Aston Villa 3-1 Brentford

Current streaks

Recent form

Aston Villa

Aston Villa are experiencing a concerning dip in form, having failed to secure a victory in their last eight matches across all competitions. The Villans' recent run includes a worrying streak of four consecutive losses, with their last win dating back to before this list of fixtures. Their defensive frailties are particularly evident, conceding an average of two goals per game in their last six outings, including a heavy 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. Villa's attacking prowess has also waned, managing to score only three goals in this period, with two of those coming in a single match against Crystal Palace. The team has struggled to keep clean sheets, managing just one in their last six games, which came in a goalless draw against Juventus in the Champions League. With their current ninth position in the league table, Villa will be keen to arrest this slump and rediscover their winning form to climb back up the standings.

Brentford

Brentford have shown impressive attacking form in their recent fixtures, scoring an average of 2.17 goals per game in their last six matches. The Bees have been particularly prolific in their home matches, netting four goals in each of their last two Premier League games at the Brentford Community Stadium. Their high-scoring encounters are evident, with 67% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of the games. Despite conceding in most matches, Brentford have managed to maintain a positive goal difference and secure three wins in their last six outings. Their recent 4-1 victory over Leicester City stands out as a particularly convincing performance, highlighting their potential to dominate opponents on their day. With 20 points from 13 games and sitting in 7th position, Brentford are showing signs of being a formidable mid-table team in the Premier League.

Recent home/away form

Aston Villa

Aston Villa's recent home form has been characterised by resilience and defensive solidity, albeit with a lack of attacking prowess. The Villans have been difficult to beat at Villa Park, with only one loss in their last six home matches, which came in the League Cup against Crystal Palace. They've kept three clean sheets during this period, including impressive shutouts against Juventus in the Champions League and Manchester United in the Premier League. However, Villa have struggled to convert draws into wins, with four of their last six home games ending level. Their goal-scoring output has been modest, averaging just one goal per game, with no particularly high-scoring encounters. Notably, 67% of these matches have seen fewer than 2.5 goals, highlighting a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring affairs at Villa Park.

Brentford

Brentford's recent away form has been concerning, with the Bees experiencing a challenging run of four consecutive Premier League defeats on the road before securing a goalless draw at Everton. Despite their relatively comfortable 7th position in the league, their away performances have been a cause for concern. The team have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring just 0.83 goals per game in their last six away matches, whilst conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. Interestingly, 67% of these matches have seen both teams score, and the same percentage have resulted in over 2.5 goals, suggesting that Brentford's away games tend to be entertaining affairs. Their sole away victory in this period came in the League Cup against lower-league opposition, Colchester, highlighting the difficulty they've faced in securing points on their Premier League travels.