Aston Villa v Brentford: Hosts tipped to claim Premier League win despite contrasting form

Aston Villa will host Brentford in the sixth round of the Premier League on Saturday, 10 October 2026, with the visitors aiming to maintain their challenge near the top of the table.

Brentford sit third after collecting nine points from their opening five matches. They have scored 10 goals and conceded four, and strengthened their position in the last round with a 3-0 home victory over Chelsea.

Aston Villa are 16th with four points from five games. They have found the net four times while conceding nine goals, although their most recent league outing brought a significant boost as they beat Tottenham 3-2 away from home.

The bookmakers have been unable to identify a clear favourite before the match, reflecting the contrasting league positions and recent results of the two sides.

Aston Villa have lost only once in their past five matches in all competitions, winning the other four. Brentford, meanwhile, are unbeaten in 11 consecutive games.

Despite Brentford’s stronger start to the campaign and extended unbeaten run, the prediction is for Aston Villa to win at home and improve their position in the table. The recommended selection is an Aston Villa victory at what bookmakers are offering as a worthwhile price.

Recent meetings between the clubs have generally produced tight games. The total of more than 2.5 goals has not been reached in any of the four most recent head-to-head matches.