Aston Villa vs Brentford Prediction and Betting Tips
Aston Villa vs Brentford Prediction and Betting Tips for this exciting clash on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 14:00 GMT. Fans can catch the action live on Sky Sports and Peacock from Villa Park. You can Discover Premier League Predictions from our expert team right here.
Unai Emery has his side sitting third in the table after three straight wins. They are currently only four points behind Arsenal. Meanwhile, the Bees are eighth but come off a tough home loss to Nottingham Forest. It is a massive game for both clubs involved.
Aston Villa vs Brentford Key Facts and Stats
Aston Villa have collected 25 points from 11 home matches at Villa Park this season.
Brentford are currently sitting in eighth place despite losing their last two Premier League games.
Leading scorer Ollie Watkins is a major doubt after suffering a hamstring injury on Thursday.
The Bees possess the league's best away corner average with 6.36 won per match.
Villa's home defense is one of the strongest allowing only 0.82 goals per game.
Igor Thiago has already netted 16 goals for the London side in the current campaign.
One of the best home defenses with 0.82 goals conceded
Highly effective at winning fouls averaging 15.00 per match
Calm under pressure receiving only 1.36 cards per match
- Aston Villa's Weaknesses
Relatively low average of 12.45 shots per home match
Struggles to get shots on target averaging only 4.91
Average corner production at home with 5.18 per game
League Position
9
+ Brentford's Strengths
Best away corner average in the league with 6.36
Consistent attacking output with 100% of games over 1.5 goals
Disciplined defending away with only 11.00 fouls committed
Solid 1.09 goals scored average on the road
- Brentford's Weaknesses
Poor away form with only 0.82 points per game
High volume of goals conceded away averaging 1.82
Rarely win fouls away with a low 9.00 average
Match Preview
The nostalgia in Birmingham is real with Douglas Luiz and Tammy Abraham returning to the fold. Abraham might even start since Watkins is struggling with a hamstring problem. Losing their top scorer is a blow, but Emery knows how to adapt his tactical setups.
Villa's home form has been a bedrock for their title charge this year. Aside from a slip against Everton, they have been nearly perfect in front of their fans. The atmosphere on Sunday will likely be intense as they chase those top two spots.
Defensively, the Villans are very compact at home, conceding less than one goal per match. However, with Boubacar Kamara and John McGinn sidelined, the midfield battle becomes much harder. Still, their 2.27 points per game at home shows a level of consistency that few teams can match.
Brentford travel to Birmingham looking to halt a slide of two consecutive defeats. Keith Andrews has done a brilliant job, keeping them well away from any relegation talk. They are only four points away from the European spots, which is quite an incredible achievement.
Away from home, the Bees struggle to find consistency, ranking 16th in points per game. They concede 1.82 goals on average when playing on the road. That said, their 6.36 corners per match suggest they are still very active in the final third of the pitch.
Igor Thiago is the man to watch with 16 goals already this season. If he gets service, Villa's backline will have a long afternoon. Even so, finding Premier League Predictions that favor an away win here is difficult given the massive gap in league positions.
Aston Villa vs Brentford Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)
Unai Emery
GK
E. Martinez
DF
M. Cash, E. Konsa, P. Torres, I. Maatsen
MF
A. Onana, L. Bogarde J. Sancho, M. Rogers, E. Buendia
FW
T. Abraham
OUT
J. McGinn(OUT),
B. Kamara(OUT),
Y. Tielemans(OUT),
A. García(OUT),
O. Watkins(QUES),
R. Barkley(QUES),
Alysson(OUT)
Brentford (4-2-3-1)
Keith Andrews
GK
C. Kelleher
DF
M. Kayode, S. van den Berg, N. Collins, R. Henry
MF
M. Jensen, V. Janelt D. Ouattara, Y. Yarmolyuk, K. Schade
FW
I. Thiago
OUT
A. Milambo(OUT),
F. Carvalho(OUT),
J. Dasilva(OUT),
M. Damsgaard(QUES),
K. Ajer(QUES)
Referee
Tim Robinson
Prediction
Brentford Over 3.5 Corners @1.62
Brentford currently leads the entire league in away corner statistics. They average 6.36 corners when playing on the road, which is significantly higher than most top teams. Even when they lose matches, their direct style of play involves many crosses and deflected shots. This tactical approach naturally leads to a high volume of set pieces being awarded to the Bees throughout the full 90 minutes.
Aston Villa concede an average of 4.82 corners per home game. When you combine this with the high attacking output from the visitors, the corner line seems quite low. The Bees have hit over 3.5 corners in the majority of their away fixtures this season. Given their need to bounce back from recent defeats, we expect them to push forward and earn many set pieces.
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FAQ : Aston Villa vs Brentford Prediction
Who is likely to win the Aston Villa vs Brentford match?
Aston Villa enters this contest as the strong favorite because of their dominant home form. They currently average 2.27 points per game at Villa Park and sit high in the top 3 of the standings.
Where can I watch Aston Villa vs Brentford live?
The Aston Villa vs Brentford Premier League match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and Peacock (USA).
What time is the kick off for Aston Villa vs Brentford?
The game is scheduled to start at 14:00 (GMT) on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Will Ollie Watkins be available for this game?
There is significant uncertainty regarding Watkins after he picked up a hamstring injury on Thursday night. If he cannot play, Tammy Abraham is expected to lead the line for the Villans.
What is the most interesting statistic for this fixture?
Brentford actually holds the best away corner record in the league, winning an average of 6.36 corners per match on their travels, which could be a key factor in the game.
Alexandru Florin is a football betting expert, providing tips and accumulator predictions for xpertstats.com since 2022. With a strong focus on data-driven analysis, he delivers well-researched insights and reliable advice for bettors aiming for long-term profit.
