Brentford XI vs Aston Villa – Predicted lineup and team news

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·1 Februari 2026

Brentford XI vs Aston Villa – Predicted lineup and team news

Brentford travel to Villa Park this Sunday afternoon, aiming to arrest a dip in form and secure a historic season treble over the Villans.

The Bees have moved into the eighth spot but arrive in Birmingham looking to bounce back from consecutive 2–0 defeats. Manager Keith Andrews has already guided his side to two victories over Unai Emery’s men this season in the league and cup, and a third today would be a massive statement of intent. However, their away form remains a significant hurdle; Brentford have yet to record a single draw on their travels this term and have struggled for consistency on the road.

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Brentford Team News

Keith Andrews manages a squad with several late fitness concerns following last weekend’s bruising encounter with Nottingham Forest. Notably, defensive mainstay Kristoffer Ajer (ankle) and creative spark Mikkel Damsgaard (knee) are both major doubts after being withdrawn early in their last outing. Consequently, Andrews may be forced to reshuffle his backline and midfield for this daunting trip. Long-term absentees Josh Dasilva, Fabio Carvalho, and Antoni Milambo all remain sidelined.

Caoimhín Kelleher will start in goal, protected by a defensive line that could see Sepp van den Berg deputy for Ajer. Michael Kayode will look to utilise his long-throw speciality, which has already created a division-high eight chances this season. In midfield, Vitaly Janelt and Yehor Yarmoliuk are expected to anchor the side. Igor Thiago is poised to lead the attack as the lone striker. The Brazilian forward remains in sensational form, with only Erling Haaland outscoring him in the Premier League so far this season.