LiontipsBrentford vs Aston Villa. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (January 2, 2022).
Command Analysis
Brentford got promoted to the Premier League following their excellent season in the Championship, and so far they have been delivering decent results. The Bees were off to a good start in the League Cup, wherethey easily passed Forest Green (3-1), Oldham (7-0), and Stoke City (2-1). Brentford got eliminated in the quarterfinal match, where they lost to Chelsea (0-2).
Thomas Frank's charges have played 18 rounds of games in the current Premier League season. They are in 14th position in the standings with 20 points from five victories and five draws. Brentford's attacking line has been unimpressive as they averaged just over one goal per game.
After the Bees prevailed over Watford (2:1), they suffered defeats to Brighton (0:2) and Man City (0:1).
The hosts will be playing without Ajer, Dasilva, Janvier, Jorgensen, Goode, Mbeumo and Raya.
Aston Villa are doing slightly better than their hosts in the Premier League. After 18 rounds of games, they are 12th in the log with 22 points from seven victories and a draw. The Lions haven't been very reliable on the defensive as they have already conceded 28 goals this season. In the last three matches, the team suffered defeats to Liverpool (0:1) and Chelsea (1:3) and recorded a victory over Norwich (2:0).
In the League Cup, Aston Villa got eliminated by Chelsea in the very first game, however, Steven Gerard's charges played very well and lost only in a penalty shootout.
Steven Gerard won't be able to call upon the services of Bailey, Nakamba, and Mings.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In the last 3 games of the visiting team, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet won in 2 of Aston Villa's last 4 games.
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Both sides scored in 3 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
The Bees will enjoy the home advantage and the support of the stands, but they have too many injuries, and we doubt that they can are capable of winning this game. Steven Gerard's side, on the other hand, have a powerful lineup and huge motivation. We suggest betting on the visitors' victory.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Aston Villa
We believe that the teams will focus on their defenses and won't create too many scoring chances.
Second wager - total under 2.5 goals
