EPL: Brentford VS Arsenal - Preview & Odds

Arsenal are looking to secure back-to-back wins when they travel to Gtech Community Stadium to play against Brentford tomorrow. Having lost to Newcastle United, Arsenal returned to the winning track by defeating Burnley before the international break. The Gunners are only one point behind the table topper, Man City, with 27 points. Meanwhile, Brentford stand in 11th with 16 points at the league table. Following their three successive victory in the Premier League, Brentford FC tasted a defeat in their last game before the break. However, the Bees are very determined to get back on the winning track when they host Arsenal tomorrow.

Stats&Facts

• Brentford FC made history when they played their first-ever game against Arsenal in 2021. They stunned the Gunners as they beat Arsenal by a 2-0 margin in their very first meeting. However, the Bees are winless in their following three matches against the Gunners, losing two and drawing one.
• Gtech Community Stadium had been a tough place for Arsenal as they won only one of their first seven away meetings against Brentford FC. However, the Gunners found no difficulties in recent years to beat Brentford FC away from home. Arsenal have won each of their last two games against Brentford in all competitions.
• Arsenal already defeated the Bees this season. They secured a 1-0 victory over Brentford in the third round of the league cup.
• Anyway, Brentford's in total records at Gtech Community Stadium are pretty impressive. They lost just one of their last ten home games in the English Premier League.

Team News

Brentford's star player Ivan Tony will miss the game for his long-term suspension. The home side has a long injury list ahead of tomorrow's game. Keane Lewis-Potter, Mikkel Damsgaard, Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey, and Kevin Schade are unavailable as they all are injured. As for Arsenal, manager Mikel Arteta can not deploy goalkeeper David Raya. This is because Raya joined Arsenal on a loan move and can not play against his parent club. So Aaron Ramsdale will be back between the posts for the Gunners. However, Arsenal will miss the service of Emile Smith Rowe, Jurrien Timber, and Thomas Partey due to their respective injury. In addition, Martin Odegaard, Ben White, and Cedric Soares all have slight fitness concerns. But the manager hopes to get them back ahead of the match. Possible Lineup for Brentford: Flekken; Ajer, Collins, Pinnock, Roerslev; Norgaard, Janelt, Jensen; Mbeumo, Maupay, Wissa Possible Lineup for Arsenal: Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli

Prediction: Brentford 0-2 Arsenal

Brentford FC, the home team, failed to score in two of their last three league games. Although they are the home side for tomorrow's match, they will face a tough challenge in defeating Arsenal. The return of Gabriel Jesus will boost Arsenal for the Saturday clash.

Betfair Odds

Brentford: 4.80 Draw: 3.85 Arsenal: 1.74 Visit BFB247 for more