Match preview

Aston Villa (16th, 4 pts) host Brentford (4th, 9 pts) at Villa Park on Saturday 10 October, kick-off 15:00.

Aston Villa are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 4, conceded 9). Brentford are unbeaten, having won 2 and drawn 3 of their last five league games (scored 10, conceded 4).

The last league meeting, in February 2026, finished Aston Villa 0–1 Brentford.

Varless AI expects around 1.4 goals for Aston Villa and 1.4 for Brentford, making Aston Villa 37% to win, the draw 27% and Brentford 37%. The bookmakers see it much the same way.

Best prices right now: Aston Villa 13/8 (Unibet), the draw 13/5 (Casumo) and Brentford 13/8 (Casumo).