Brentford faced a rocky beginning, prompting Andrews to find a practical solution while considering ideological concerns.
Aston Villa and Brentford Prepare for Clash in Premier League
This weekend, Aston Villa and Brentford will face off in a highly anticipated match in the Premier League. The game promises to be an exciting one, with both teams boasting impressive statistics ahead of the encounter.
According to Opta, Aston Villa have a slight edge in the win probability for the match, standing at 43.4%, compared to Brentford's 31.1%. A draw is predicted to occur 25.4% of the time.
Aston Villa's key player, Ollie Watkins, has been in fine form, especially in London. Last season, he contributed to 13 goals in his last 18 Premier League appearances there. In seven Premier League appearances against Brentford, Watkins has racked up seven goal contributions (six goals and one assist).
Brentford, on the other hand, have been known for their solid defensive work under Thomas Frank. However, they have struggled against Villa, failing to win any of their last six matches against the team, with their last win coming in 2020.
Brentford started their season with a 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest, while Aston Villa were held to a goalless draw by Newcastle United in their season opener.
One of the key changes for Brentford this season is the arrival of Dango Ouattara, who joined the team for a reported fee of £42m earlier this month. Ouattara tallied 11 goal involvements (seven goals, four assists) last season with Bournemouth and could make his Brentford debut against Aston Villa on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa registered their lowest shot count in a Premier League game since May 2024 against Brighton. Despite this, they ranked second in the Premier League last season for goals scored from dead-ball situations.
Keith Andrews will manage Brentford in their first home game of the 2025-26 Premier League season against Aston Villa. Brentford have been unbeaten in their opening home games in the top-flight for nine seasons, with seven wins and two draws.
It's worth noting that Brentford have scored a minimum of two goals in each of their unbeaten home games in the top-flight. However, Villa have been able to score in every Premier League match against Brentford, with Brentford unable to keep a clean sheet in any of their eight head-to-head Premier League meetings.
Chris Wood scored the only goal Brentford conceded from a corner last weekend, ending a streak of not conceding from corners. This could be an area of concern for Brentford, as Villa ranked second in the Premier League last season for goals scored from dead-ball situations.
With both teams showing promising and concerning statistics, the match is shaping up to be an exciting one. Fans can look forward to a clash between two well-balanced teams, each with their strengths and weaknesses.
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