Aston Villa will look to record just their second Premier League win of the season when they welcome Brentford to Villa Park as action resumes in the English top flight after the international break.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides more insight into the October 10 matchup.
Aston Villa vs Brentford match preview
Aston Villa enter this clash on the back of an impressive 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur in their last league outing, marking their first Premier League win of the campaign. The Europa League champions saw several high profile names leave the club during the summer, with the likes of Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Martinez, Ollie Watkins and Ezri Konsa key departures.
While they have brought in some replacements, they have struggled badly this season and have now picked up four points from five games. They are currently 16th on the standings and they have scored four goals, conceding nine times.
Johan Manzambi, he’s in your head 🇨🇭 https://t.co/DL6pBd5nV1
— Aston Villa (@AstonVilla) October 6, 2026
Brentford, meanwhile, have picked up from where they ended last season and have enjoyed a flying start to the new campaign. The Bees are one of the five remaining unbeaten sides alongside Manchester City, Liverpool, Leeds United and Everton.
They have won two of their five games, while also recording three draws and they currently occupy the fourth position, six points off top spot. Keith Andrews side have also scored 10 times, while they have only allowed in four goals so far in the league this season.
Aston Villa vs Brentford Head-to-Head
(Last five meetings)
- 01.02.2026 – Aston Villa 0-1 Brentford
- 16.09.2025 – Brentford 2-1 Aston Villa
- 23.08.2025 – Brentford 1-0 Aston Villa
- 08.03.2025 – Brentford 0-1 Aston Villa
- 04.12.2024 – Aston Villa 3-1 Brentford
Brentford have narrowly held the upper hand in recent meetings between these two sides, winning three of their last five matches while Asto Villa have won only two.
The Bees are also unbeaten in the last three meetings, winning all three.
Best betting odds
Away (Brentford) to Win or Draw — 1.52 (via 1xBet)
Prediction
Brentford are the better side at the moment with their form and quality, while recent history also favours them to at least get a favourable result from this encounter.
Recent form: Aston Villa
Aston Villa have endured a tough start to the campaign, picking up just a single win from their first five matches of the Premier League season, which was a 3-2 win over Spurs in their last game.
Villa have only kept one clean sheet, while they also failed to score in their first three league games of the season. They have also lost both of their games at home, and their points have come in two of their three away outings.
This time next week … A sold out away end at Villa Park awaits 😍 https://t.co/7ffguwo0L0
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) October 3, 2026
Recent form: Brentford
Brentford have enjoyed a good start to the campaign and have recorded two wins from their matches so far.
The Bees have also kept two clean sheets, although both of their games away from home have ended in draws.
Player to watch
Ibrahim Mbaye (Aston Villa)
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The Senegalese youngster joined the club during the summer from PSG and will now be looking to carry his fine form during the international break to club level.
Ibrahim Mbaye’s pace and quality on the flanks could prove very important if Villa are to get a favourable outcome from this clash.
