Aston Villa vs Brentford Preview: Team News & Prediction

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Brentford seek a first ever win at Villa Park in Sunday's Premier League clash.

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Aston Villa team news: Watkins doubt

Ross Barkley could be included in the squad as he has returned to training, while Ollie Watkins underwent a scan on Friday which didn't give "bad information" according to Unai Emery.

Andres Garcia, Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans and John McGinn miss out. Former fan favourite Douglas Luiz, meanwhile, has returned to the club on loan from Nottingham Forest.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Bogarde, Onana; Sancho, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins

Unavailable: Garcia (Injured), Kamara (Injured), Tielemans (Injured), McGinn (Injured)

Questionable: Barkley (Fitness), Alysson (Fitness), Watkins (Injured)

Brentford team news: Duo doubtful

Both Kristoffer Ajer and Mikkel Damsgaard sustained injuries last weekend and face a race against time to be fit for this fixture.

Elsewhere, Josh Dasilva could return to action in February but Antoni Milambo and Fabio Carvalho are out long term.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Bergh, Collins, Henry; Janelt, Yarmolyuk; Ouattara, Jensen, Schade; Thiago

Unavailable: Milambo (Injured), Dasilva (Injured), Carvalho (Injured)

Questionable: Ajer (Injured), Damsgaard (Injured)

Aston Villa vs Brentford prediction

It's been a busy schedule of late for Aston Villa, but they have now won their last three games in all competitions, with the latest seeing them close out the league phase of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday with a 3-2 win over Salzburg.

Emery's men recorded an excellent 0-2 win against Newcastle at St James' Park last weekend, and remain very much in the title race.

After an excellent run of form in the Premier League, Brentford have now now lost their last two games without scoring, suffering 2-0 defeats to both Chelsea and Nottingham Forest.

The Bees remain in a relatively healthy position in the table, and will hope to take advantage of some potentially tired legs from the visitors after their European endeavours.

Brentford have never won at Villa Park though, and after failing to score in their last two games, will find it tough against the in-form hosts.

Aston Villa vs Brentford tip: Aston Villa to win