Brentford vs Aston Villa: Predictions Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 17, 2025

On Tuesday, September 16, Brentford will play against Aston Villa in the EFL Cup 1/16 finals. Here’s a closer look at both teams and a prediction for the match.

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Match preview

Brentford has had an uneven start to the season, losing their first match to Nottingham (1-3) but recovering with a 1-0 victory over Villa in their second game. They also won against Bournemouth (2-0) in the EFL Cup but faced a setback with a loss to Sunderland (1-2) and a draw against Chelsea (2-2).

The team often relies on counter-attacks, sometimes giving up possession to weaker teams. It’s uncertain if this strategy will be effective in the future.

Aston Villa started the season poorly, failing to score in their first four matches with two losses and two draws. They struggled to create chances while allowing plenty of threats at the back. Changes for the cup match are uncertain, but there are hopes for tactical improvements from their manager.

Probable lineups

Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Lewis-Potter, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago

Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Bogarde, Tielemans, Rogers, McGinn, Buendia, Watkins

Match facts and head-to-head

• Aston Villa has won three of the last five meetings, with one draw and one win for Brentford.
• Villa has not scored in four consecutive matches, conceding four goals during this time.
• Brentford has scored in 12 consecutive games.

Prediction

I anticipate a close, low-scoring match, likely going beyond regular time. Aston Villa’s attacking struggles indicate little change ahead. My prediction: total under 2.5 goals at 1.85 odds.