Arsenal host Brentford at the Emirates with the Gunners looking to keep pressure at the top of the Premier League table.
Arsenal vs Brentford Form and Head to Head
Arsenal drew their last match 1-1 away to Chelsea. The Gunners are undefeated in their last 10 Premier League matches, displaying impressive consistency.
Brentford suffered a 3-1 defeat in their most recent outing against Burnley. The Bees have found it difficult away from home, winning just one of their last six on the road. Notably, there have been over 2.5 goals scored in Brentford's last three Premier League games.
The previous encounter between these two teams ended in a 1-1 draw. Arsenal are undefeated in their last eight matches against Brentford in all competitions, highlighting their historical dominance in this fixture.
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According to latest odds, league-leaders Arsenal are the favourites against their London rivals Brentford. Arsenal's odds give them an implied win probability of a whooping 71%.
| Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 5/12 | Unibet |
| Brentford | 8/1 | AK Bets |
| Draw | 4/1 | BresBet |
Odds last updated on 12:15 Wednesday, 3rd December.
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Arsenal vs Brentford Team News
Arsenal will be without Magalhães and Havertz due to injury. Trossard and Saliba are doubtful for the match. Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres returned at Chelsea and the latter is pushing for a starting spot here. Madueke and Odegaard, who both came off the bench at Stamford Bridge, could also start.
Brentford will miss Milambo, Maghoma and Onyeka through injury. Yarmoliuk should return to the midfield after only playing the final five minutes of the Burnley win.
Arsenal vs Brentford Predicted Lineups
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Raya; Calafiori, Hincapié, Mosquera, Timber; Rice, Zubimendi; Madueke, Eze, Saka; Gyökeres
Brentford (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, v. d. Berg, Collins, Hickey; Henderson, Yarmoliuk; Schade, Damsgaard, Ouattara; Thiago
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Arsenal's attacking threat is evident with players like Saka and Eze supporting Gyökeres upfront. Their ability to control possession and create chances through individual skill could be key to unlocking Brentford's defence. Brentford will rely on the experience of Henderson in midfield and the pace of Schade and Ouattara to exploit Arsenal's weakness in defending counter-attacks.
Arsenal vs Brentford Match Prediction
Arsenal's strong home form and attacking prowess should see them secure a victory here. While Brentford have the ability to score on the counter, Arsenal's defensive strength, combined with their attacking set-piece threat, should prove too much for the visitors. The Gunners are likely to control the game in the opposition's half and dominate possession, limiting Brentford's opportunities.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Brentford
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Igor Thiago has scored in 3 out of 3 games.
Leandro Trossard has recorded over 0.5 shots on target in 5 out of 5 games.
Kevin Schade has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 games.
Dango Ouattara has won 2+ fouls in 4 of his last 5 games.
Sepp Van den Berg has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 4 of their last 6 games.
Mikel Merino has exceeded 1.5 Fouls in 4 of their last 5 games.
Declan Rice has exceeded 1.5 Tackles in 6 of their last 8 games.
Arsenal vs Brentford Bet Builder Tip
Our bet builder tip includes Bukayo Saka to score or assist, Igor Thiago to register over 0.5 shots on target, Saka to win over 1.5 fouls, and over 3.5 total cards in the match.
Best odds of 8/1 at Paddy Power during publishing.
Bukayo Saka - To Score Or Assist
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has hit good form ahead of the festive fixtures. He has registered two goal involvements in his last three matches and is averaging 1.75 shots on target over the past four games—well above his season average of 1.0, showing increased attacking intent. Additionally, he contributes an average of two key passes per match this season, underlining his creative influence.
I. Thiago Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
Igor Thiago has been in excellent form lately, registering seven shots on target in his last three games and averaging two per match over his past five. He has converted five of those seven shots into goals, making him a genuine threat. Against an Arsenal defence potentially missing Gabriel and Saliba, expecting him to get a shot on target is entirely realistic.
B. Saka Over 1.5 - Fouls Won
Bukayo Saka has been fouled 10 times in his last three matches, averaging 2.3 fouls per game this season— well above the 1.5 mark in the bet builder. Facing a Brentford side conceding 11.67 fouls per game, he’s likely to be targeted again.
Over 3.5 - Total Cards
The last four head-to-head fixtures between Arsenal and Brentford have averaged 15 cards. Arsenal have received eight cards in their last three games, while Brentford have collected five. With both sides fielding dynamic attackers, the match is likely to see more cards than usual.
