Aston Villa continued their successful campaign during the week, when they came from behind to defeat Salzburg in the UEFA Europa League.

That result saw them finish second in the league phase table, as manager Unai Emery’s side made it three consecutive wins across all competitions.

Villa overturned a shocking record at St James’ Park last weekend, to bounce back from defeat to Everton in their penultimate English Premier League match.

They now welcome Brentford, who occupy the nose-bleeding heights of eighth in the Premier League table.

Manager Keith Andrews’ side had been unbeaten in five Premier League matches prior to back-to-back defeats in their last two games.

The Bees are still buzzing around the European places, though, something only seen in a parallel universe up to now.

What are the best bets for Aston Villa vs Brentford?

Aston Villa to win

Villa Park is easily one of the most difficult places to go as an away side, not just because of the spaghetti junction on the M1.

The return of Tammy Abraham and Douglas Luiz will boost the hosts, as they arrive to add quality to a side that has lost only twice at home this season.

Aston Villa to win is an obvious play.

Ollie Watkins and/or Morgan Rogers to score or assist

Adding Ollie Watkins and/or Morgan Rogers to have a hand in the goal could be flagged by HMRC as money laundering.

Igor Thiago to score

Brentford carry a threat through the Premier League’s second-highest goal scorer, Igor Thiago, who will be the man to score should Brentford give him an opportunity.

Backing him to score could be a shrewd price, given the quality of opponents that he is facing.

Where can I watch Aston Villa vs Brentford?

For viewers in the USA, Sunday’s match will be shown live and exclusively on Peacock. Kick off is at 9:00 EST.

Supporters in the UK will be able to watch this match on Sky Sports. It is part one of their Super Sunday programme, kicking off at 14:00.

What is Aston Villa’s current form?

W-L-W-W-W

What is Brentford’s current form?

W-W-W-L-L

What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Aston Villa and Brentford?

16/09/25 – Brentford 1-1 (4-2 pens) Aston Villa (Carabao Cup – L16)

23/08/25 – Brentford 1-0 Aston Villa (EPL)

08/03/25 – Brentford 0-1 Aston Villa(EPL)

04/12/24 – Aston Villa 3-1 Brentford (EPL)

06/04/24 – Aston Villa 3-3 Brentford (EPL)

What is Aston Villa’s predicted team?

Martinez – Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen – Bogarde, Onana – Sancho, Rogers, Buendia – Watkins

Injured: Barkley, Kamara, McGinn, Tielemans, Edward

Doubt: None

What is Brentford’s predicted team?

Kelleher – Kayode, Collins, Ajer, Henry – Yarmoliuk, Janelt, Jensen – Lewis-Potter, Thiago, Schade

Injured: Carvalho, Dasilva

Doubt: None

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