The Premier League continues with a full set of fixtures this weekend, and the competition for the top four spots remains intense.
The match between Aston Villa and Brentford is set for April 6th at Villa Park. Aston Villa currently holds 4th place with 59 points, while Brentford sits in 15th place with 28 points.
Match Preview
Aston Villa enters the match after a 4-1 defeat against Manchester City.
Despite opening the scoring in the 11th minute and equalizing 9 minutes later, Aston Villa couldn’t keep up.
Manchester City scored their second goal just before halftime and added two more in the second half to secure the win.
This loss means Aston Villa has only won 2 of their last 6 matches in all competitions, with victories against Ajax at home in the Europa Conference League and Wolverhampton Wanderers at home in the Premier League.
Recent trends show Aston Villa has won just once in their last 4 Premier League matches. Along with the defeat against Manchester City, they suffered a 4-0 home loss against Tottenham Hotspur, who are chasing a top-four spot.
Aston Villa has won 2 of their last 3 home Premier League games, with over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of their last 6 league matches at home.
Brentford heads to Villa Park after a goalless draw at home against Brighton in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
Brentford had only 5 attempts and failed to register a single shot on target in the 90 minutes.
This draw extends Brentford’s winless streak to 8 matches, all in the Premier League.
They faced defeats against Manchester City, West Ham, Arsenal, and Burnley away, as well as Liverpool at home, with draws against Chelsea and Manchester United at home.
Statistics indicate Brentford’s poor performance on the road, having lost 9 of their last 10 away Premier League games. However, they have managed to score in 6 of their last 7 away matches in the Premier League.
Team News & Updates:
Aston Villa receives a boost with the potential return of John McGinn and Ollie Watkins from injury.
However, Boubacar Kamara, Emi Buendia, Matty Cash, and Tyrone Mings remain sidelined due to various injuries.
Brentford’s lineup could feature Bryan Mbeumo, possibly starting for the first time since December.
However, injuries to key players such as Josh Dasilva, Rico Henry, Ben Mee, Aaron Hickey, and Kevin Schade, along with doubts over Christian Nørgaard and Ethan Pinnock’s fitness, pose challenges for the visitors.
Prediction & Analysis:
With both teams eager for a positive result, expect an intense and closely contested affair at Villa Park.
Despite Brentford’s struggles away from home, their ability to score goals could trouble Aston Villa’s defense.
However, the potential return of key players like McGinn and Watkins strengthens Aston Villa’s attack, tipping the scales slightly in their favor.
- Aston Villa 2-1 Brentford
