Brentford hosts Aston Villa in round 21 of the English Premier League. The match will be played on Sunday, January 2nd at Brentford Community Stadium (London)
Brentford played a home match against Manchester City on December 29. The Bees proved themselves worthy against the background of the strongest team in England but lost with a score of 0-1. That defeat turned out to be the second in a row for Thomas Frank's charges. Let me remind you that they were weaker than Brighton in the round before last (2-0). Interesting fact: in the last four lost matches, Brentford did not concede more than two goals. The Bees have 20 points after 18 games (two matches in hand). This is enough to be in the 14th position in the standings. The gap from the relegation zone is nine points. Consequently, Brentford is not in danger yet. The Bees scored an equal number of points at home and away (ten).
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Aston Villa, like Brentford, played against a representative of the TOP-4 in the last round. The Lions hosted Chelsea and lost 1-3. It was the third defeat under the management of Steven Gerrard, and the Villains again lost to the title contender. Let’s recall that they lost to Manchester City and Liverpool earlier. I cannot but note that Aston Villa conceded more than two goals for the first time under the management of Gerrard. The Lions have played only 18 matches so far (two games in hand). At the moment, the team has 22 points, and this is enough to be on the 12th line. The gap from the relegation zone is 11 points. The Villains have never tied on foreign pitches in the current season: three victories and three defeats with a goal difference of 9-14.
In the first round, these opponents were unable to determine the winner at Villa Park (1-1). In the 2018/2019 season, Brentford and Aston Villa cross paths in the Championship. Then the Bees were stronger at their native stadium (1-0). I think the upcoming game will be rather interesting. Brentford performs well at home. Aston Villa does not shine on foreign pitches, but it seems to me that Gerrard's charges have a slightly higher level. I expect to see roughly equal football. Perhaps a draw will be recorded, as in the first round. However, I think the Lions will be a little closer to victory.
Prediction for the match: Aston Villa to win with 0.0 handicap
