Aston Villa vs Brentford Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Aston Villa vs Brentford on and what time does it start? Aston Villa vs Brentford will take place on Sunday 23rd October, 2022 – 14:00 (UK)
Where is Aston Villa vs Brentford taking place? Aston Villa vs Brentford will take place at Villa Park in Birmingham, England
Where can I get tickets for Aston Villa vs Brentford? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Aston Villa vs Brentford on in the UK? Aston Villa vs Brentford will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Aston Villa vs Brentford in the UK? Aston Villa vs Brentford cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
ASTON VILLA
- The 3-0 defeat to Fulham on Thursday evening was the last straw for the Aston Villa board with Steven Gerrard being relieved of his duties following a sustained slump in form.
- First team coach Aaron Danks will take temporary charge of the side for this fixture and he will have Douglas Luiz available after the Brazilian's red card was rescinded, while Matty Cash is likely to be re-instated at right-back after he was benched as a precaution on Thursday.
BRENTFORD
- Thomas Frank has managed to steady the ship after his side’s 5-1 defeat to Newcastle with a 2-0 win over Brighton followed by a hard-fought goalless draw with Chelsea.
- There are still four players requiring treatment but there are no new injuries to report with Frank likely to go with a similar line-up to midweek.
THE TEAM NEWS
ASTON VILLA
PREDICTED XI (4-3-2-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Young; Ramsey, Douglas Luiz, McGinn; Buendia, Coutinho; Watkins
UNAVAILABLE: Steer (Injured), Carlos (Injured), Augustinsson (Injured), Digne (Injured), Kamara (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
BRENTFORD
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Raya; Ajer, Mee, Pinnock; Rasmussen, Janelt, Jensen, Henry; Mbeumo, Toney, Wissa
UNAVAILABLE: Hickey (Injured), Strakosha (Injured), Jansson (Injured), Norgaard (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
The Aston Villa board acted swiftly midweek when they dismissed Steven Gerrard within the hour of their 3-0 defeat to Fulham, and interim manager Aaron Danks has hardly had any time to prepare his side for this fixture. Brentford, on the other hand, are a well-oiled machined under Thomas Frank and will be confident of taking the game to a Villa side low on confidence. Defensive errors have cost the midlands outfit all too often this season and Gerrard’s departure is unlikely to bring about a positive change just yet. In-form Bees striker Ivan Toney will be chomping at the bit to expose them, so backing him to find the net at some stage looks tempting in the betting markets.
TIP: IVAN TONEY TO SCORE ANYTIME
