Brentford, England – Brentford is preparing to host Aston Villa at the Gtech Community Stadium in a crucial mid-table clash in the Premier League this Saturday. Both teams currently sit level with 11 wins each in the league standings, with Villa occupying the 10th position and holding a four-point advantage over 11th-placed Brentford.
In their recent performance, Brentford has shown resilience by remaining unbeaten in three consecutive league matches. However, they faced a setback when their two-game winning streak came to an end with a 1-1 draw against Everton in their last outing. Despite taking the lead with a late first-half goal from Yoane Wissa, they were unable to secure the win as Everton’s Jake O’Brien scored the equalizer in the 77th minute.
On the other hand, Aston Villa has struggled in the league, winning only one of their last seven games and suffering a 4-1 defeat against Crystal Palace in their most recent match. They did manage to bounce back with a 2-0 victory over Cardiff City in the FA Cup fifth round, courtesy of Marco Asensio’s brace in the second half.
In their head-to-head matchups, Brentford and Aston Villa have faced each other 21 times across various competitions, with Villa leading the series 9-4. Brentford has outscored Villa 48-40 in league matches and boasts a stronger defensive record by conceding two fewer goals (43). Looking at their recent performances, Brentford has only managed one win in their seven Premier League encounters against Villa, suffering three losses in the process.
As the teams prepare to face off, Brentford will be without key players due to injuries, while Villa will be relying on their recent form and goal-scoring abilities to secure a win. With Villa’s better recent record in the fixture and their strong attacking prowess, they are expected to come out on top with a narrow victory in this upcoming clash. The match is set to be a closely contested affair, with both teams aiming to secure crucial points in the league standings.