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Aston Villa FC vs Brentford FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2018-19
Wed 22 Aug 2018 · 18:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Aston Villa FC vs Brentford FC — Championship .

Match Details

  • Referee Harry Lennard
  • Referee David Coote
  • Referee Jonathan Moss
  • Referee Andrew Halliday

Head-to-Head

4
5
4
Aston Villa FC 13 games · Avg 2.8 goals Brentford FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Aug Brentford FC H 2–2 D
18 Aug Ipswich Town FC A 1–1 D
11 Aug Wigan Athletic FC H 3–2 W
06 Aug Hull City AFC A 3–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Aug Aston Villa FC A 2–2 D
19 Aug Sheffield Wednesday FC H 2–0 W
11 Aug Stoke City FC A 1–1 D
04 Aug Rotherham United FC H 5–1 W

Key Stats

62% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Aston Villa FC and Brentford FC get this one started.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Aston Villa FC in their trying to find a way past Brentford FC's compact .
  • 10' Jonathan Kodjia has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alan Hutton, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 16' It’s a booking for Aston Villa FC player. Jonathan Kodjia gets a Yellow card.
  • 21' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Aston Villa FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 23' GOAL! Neal Maupay scores on 23. Assisted by Ollie Watkins
  • 28' Sergi Canos has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 32' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ollie Watkins.
  • 37' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 39' Magnificent from Jonathan Kodjia! That is 13 goals in 369 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 44' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Yoann Barbet suffering a number of foals already.
  • 46' Brentford FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kamohelo Mokotjo is hanging Lewis MacLeod on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Brentford FC winning 0% of all matches.
  • 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 60' A change in the Brentford FC ranks — Josh McEachran exits the field as Nicholas Yennaris enters on 60.
  • 65' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dean Smith will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 67' James Chester catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 67.
  • 68' A moment of madness from Jack Grealish on 68 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Aston Villa FC will be frustrated.
  • 70' Andre Green has so much to prove this time. He replaces Albert Adomah on 70 minute.
  • 72' Brentford FC ring the changes. Sergi Canos has done his job and it is now time for Said Benrahma to step up.
  • 75' A meaty challenge results in booking for Said Benrahma on 75.
  • 80' It looks like no one’s ball. Brentford FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 82' Neal Maupay makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Brentford FC are in front.
  • 83' The whistle greets Axel Tuanzebe as he departs to be replaced by Conor Hourihane.
  • 85' Another substitution for Aston Villa FC to replace Glenn Whelan by Rushian Hepburn-Murphy on 85 minute.
  • 90' Brilliant from the ! Jonathan Kodjia makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 90.
  • The final score is 2-2.

Lineups

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.69 Aston Villa FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5 Brentford FC xG
I would bet for: Aston Villa FC or Brentford FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Aston Villa FC42% Draw26% Brentford FC32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Aston Villa FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Brentford FC
58%
Aston Villa FC or Brentford FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Aston Villa FC31% Draw43% Brentford FC26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 0
5.7%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Aston Villa FC

Handicap Aston Villa FC covers Push Brentford FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 19% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 17% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.