Aston Villa hosts Brentford at Villa Park in what promises to be a thrilling mid-table Premier League encounter. With only one point separating the two teams, both sides will be eager to climb the standings. The match kicks off at 2:00 AM Nepal Time on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
Match Details
- Date: December 5, 2024
- Time: 2:00 AM NST
- Location: Villa Park, Birmingham, England
- Referee: Chris Kavanagh
- VAR: Michael Oliver
Head-to-Head Record and Key Stats
- Total Matches Played: 20
- Aston Villa Wins: 8
- Brentford Wins: 4
- Draws: 8
- Villa are unbeaten in their last four league matches against Brentford.
- Four of their last five meetings have featured over 2.5 goals.
- Villa remains unbeaten at home against Brentford in league play.
- Brentford have lost five of their six away league games this season.
Aston Villa Team News and Predicted Lineup
Unai Emery’s side faces an uphill task, with key players struggling for fitness. Emiliano Martinez is a confirmed absentee due to a hand injury, while Amadou Onana faces a late fitness test. Villa’s recent poor form demands a response from their squad.
Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Olsen; Cash, Konsa, Pau Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; McGinn, Diaby, Zaniolo; Watkins
Brentford Team News and Predicted Lineup
Thomas Frank’s Brentford are in good form but have struggled on the road this season. Mathias Jensen is likely to miss out with a hamstring issue, adding to their growing list of absentees, including Josh Dasilva and Rico Henry.
Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Flekken; Roerslev, Pinnock, Mee, Hickey; Norgaard, Onyeka, Janelt; Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade
Match Analysis and Score Prediction
Aston Villa’s unbeaten home record against Brentford and their desperation to return to winning ways make them slight favorites. Brentford, though impressive in recent weeks, have struggled on the road, which could hinder their chances. Expect a closely fought contest with Villa edging it thanks to their home advantage.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Brentford
How to Watch in Nepal
Fans in Nepal can catch the live action through international streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, or Start Sports Network channels from India.
Can Villa halt their winless streak, or will Brentford’s in-form attack spoil the party at Villa Park?
