Both of Brentford’s victories in the new Premier League season have come at home, but they remain unbeaten on their travels after draws at Leeds United and Bournemouth, and they should be confident they can see off Aston Villa on Saturday.
The Bees were tipped to struggle last term under Keith Andrews, but they secured two 1-0 wins over Villa, including February’s success in the Midlands.
Villa, who ended last season by lifting the Europa League, have struggled to adapt to life without some of their biggest names after a difficult summer.
Aston Villa v Brentford Tips Summary
Best Bet - Brentford to win @ 8/5
Alternative Bet - Igor Thiago to score at any time @ 5/4
Bet Builder - Over 2 goals, Kevin Schade 1+ shots on target and Boubacar Kamara to be booked @ 31/4
Aston Villa v Brentford Prediction
Best Bet: Brentford to win @ 8/5
While they got over the line to win their most recent Premier League game at Tottenham Hotspur, it has still been a difficult start to the season for Aston Villa and Brentford will be a tough nut to crack upon their return to action following the international break.
Spurs are one of only two teams who have scored fewer goals than Villa this season, despite their 3-2 win in north London, and it will take more than a win against a team seemingly in continuous crisis to settle the nerves at Villa Park.
This is a perfect situation for Brentford to exploit. The Bees have already beaten Tottenham and Chelsea and there has been enough to like about their draws at Leeds and Bournemouth to suggest they can leave the Midlands with three points, especially as they beat Unai Emery’s side home and away last season.
Alternative Bet: Igor Thiago to score at any time @ 5/4
Brentford striker Igor Thiago opened his league account for the season when the Bees saw off London rivals Chelsea in their final outing before the international break, and it was a goal that had been coming.
The Brazilian forward had missed a penalty in the 3-0 win over Tottenham on the opening weekend and then had five shots in the 2-2 draw at Leeds, so that first goal did not seem far away and he can build upon that by finding the net against Villa.
After scoring 22 times last season, he should soon be back among the goals on a regular basis.
Aston Villa v Brentford Bet Builder Tip
Over 2 goals
Kevin Schade 1+ shots on target
Boubacar Kamara to be booked
Pays 31/4
Both meetings last season ended in 1-0 victories for Brentford, but there looks a strong chance that this game will be a lot more open.
The Bees scored three times in beating both Tottenham and Chelsea, and while the merits of a 6-1 win over Birmingham City in the EFL Cup can be discussed, it does demonstrate they know the route to goal.
With Villa finding their shooting boots in the 3-2 win over Spurs in their final game before the international break, there could be more than two successful strikes at Villa Park.
All three of Kevin Schade’s goals for Brentford in the league this season have come on the road and six of his 13 goal attempts have been on target, so don’t be surprised if the German forward tests the Villa goalkeeper on Saturday.
Home midfielder Boubacar Kamara has escaped the referee’s notebook so far this season, but this could be the afternoon when his indiscretions catch up with him.
Kamara has committed multiple offences against Brighton, Arsenal and Tottenham without picking up a first yellow card of the campaign and he may not be as fortunate this time.
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Key Match Stats
Only Tottenham Hotspur and Coventry City have scored fewer goals in the Premier League this season than Aston Villa
Villa have kept only two clean sheets in their last 12 games
Both teams have scored in five of Brentford’s last six matches
The Bees have lost just three of their last 20 Premier League outings
Keith Andrews’ side have scored first in all four of their away games this season
The last four meetings have all featured fewer than three goals
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