Aston Villa vs Brentford prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 10, 2026
On October 10, 2026, Aston Villa and Brentford will meet in the sixth round of the English Premier League. The hosts will look to show that they have improved during the international break.
Aston Villa vs Brentford: team news and expert analysis
The Birmingham club won the Europa League in the spring while also finishing fourth domestically. However, they began the new season with defeats, both in the UEFA Super Cup against PSG and in the Premier League. It was only in the autumn that they began to turn things around, beating Club Brugge in the Champions League, Coventry in the League Cup and, finally, Tottenham in the Premier League.
The London side pleasantly surprised with their progress last season, finishing ninth with 53 points. They lost the right to play in the Conference League to Brighton only on tiebreakers. This season, they have already beaten Birmingham and Reading in the League Cup and remain unbeaten in the Premier League, although they have drawn three times.
Emery's side score only 0.8 goals per match while conceding 1.8. Meanwhile, with two goals scored per game, the capital club allows opponents to find the net 0.8 times on average.
Previous matches: Aston Villa vs Brentford
The London side won both Premier League meetings last season and also eliminated their opponents on penalties in the League Cup after a 1-1 draw.
The teams are considered evenly matched. It is worth backing both teams to score (odds – 1.60).
Aston Villa vs Brentford: key statistics and trends
- Aston Villa have won three of their last four matches
- Both teams have scored in 40% of Aston Villa's matches, with an average total of 2.6 goals per game
- Brentford have not lost this season
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Brentford's matches, with an average total of 2.8 goals per game
Aston Villa vs Brentford: possible starting lineups
Aston Villa play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Suzuki - Ruggeri, Mings, Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka - Gomez, Kamara - Buendia, Manzambi, McGinn - Jackson
Brentford play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Kelleher - Ajer, Schuster, Lewis-Potter, Kayode - Yanelt, Yarmolyuk - Schade, Damsgaard, Anthony - Igor Thiago
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