Arsenal – Brentford: Can Arsenal extend their unbeaten streak?
On Wednesday, 3 December, Arsenal host Brentford in Matchweek 14 of the Premier League. Kick-off is set for 20:30 CET, and I’m offering a betting pick for this fixture.
Arsenal – Brentford: Match facts and H2H
- Arsenal are unbeaten in 17 consecutive matches.
- Arsenal last failed to score on 31 August, back in Matchweek 3 of the Premier League.
- Arsenal remain unbeaten at home this season.
- Brentford have two wins and two defeats in their last four matches.
- Brentford have lost their last two away fixtures.
- Arsenal have won seven home matches in a row.
- Arsenal boast the best defensive record in the Premier League, with just seven goals conceded.
- Arsenal have won 65% of their matches this season without conceding, while Brentford have done so in 25% of their games.
- Arsenal have lost only once without scoring this season, while Brentford have failed to score in 13% of their matches.
- Arsenal and Brentford drew 1–1 in their most recent meeting.
Arsenal – Brentford: Match preview
Arsenal currently sit atop the Premier League and are the main title favourites. After 13 rounds, the Gunners have collected 30 points, holding a five-point cushion over second place and six ahead of third. They haven’t lost since August and boast a superb defensive record — just seven goals conceded, the best in the league. In their previous outing, Arsenal travelled to face Chelsea and earned a 1–1 draw.
Brentford lost several key players and their manager after last season, yet continue to deliver solid performances. After 13 rounds, the Bees have earned 19 points and sit 10th in the table, right in mid-pack and only three points off the European places. Their cushion from the relegation zone stands at eight points — a comfortable margin. In short, despite their setbacks, Brentford are still producing respectable results and playing competitive football.
Probable line-ups
- Arsenal: Raya; White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres, Eze
- Brentford: Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Ajer, Henry; Yarmoliuk, Henderson; Damsgaard; Ouattara, Thiago
Prediction
Brentford continue to deliver commendable performances, but Arsenal are clear favourites. I expect the Gunners to win at home, and my recommendation is a bet on Arsenal’s individual total over 2.
