Aston Villa vs Brentford: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Aston Villa prepare to host Brentford on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 under referee Robinson, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Aston Villa, currently 3rd in the standings with 50 points from 26 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 28 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Brentford, sitting 7th with 40 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Aston Villa and Brentford have been competitive, with Brentford claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Brighton, Aston Villa recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Martinez, Maatsen, Mings, Konsa, Bogarde, Luiz, Onana, Rogers , Buendia, Sancho, Watkins. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Brentford's last outing came against Arsenal, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Kelleher, Henry, Van den Berg, Ajer, Kayode, Janelt, Yarmoliuk, Lewis-Potter, Jensen, Ouattara, Thiago. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Aston Villa are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, Brentford are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Aston Villa's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Brentford's games average 2.4 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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