Aston Villa have made a poor start to the 2025/26 season with the club struggling at the 19th spot in the points table with 2 points in 4 matches played. Unai Emery is a man under pressure and needs a positive result. Opponents Brentford are 12th. Brentford have a positive news in the build up to this game with key player Mikkel Damsgaard marking his return.