Prediction for match Aston Villa — Brentford, 01.02.2026

Match Analysis: Aston Villa vs Brentford

On February 1, 2026, Aston Villa will face Brentford in the English Premier League. According to the 1X2 odds, Aston Villa's victory is priced at 2.16, a draw is at 3.60, and Brentford's win is at 3.64. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Aston Villa - 45.59%, draw - 27.35%, Brentford - 27.05%. This setup reflects a moderate advantage for Aston Villa, but Brentford is not a clear underdog according to the odds. The match promises to be interesting in terms of balance of power, given the close percentages for a draw and a Brentford win.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Aston Villa has an average possession of 52.8%, receives an average of 2 yellow cards, commits 12 fouls, and is caught offside 0.8 times per game. Brentford, over the same period, shows 58.2% possession, receives 1.4 yellows, commits 9.2 fouls, and is caught offside 1.6 times. Aston Villa's last three matches: 29.01.2026 - Aston Villa 3-2 Red Bull Salzburg, 25.01.2026 - Newcastle 0-2 Aston Villa, 22.01.2026 - Fenerbahce 0-1 Aston Villa. Brentford's recent matches: 25.01.2026 - Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest, 17.01.2026 - Chelsea 2-0 Brentford, 10.01.2026 - Sheffield Wednesday 0-2 Brentford. In their last head-to-head on 16.09.2025, Brentford and Aston Villa drew 1-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last 5 matches, both teams have seen the over 2.5 total goals hit twice, and the under 3 times. Aston Villa averages 1.6 goals scored per game, concedes 0.8, with an overall average total of 2.4 goals in their matches. Brentford's average total goals are higher at 3, scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.2. In terms of halves, Aston Villa had only 1 out of 5 matches go over 1.5 goals in the first half, and similarly, 1 out of 5 in the second half. Brentford had no instances of over 1.5 in the first half, and 2 out of 5 in the second half. For goal intervals, Aston Villa most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minutes - 50%, while Brentford scores most often between the 61st and 75th minutes (43%). In terms of goals conceded, Aston Villa is most vulnerable between the 16th and 30th minutes (38%), while Brentford is between the 46th and 60th (33%). Considering the average scoring rate of both teams, the frequency of over 2.5 goals, and the distribution of goals by halves, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.90 seems reasonable for this match.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Aston Villa averages 5.2 corners per game, Brentford - 6.6, totaling 11.8. In the last 5 matches, Aston Villa's total corners over 9.5 occurred 4 times, and Brentford's 3 times. The line for total corners highlights the 9.5 mark: over 9.5 is at 1.65, under 9.5 at 2.11. For corner outcomes, Aston Villa is favored with odds of 1.47. Expect active wing play and numerous set-pieces, given both teams' average figures and the frequency of over 9.5 corners in recent matches.