Aston Villa vs Brentford Predictions, Betting Tips and Preview

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Aston Villa vs Brentford predictions and betting tips for Wednesday night’s Chmpionship game which takes place at Villa Park and kicks off at 7:45pm. Which of these two sides will continue their unbeaten run?

This is considered to be the best midweek Championship match and it’s fascinating match-up between two sides with very contrasting styles. See our betting tips and match predictions below.

Aston Villa vs Brentford Predictions

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Reasons for Our Aston Villa vs Brentford Predictions

It’s been a superb start to the season for Brentford who may finally justify that ‘dark horse’ tag which has been assigned to them for a number of seasons now. The Bees are a joy to watch under Dean Smith and smacked five past Brentford on the opening day of the season before drawing against Stoke and easing past Sheffield Wednesday. They would have beaten the Potters had it not been for a defensive howler and they will feel confident about getting something from this match with Villa. Steve Bruce’s men came from behind to beat Hull before a late show against Wigan snatched all three points. They were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Ipswich at the weekend and they aren’t quite working at their full capacity just yet. Some supporters still aren’t convinced by the Geordie and there has been a slight over-reliance on set-piece goals so far. Nevertheless, they have some very effective set-piece takers with John McGinn able to send in pinpoint deliveries and they will prove tough to beat. It’s worth taking a chance on Brentford to edge this but just to be on the safe side, our first Aston Villa vs Brentford prediction is Brentford Draw No Bet at Evens with Paddy Power. You can use their free £20 to back any of this week’s Championship predictions.

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BTTS has landed in each of Villa’s three games so far and they are clearly lacking a leader since the departure of John Terry. They have yet to find a reliable defensive partner for James Chester and they could be liable to concede to Brentford this evening. The Bees are hardly watertight themselves but they’ve only conceded twice so far. Chris Mepham has been fantastic and has quickly drawn a line under his error at Stoke. Both sides carry a threat and this could be a very watchable and hugely entertaining 90 minutes. Both Teams to Score? Yes is available at 14/19 with Sport Pesa and it’s the second of our Aston Villa vs Brentford predictions.

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Last season, Neal Maupay missed a buckets of chances throughout the campaign and although he did hit the back of the net on occasion, he was fairly frustrating to watch for Brentford fans. Although he is still culpable in front of goal, his strike-rate has improved significantly and he’s already off the mark for the season. The 22-year is still learning his craft and will be hoping to score his fourth of the season tonight. He’s full of confidence at the moment and he looks the obvious pick to score during the 90 minutes here. Neal Maupay to score anytime is the third of our Aston Villa vs Brentford predictions and is available at 24/13 with 888Sport.

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Aston Villa vs Brentford Recommended Bets and Odds

Our Aston Villa vs Brentford predictions are expecting the away side to shade this but there will be many punters who are keen on backing the hosts in this one. They can be backed at 6/4 with Ladbrokes. It’s 9/4 for the Bees to take all three points whilst the draw can be backed at 23/10. Villa’s games have been relatively high-scoring so far and Over 2.5 Goals looks generously price at Evens in this encounter. Our anytime goalscorer prediction Neal Maupay is available at 9/2 to bag the first goal of the game whilst Jonathon Kodjia, who got off the mark at the weekend is available at the same price.

Aston Villa vs Brentford Preview

See information on the team news, key players and match stats below

Aston Villa Team News vs Brentford

Orjan Nyland didn’t cover himself in glory on debut but he may keep his place in goal. Scott Hogan remains on the sidelines alongside Keenan Davies.

Brentford Team News vs Aston Villa

Rico Henry is the main absentee for the Bees with Emiliano Marcondes also unlikely to feature. Ryan Woods is struggling to break back into the XI after his proposed summer move fell through.

Aston Villa Key Player vs Brentford

John McGinn’s deliveries are excellent and he will place the ball on the head of a teammate from virtually every set-piece situation. Brentford will need to ensure they are defensively sound in this game.

Brentford Key Player vs Aston Villa

Ollie Watkins is one of the liveliest players in the Championship and he is likely to cause problems for the opposition in this game. He will give Villa’s full-backs headaches and has a keen eye for goal.

Aston Villa vs Brentford Stats

  • Villa haven’t beaten Brentford in four attempts
  • The last two meetings here have both ended all-square
  • Brentford have netted eight goals in their opening three matches
  • Villa are still searching for their first clean sheet of the campaign.
  • The Villains lost just three times at home last season

Aston Villa vs Brentford Betting Tips

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Both Teams to Score Prediction

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Anytime Goalscorer Tip

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