Brentford vs. Arsenal: Betting Insights, Preview, and Predictions

A tough London derby awaits as Brentford aim to reclaim home dominance, while Arsenal look to keep their title chase alive.

December 31, 2024
11:32 am

On Friday night, Brentford and Brighton played to a surprising 0-0 draw, especially considering their recent attacking flair. But hey, at least Brentford snagged their second away point of the Premier League season! Manager Thomas Frank will be happy to have his team back at the Gtech Community Stadium, where they’ve racked up a solid 22 home points this term.

Still, their last home game was a bit of a letdown, with Brentford falling 2-0 to the soaring Nottingham Forest. That was their only home loss in the league this season and the first time in 11 competitive home matches that the Bees didn’t score. To make things trickier, Brentford has lost their last three home games against Arsenal without finding the net – not the best trend heading into this London derby.

Arsenal’s Form

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal is rolling into this match in great shape, having just clinched a narrow 1-0 win over Ipswich, extending their unbeaten streak to 11 matches across all competitions. Chasing after table-toppers Liverpool, the Gunners are eager for their first Premier League title since the legendary 2003/04 Invincibles season.

However, Arsenal’s away form might raise a few eyebrows. They’re unbeaten in their last four away league games, but all three of their competitive losses this season have been on the road. On the bright side, the Gunners have been unstoppable in London derbies this year, going unbeaten in ten Premier League clashes against fellow capital clubs in 2024.

Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability

Brentford: 5/1 (16.7%)
Draw: 18/5 (21.7%)
Arsenal: 10/21 (67.7%)
(Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change.)

Best Odds:

BTTS and Arsenal to win @ 15/8
Bryan Mbeumo to score or assist @ 15/8
Brentford 5+ shots on target @ 2/1

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Players to Watch

For Brentford, keep an eye on Bryan Mbeumo. He’s been involved in 14 goals in his last 15 Premier League London derbies, proving he knows how to shine in big moments. Arsenal will be looking to Kai Havertz, who has a knack for scoring late against Brentford. The German netted the winning goal beyond the 85th minute in both league matches against the Bees last season.

Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Arsenal has won nine of the 20 matches against Brentford, while the Bees have taken six.
Brentford’s last win over Arsenal was in their Premier League debut back in 2021, and they haven’t won in five league meetings since.
Arsenal has won their last three away games against Brentford in all competitions, keeping clean sheets in each.
This is Arsenal’s ninth consecutive Premier League game in London, the longest such streak in the competition’s history.
The Gunners have lost their first league game of the year just once in the past nine years.

Hot Stat: Brentford has an unbeaten streak of six league games played on New Year’s Day since 2007 – a good sign for the hosts as they aim to kick off 2025 on a high note!