Brentford vs Aston Villa — Pass Map

← Back to match

Pass Map

Brentford 1 – 0 Aston Villa

Premier League · 23 Aug 2025

Leaderboard

Legend

Node size = touches

Edge thickness = est. passes

High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Composed deep-lying orchestrator

P. Torres dominated possession from defence with 94 accurate passes and 116 touches, controlling the tempo from the back and launching attacks through volume and accuracy.

Midfield creativity engine

Y. Tielemans created three key passes despite modest expected assists, operating as Aston Villa's primary playmaking outlet in transition and open play.

One-man defensive wall

N. Collins accumulated 18 combined defensive actions, establishing himself as Brentford's anchor through tackles, interceptions, and reads that controlled the defensive line.

Clinical creator off the bench

E. Buendía generated a key pass and 0.199 expected assists in just 59 minutes, bringing immediate creative impact and fresh pressing energy when introduced.