Teams neck-and-neck in the English Premier League standings will face off on Saturday as 11th-place Brentford host 10th-place Aston Villa. The Bees are currently on a positive streak, with four wins and two draws in their last eight league matches. However, the Villains are struggling with fatigue due to their busy schedule, having won just one of their last seven domestic games.
Kickoff from Gtech Community Stadium in London is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Brentford are favored at +115 (risk $100 to win $115), with Aston Villa at +200. A draw is priced at +280 and the total goals over/under is set at 3.5. Before locking in your bets, check out what expert Martin Green has to say.
Why you should back Aston Villa
Unai Emery’s side has shown resilience against Brentford historically, securing three wins and three draws in six matches since the 2021-22 season, including a 3-1 win when the teams last met. Despite the fatigue from their busy schedule, Villa’s offense remains strong, and players like Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers, John McGinn, and Leon Bailey will be key, along with newcomers Marco Asensio, Marcus Rashford, and Donyell Malen.
Why you should back Brentford
Brentford boasts the seventh-best home record in the Premier League this season, winning seven out of 14 games at Gtech Community Stadium. With players like Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo leading the attack, they pose a solid threat and top-line scoring ability.
How to make your picks
Martin Green is forecasting high goals for this matchup and has identified crucial betting insights specific to Brentford and Aston Villa. More details on his recommended wagers can be found on SportsLine.
