The Premier League returns this weekend after almost a three-week international break, with Aston Villa and Brentford going head to head at Villa Park in an intriguing looking match.Aston Villa vs Brentford details overviewDate: Saturday 10th October 2026Kick-off: 3pmVenue: Villa Park, Birmingham, UKHow to watch: Not available on UK TVAston Villa vs Brentford quick tipsDraw and both teams to score at 7/2 with MidniteKevin Schade to score at 21/10 with SBKJohn McGinn to be carded at 33/10 with SBKGet all three combined into a bet builder at 49/1 with SBKAston Villa vs Brentford predictionAston Villa head into Saturday afternoon’s home game as slight underdogs for victory, with the side languishing down in 16th place in the Premier League table after a slow start to the new campaign.Unai Emery’s side kicked off the new season with three consecutive defeats and had just one point to their name after their opening four league games, though did appear to have found a run of form prior to the international break.The Villans head into the weekend having won three of their last four matches in all competitions, losing only one of their last five, following a 3-2 victory at Tottenham in their most recent outing.The win lifted the West Midlands side out of the relegation zone and are now just three points off the top half of the table, though have so far lost both of their home matches this season – a record they’ll be looking to set right on Saturday afternoon.Brentford make the trip up from the capital on Saturday having enjoyed a strong start to the Premier League campaign; currently occupying fourth place in the standings five games into the new season.Keith Andrews’ side are unbeaten across all competitions this season, with four wins across their seven matches, including victories in each of their last two games, most recently a notable 3-0 win over Chelsea in a west London derby to send them into the international break.The Bees have won only one of their last three matches on the road, but are undefeated in their last five on their travels, so will provide their hosts a tough test on Saturday afternoon, as they look to close the three point gap that separates them from second placed Arsenal.Andrews has a fantastic managerial record against Emery, with three victories out of three in last season’s meetings, twice in the league and once in the Carabao Cup.Villa’s resurgence to form though, combined with Brentford’s highly impressive unbeaten start to the campaign, suggest that perhaps a score draw is on the cards on Saturday afternoon in the Second City, a 1-1 draw perhaps the most likely outcome.Aston Villa vs Brentford tipsNothing to separate Bees from VillansAfter a slow start to the campaign, Aston Villa have lost only one of their last five matches in all competitions, putting together a string of results that has lifted them out of the Premier League’s relegation zone.Meanwhile, Brentford are undefeated across all seven matches they’ve played across every competition this season, and with three draws in their last four Premier League matches, another stalemate could well be on the cards on Saturday afternoon.Draw and both teams to score at 7/2 with MidniteSchade to shineKevin Schade has scored more goals this season than any other player on either team ahead of this weekend’s clash at Villa Park.The Brentford winger has scored three goals in five Premier League appearances this season, all of which have come in their two away matches.The 24-year-old’s strong start to the season has received international recognition, with Jurgen Klopp providing his first two starts for Germany in the most recent international break.Kevin Schade to score at 21/10 with SBKMcGinn-to the book John McGinn has been on the receiving end of more yellow cards than any other player on either team this season.The Aston Villa midfielder has been cautioned on four occasions across his eight appearances so far, while also received an additional yellow card in Scotland’s defeat at home against Slovenia on Tuesday night.John McGinn to be carded at 33/10 with SBKAston Villa vs Brentford predicted lineupsAston Villa (4-2-3-1): Suzuki (GK); Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Mings, Ruggeri; Kamara, Gomes; McGinn, Manzambi, Buendia; JacksonBrentford (4-2-3-1): Kelleher (GK); Kayode, Ajer, Schuster, Lewis-Potter; Yarmoliuk, Janelt; Anthony, Damsgaard, Schade; ThiagoAston Villa vs Brentford latest oddsFind the latest Aston Villa vs Brentford betting odds here. All odds are provided by our recommended football bookmakers and are subject to change.Aston Villa – 13/8 with SBKDraw – 13/5 with MidniteBrentford – 6/4 with SBKMore Premier League predictionsWe have plenty more club friendly predictions and picks – find our latest betting tips from expert punters in our match preview overview.Important historical facts about Aston Villa vs BrentfordLast meeting: Aston Villa 0-1 Brentford (Feb 2026, Premier League)Last six matches: Aston Villa wins – 2; Brentford wins – 3; Draws – 1.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. 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