Brentford vs Aston Villa Predictions - Value on under 2.5 in EFL Cup

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 15 Sep 2025

Ralph Staniforth 15 Sep 2025

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Aston Villa have not scored in their first four EPL games.
Brentford vs Aston Villa tended to have under 2.5 goals.
Under 2.5 total goals is the best bet for this matchup.

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Brentford vs Aston Villa Predictions

Aston Villa have made a horrid start to the EPL and are without a goal in four games. My best bet here is for the match to see under 2.5 goals.

Brentford vs Aston Villa Predictions
Head to Head
Brentford Form
Aston Villa Form

Brentford have seen under 1.5 goals in their last 2 matches against Aston Villa.
Aston Villa have seen under 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches (Premier League).

Head to Head

In 22 previous encounters, Aston Villa have nine wins and Brentford five. There have been eight draws.

Brentford Form

This is going to be Brentford’s second appearance in the EFL Cup this season, eliminating Bournemouth 2-0 in late August. Fabio Carvalho broke the deadlock in first half, Rodriguez Thiago finishing the job in the 65th minute.

As for their Premier League campaign, the Bees are having mixed results, losing to Nottingham Forest 3-1 and Sunderland 2-1, beating Aston Villa 1-0.

Last weekend, Brentford barely salvaged a point in a 2-2 home draw against Chelsea, Carvalho scoring an equalizer deep in stoppage time, while Kevin Schade broke the deadlock in first half.

Aston Villa Form

Aston Villa are off to a disappointing start in the Premier League, still being winless after four rounds, having just two points.

Unai Emery’s side had just 0.20 xG and 3-16 shots in their first round clash against Newcastle which ended in a goalless draw, then lost Brentford 1-0 on the road.

The Villans then suffered a convincing 3-0 home loss to Crystal Palace, while last weekend’s clash at Everton ended without goals, recording just one shot on target.

Verdict

Brentford v Aston Villa

Aston Villa failed to score a single goal in four EPL games this season, while their last two outings against Brentford ended under 1.5 goals. I am predicting a low-scoring affair on Tuesday.

Under 2.5 Goals

Total Goals

@2,20 - 2 Units

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Ralph Staniforth is a South African sports journalist, editor and betting writer who has worked in sports media since 2012.

With a background in Sports Science, he has covered a wide range of sports and interviewed leading players and coaches across South African rugby, cricket and football.

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