Aston Villa look to continue their league form, as they welcome the visit from an over-performing Brentford side, who will be looking to bounce back after their recent results.
Unai Emery's side rounded off their European campaign with a 3-2 home win against RB Salzburg, and now his Aston Villa side looks to focus on their unprecedented title charge in the Premier League. Aston Villa are admittedly heading into this game with two league wins in their last five matches, although the teams around them, such as Arsenal and Manchester City, have ultimately failed to capitalise. The Villains secured a vital three points away from home against Newcastle United last time out, and in this fixture against Brentford, home form will be a major factor. Aston Villa have won eight of their 11 league games this season, and their attacking output has been credible, averaging 1.8 goals per game while creating 3.3 big chances per game.
Brentford have been the surprise package in the Premier League this season, given the pre-season notion that Keith Andrews would have struggled to keep Brentford up. The Bees are potentially looking at a European place this campaign, although recent results have halted the progress. Brentford head into this game following consecutive defeats against Nottingham Forest (0-2) and Chelsea (2-0).
Aston Villa's home form is simply too strong for the Bees, and the home side should record all three points here.
Aston Villa 3-1 Brentford
