y. Wissa

Aston Villa Team News

Ross Barkley and Amadou Onana remain out until the end of the month. Donyell Malen could be fit enough to return to the bench this weekend.

Possible Lineup

E. Martinez (GK); M. Cash, A. Disasi, T. Mings, L. Digne, J. McGinn, Y. Tielemans, L. Bailey, M. Rogers, M. Asensio, O. Watkins

Brentford vs. Aston Villa Prop Picks

Aston Villa and Brentford both have excellent disciplinary records this season, with the visitors averaging just 2.00 yellows per 90, and the Bees averaging a Premier League-low of 1.37 cards per match. Therefore, under 3.5 cards could be an interesting betting angle.

Bryan Mbeumo’s pace could be an issue for the Villa defense this weekend. The forward has scored 15 in 27 league appearances this season, and he has registered an xG of 10.13 from an average of 2.19 shots per 90.

Brentford vs. Aston Villa Picks

It shouldn’t be overlooked that Villa have an important Champions League second leg against Club Brugge just four days after this Premier League clash.

Therefore, it is worth taking a chance on the Bees getting their home form back on track after going six without a victory at the Gtech Community Stadium.