Brentford will host Aston Villa in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening. While it may not be the most thrilling match-up since Boxing Day, at least the halftime pies won’t break the bank this midweek. And we all know that’s what really matters! We’re backing Brentford to either win or draw.
Recent Form
Both teams shared the spoils last weekend, but the Bees arguably came out on top. Brentford fought back from a goal down to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw at home against Chelsea, showing resilience after initially taking the lead. Prior to that impressive performance, Thomas Frank’s side achieved a solid 2-1 victory away at Bournemouth in the second round of the Carabao Cup.
Earlier this season, Brentford triumphed over Villa with a narrow 1-0 win at home in the Premier League, demonstrating their ability to dominate on familiar ground. This past victory reinforces why a home result is considered a safer bet in this encounter.
Aston Villa’s Struggles
Aston Villa, who received a bye to this stage due to their involvement in European competitions, have struggled in the league. Currently, they find themselves in the bottom three after four matches, recording two draws and two defeats without scoring a single goal. Their latest outing resulted in a goalless draw against Everton, marking their second 0-0 of the season.
Team Tactics and Predictions
Both managers are expected to rotate their squads for this midweek cup clash, making a double-chance bet on Brentford an appealing option to cover a home win or draw. Given Brentford’s recent performances and Villa’s difficulties in finding the back of the net, this seems to be a wise decision.
Key Points to Consider
- Brentford defeated Aston Villa 1-0 earlier this season in the Premier League.
- The Bees won 2-1 away at Bournemouth in the second round of the Carabao Cup.
- Aston Villa have yet to secure a victory this season.
- Villa have failed to score in all four of their Premier League matches.
If Aston Villa struggles to break their goal drought in this match, they might need a treasure map to find the net!