The upcoming Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Brentford on December 4th, 2024, promises to be a compelling encounter. Aston Villa currently finds itself in a precarious position, sitting 12th in the league and enduring an eight-game winless streak . In contrast, Brentford is enjoying a three-game unbeaten run and recently secured an impressive 4-1 victory against Leicester City . This juxtaposition of form sets the stage for what could be a pivotal match for both teams.
Aston Villa – Last 10 League Games
Villa have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. The Birmingham club have averaged 53.6% possession, 454.5 passes and 6.5 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.8 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 12.2 attempts and 4.5 corners.
Top scorer Ollie Watkins has found the net 6 times, Morgan Rogers 3, with Ross Barkley and Jhon Duran both scoring 2. Youri Tielemans has the most assists with 3, while goalie Emiliano Martinez has recorded 1 clean sheets.
Brentford – Last 10 League Games
Brentford have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 2.1 goals from 10.8 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal. Thomas Frank's team average 49.7% possession, 449.3 passes, 4.8 corners in their favour and 7.3 corners against, while conceding 1.9 goals from 18.3 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal.
Aston Villa possible starting lineup: Olsen; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Barkley, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, McGinn; Watkins
Brentford possible starting lineup: Flekken; Van den Berg, Collins, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter; Janelt, Norgaard; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade; Wissa
Facing his former club, Brentford, is an excellent opportunity for Watkins to rediscover his shooting boots. With Watkins desperate to get himself back into good form, I expect the striker to find the net against his former club on Wednesday. Additionally, Brentford's defence has shown vulnerabilities this season, which Watkins could exploit.
In terms of team news, key injuries will affect both sides. Aston Villa is likely to field Robin Olsen in goal due to Emiliano Martinez's injury and will also miss Ramsey and Onana. Meanwhile, Brentford faces its own challenges with multiple players sidelined. Despite historical advantages favoring Villa in head-to-head encounters, current betting predictions lean toward a tight contest. A predicted scoreline of either 2-1 or even a potential draw reflects the uncertainty surrounding this fixture .
While streaming options may be limited without subscription services (O'Shea, 2024), fans can look forward to an engaging match that could influence both teams’ trajectories as they navigate the challenges of the Premier League season.
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