Villa are in a strong position against Club Brugge after their first-leg win in Belgium but, if they are at all tired from that game, then Brentford's energy means they are not a team you would want to face. I'm going for Villa striker Ollie Watkins to score against his former club, but I am backing the Bees to take the points.

Having been unbeaten in their first eight league meetings with Aston Villa in the 21st century, Brentford are now winless in their last five against the Villans

Brentford have kicked on in recent weeks and they host an Aston Villa side who have one foot in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. WATCH – Brentford v Aston Villa The Bees drew at home against Everton last time out but results have picked up impressively in recent months and Thomas Frank's side are once again sitting pretty in midtable.

Aston Villa head to Brentford this weekend buoyed by a big win in the Champions League.Unai Emery’s team have one foot in the competition’s quarter-finals after an accomplished 3-1 win at Club