Brentford vs Arsenal: Will Arsenal extend their winning streak?
Matchweek 26 of the English Premier League brings us a clash between Brentford and Arsenal. The encounter will take place on Thursday, 12 February, kicking off at 21:00 CET, and I’m offering a betting tip for this fixture.
Brentford vs Arsenal: Match facts and head-to-head
- Brentford have won their last two matches.
- Arsenal have won their last four matches.
- Arsenal are unbeaten in their last eight away games.
- Brentford have lost just one of their last eight home matches.
- Arsenal boast the best defence in the Premier League — 17 goals conceded.
- They also have the second-best attack — 49 goals scored.
- Arsenal have lost only one match this season without scoring.
- They have kept a clean sheet in half of their league fixtures.
- In 46% of their matches this season, Brentford have scored in both halves.
- Arsenal defeated Brentford 2–0 in the previous head-to-head meeting.
- Brentford have not beaten Arsenal since 2022 — a run of eight matches.
Brentford vs Arsenal: Match preview
Brentford are currently in solid form and sitting high in the table. After 25 rounds, the Bees have collected 39 points and occupy seventh place. They have won their last two matches, edging Aston Villa 1–0 and defeating Newcastle 3–2. The gap to sixth place is just three points, and they trail fifth by five. However, their cushion over the chasing pack is slim — only two points separate them from the nearest pursuer. They are just three points clear of tenth, underlining the fierce congestion in the standings.
Arsenal sit at the summit of the Premier League table. The Gunners lead the way with 56 points from 25 matches, holding a three-point advantage over their closest challengers. Crucially, Arsenal also have a game in hand, meaning they could extend their lead with a victory over Brentford. They are enjoying an impressive run of form, having won their last four matches, including a commanding 3–0 triumph over Sunderland in the league.
Probable line-ups
- Brentford: Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Ajer, Henry; Janelt, Henderson; Ouattara, Jensen, Lewis-Potter; Thiago
- Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Havertz, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli
Prediction
Arsenal are in outstanding form, riding a four-match winning streak. Brentford are also performing well, which should make this a demanding test for the Gunners. Nevertheless, I recommend backing an Arsenal victory, as they have looked consistently convincing throughout the campaign.
