Match
Overview & Event Details
The contest takes place on Saturday,
August 23, 2025 as part of Gameweek 2 of the Premier League season. Brentford
hosts at the Gtech Community Stadium (also known as Brentford Community
Stadium).
Team
News & Context
Brentford
The Bees face a mixed picture in
terms of squad health:
- Yoane Wissa,
previously training separately amid transfer interest from Newcastle, has
returned to full training and may feature on Saturday.
- Several defensive and midfield players have also
returned:
- Pinnock,
Konak, and Maghoma are fit again.
- Still out are other key names due to injury or transfer
departure, including forward Bryan Mbeumo, who recently moved to
Manchester United, and likely midfielder Christian Nørgaard, who
has departed.
- Amid a heavy 3-1 defeat in their opener, Brentford
manager Keith Andrews faces pressure to galvanize his depleted
squad.
Aston
Villa
- Their squad looks relatively healthier:
- Ezri Konsa
is suspended, missing the match.
- No major new injury updates have emerged, suggesting Unai
Emery retains most of his first-team options.
Predicted
Lineups & Tactical Set-Up
Exact lineups aren't confirmed, but we can anticipate the following based on prevailing
formations and returning players:
Brentford
(likely 4-2-3-1 or 3-5-2):
- Yoane Wissa
could lead the attack following his return to training.
- Defensively, Pinnock, Konak, and Maghoma’s
availability boosts options, though depth concerns remain.
Aston
Villa (standard 4-3-3 or similar):
- Ezri Konsa
will be missing due to suspension.
- Expect forward Ollie Watkins to start—especially
given his history vs Brentford and form.
Head-to-Head
Insights
- Overall record (across 15 matches):
- Brentford Wins: 4 (26.7%)
- Aston Villa Wins: 4 (26.7%)
- Draws: 7 (46.7%)
- Goals per match:
- Brentford average 1.40; Villa average 1.53.
- High-scoring trend:
- 80% of meetings over 1.5 goals; 60% over 2.5 goals.
- Recent meetings:
- Villa won 1-0 away in March 2025, with Ollie
Watkins scoring against his former club
- A 3-3 draw occurred in April 2024, showing the
competitive edge.
Form
& Momentum
- Brentford:
Suffered a 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest in Gameweek 1. Their season thus
far hinges on regaining momentum with key players returning.
- Aston Villa:
Started with a 0-0 draw against Newcastle United and performed in midweek
friendlies—form remains stable.
Broadcast
& Live Stream Options
United
States
- Available to watch via Fubo, Sling Blue, DirecTV
Stream, Peacock Premium, as well as broadcast on NBC, Universo, and
Telemundo.
United
Kingdom
- The match falls within the protected 3pm Saturday
blackout, so no live broadcast will be available on UK TV
platforms.
Other
regions
- VPNs
like ExpressVPN or NordVPN can help overseas viewers access their usual
services.