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Brentford Premier League guide: The latest fixtures, results, team news and Brentford odds
After shipping five goals at Newcastle at the start of October, it’s clear that Brentford set out to tighten up in defence. Two clean sheets and four points have followed, as the Bees dismissed Brighton 2-0 before holding Chelsea to a 0-0 draw in which they went very close to winning on numerous occasions.
The win over Brighton saw Ivan Toney net his seventh and eighth goals of the season, putting him just behind Harry Kane as the Premier League’s top-scoring Englishman. The Bees have soared back to mid-table and are just a few points behind the top six heading into this weekend.
We’ve taken a look at all you need to know about Brentford – from their next league game, to the latest football betting odds.
When is the next Brentford Premier League fixture?
Brentford travel to Villa Park to play Aston Villa on Sunday in a 14:00 kick-off. The Bees have never won an away league match against Villa in seven previous attempts, although the last four meetings here have all finished level.
Last season’s clash was one of Brentford’s first games in the Premier League, and they took an early lead through Ivan Toney before Villa equalised soon after. This time out the Bees will hope to claim all three points, with their managerless opponents labouring at the wrong end of the table.
What are the odds that Brentford win their next game?
Brentford are 12/5 to beat Villa on Sunday, with a fifth-consecutive draw at this ground 12/5. The Villans have struggled at home of late, particularly against London clubs who are unbeaten in their last eight Premier League visits to Villa Park. In Premier League history, only at Goodison Park have London sides won more games at Villa Park among all stadiums outside of the capital.
Ivan Toney has scored six times in his last six games – 75% of Brentford’s total goals in that span, and 30% of the Bees’ total goals for the season. It’s the highest percentage of any player for a team in the competition this season, and Toney is 4/1 to add to his tally by opening the scoring on Sunday. A Bees’ win with Toney scoring any time is also 4/1.
Villa have scored just four goals at home this season, with only Everton and Wolves hitting the net less in front of their own fans. Brentford are 16/5 to keep a third consecutive clean sheet on Sunday: should they do so, it would be the first time since May 2021 in the Championship.
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What is the latest Brentford injury and transfer news?
Pontus Jansson looks like being out until after the World Cup with a hamstring issue; so too left-back Aaron Hickey who has picked up an ankle problem. Christian Norgaard’s Achilles injury is likely to rule him out for another week at least, but there are no other injury concerns for Thomas Frank’s side.
Who are Brentford’s key players?
Ivan Toney bagged 12 goals last season and is on pace to exceed that mark this campaign. The striker deservedly earned an England call-up in the lead-up to the World Cup. Ben Mee and Pontus Jansson have been excellent in defence, with Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo flashing their creativity in attack.
Brentford Premier League Fixtures
Brentford’s Premier League fixtures for the 2022/23 season in full are below:
| Date | Time | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2022 | 14:00 | Leicester City v Brentford | 2-2 |
| 13/08/2022 | 17:30 | Brentford v Manchester United | 4 - 0 |
| 20/08/2022 | 15:00 | Fulham v Brentford | 3 - 2 |
| 27/08/2022 | 15:00 | Brentford v Everton | 1 - 1 |
| 30/08/2022 | 19:30 | Crystal Palace v Brentford | 1 - 1 |
| 03/09/2022 | 15:00 | Brentford v Leeds United | 5 - 2 |
| 10/09/2022 | 15:00 | Southampton v Brentford | |
| 18/09/2022 | 14:00 | Brentford v Arsenal | 0 - 3 |
| 01/10/2022 | 15:00 | Bournemouth v Brentford | 0 - 0 |
| 08/10/2022 | 15:00 | Newcastle United v Brentford | 5-1 |
| 14/10/2022 | 20:00 | Brentford v Brighton | 2-0 |
| 20/10/2022 | 15:00 | Brentford v Chelsea | 0-0 |
| 23/10/2022 | 14:00 | Aston Villa v Brentford | |
| 29/10/2022 | 15:00 | Brentford v Wolverhampton | |
| 05/11/2022 | 15:00 | Nottingham Forest v Brentford | |
| 12/11/2022 | 15:00 | Manchester City v Brentford | |
| 26/12/2022 | 15:00 | Brentford v Spurs | |
| 31/12/2022 | 15:00 | West Ham United v Brentford | |
| 02/01/2023 | 15:00 | Brentford v Liverpool | |
| 14/01/2023 | 15:00 | Brentford v Bournemouth | |
| 21/01/2023 | 15:00 | Leeds United v Brentford | |
| 04/02/2022 | 15:00 | Brentford v Southampton | |
| 11/02/2023 | 15:00 | Arsenal v Brentford | |
| 18/02/2023 | 15:00 | Brentford v Crystal Palace | |
| 25/02/2023 | 15:00 | Manchester United v Brentford | |
| 04/03/2023 | 15:00 | Brentford v Fulham | |
| 11/03/2023 | 15:00 | Everton v Brentford | |
| 18/03/2023 | 15:00 | Brentford v Leicester City | |
| 01/04/2023 | 15:00 | Brighton v Brentford | |
| 08/04/2023 | 15:00 | Brentford v Newcastle United | |
| 15/04/2023 | 15:00 | Wolves v Brentford | |
| 22/04/2023 | 15:00 | Brentford v Aston Villa | |
| 26/04/2023 | 15:00 | Chelsea v Brentford | |
| 29/04/2023 | 15:00 | Brentford v Nottingham Forest | |
| 06/05/2023 | 15:00 | Liverpool v Brentford | |
| 13/05/2023 | 15:00 | Brentford v West Ham United | |
| 20/05/2023 | 15:00 | Spurs v Brentford | |
| 28/05/2023 | 16:00 | Brentford v Manchester City |
What are the Brentford odds to finish in the top half of the Premier League?
Brentford ensured the phrase “second season syndrome” could be put to one side for the time being at least with their 4-0 demolition of Manchester United. The Bees have been impressive so far this season and are now 9/4 to finish in the top half of the Premier League.
Who is the manager of Brentford?
Thomas Frank has been Brentford’s manager since 2018 and has continued the Bees’ rapid ascent up the league. Last season’s 13th-place finish ensured he was nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Season award. Frank has a background in his native Danish football, managing Denmark at youth level and then Brondby before making the move to London.
Where is Brentford’s stadium?
The Gtech Community Stadium, also known as the Brentford Community Stadium, was opened in 2020 and built less than a mile from the Bees’ previous home at Griffin Park. With a capacity of 17,250, it represents a big step up from Brentford’s former ground and witnessed Premier League football for the first time last season. It was also used to host Women’s Euro 2022 matches this summer.
