Brentford vs Arsenal: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

For this fixture, we are leaning towards an Arsenal victory away from home against a Brentford side who have been excellent at home this season.

Brentford's home form will make things difficult for the Gunners, as the Bees have only lost once at home all season, with seven wins, one draw and one loss this season. However, the hosts come into this game with three losses in their previous four games and are without a clean sheet in their last six in all competitions.

The Bees suffered their first defeat at home against Nottingham Forest last time out and have now endured a run of five consecutive home games without a clean sheet. Arsenal have an impressive away record, only losing twice on their travels this season.

The Gunners are unbeaten in their last four away league games, with two wins and two draws, including an impressive 5-1 win at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace.

We predict a 2-0 victory for the Gunners as they look to keep track of league leaders Liverpool.

Brentford 0-2 Arsenal

Arsenal will surely be tested when they take on a Brentford side, who have been notoriously terrific at home this season. Mikel Arteta’s side will have to be perfect if they want to maintain their slim title hopes.

Date: 1/1/2024
Location: GTECH Community Stadium, Brentford.
Kick-Off: 17:30 pm
The New Year for Brentford will give Thomas Frank time to reflect on what has been another successful year for the Bees and what their aspirations seem to be. Since the departure of Ivan Toney in the summer, Brentford haven’t missed the England striker with the club looking to consolidate their position in the Premier League once again. Brentford have seemingly no qualms about relegation and are looking forward to another productive calendar year in the Premier League.

The hosts are 11th in the Premier League this season, with 24 points from 18 games. Interestingly, an advantage for the Bees is that 22 of the 24 points have been obtained on home soil, with the club set to host Arsenal on New Year’s Day. The highest Brentford can finish at the end of these fixtures is tenth, but they could fall as far as 14th if teams around them win and Brentford lose.

As for Arsenal, Mikel Arteta’s side is again in a title race for the third consecutive season; however, the opposition is different this time. In the last two seasons, the Premier League title race has been duelled between Arsenal and Manchester City, with the latter’s fall from grace this season, Liverpool have emerged at a time inconvenient for the Gunners, with Arsenal now chasing an immovable object in Arne Slot’s Liverpool side.

The Gunners are second in the Premier League, one point behind Chelsea (who will likely overtake them before this game) and a win would secure their second spot for another week. The best possible outcome for the Gunners will be a win, and West Ham United will potentially take points from Liverpool as they look to close the gap. Bukayo Saka’s absence will be felt, as Gabriel Jesus will look to provide after his five goals in his last three appearances for the Gunners.

The most famous meeting between the two sides in recent years was the opening debut game for the Bees under the Friday night lights, where they opened their Premier League account with a 2-0 against the Gunners.

The game will be shown live on TNT Sports 1.

Aaron Hickey and Rico Henry headline a seven-strong injury list for Thomas Frank and Brentford.

Bukayo Saka has been ruled for possibly three months, according to manager Mikel Arteta. Mikel Arteta will likely use a front three of Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus in the absence of Bukayo Saka.

The recent history between the two teams suggests that Arsenal will be the clear favourite for this game. Arsenal have won four of the previous five meetings between the two teams in the Premier League since the 2-0 defeat to the Bees in 2021. Arsenal have been unbeaten in six meetings with the visitors, scoring first in the previous six. This game rarely produces cards, with less than 4.5 cards brandished in seven of the last eight meetings.

Brentford have had an indifferent run of form in recent weeks, with the Bees heading into this game with three consecutive losses in the Premier League, which included their unbeaten home run ended against Nottingham Forest. Brentford's home form will make things difficult for the Gunners, as the Bees have only lost once at home all season, with seven wins, one draw and one loss this season. However, the hosts come into this game with three losses in their previous four games and are without a clean sheet in their last six in all competitions.

In their most recent league game, Brentford was held to a 0-0 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion away from home, and they remain winless away from home in the Premier League this season. At home, Brentford have won three of their previous four, with the defeat to Nottingham Forest the only blip on their perfect record.

Arsenal comes into this game with three consecutive wins in all competitions and are unbeaten in their last eight Premier League matches since the 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United. The Gunners' most recent win was a 1-0 win over a determined Ipswich Town, thanks to a goal from Kai Havertz, which secured a priceless victory for the Gunners.

Arsenal have an impressive away record, only losing twice on their travels this season. The Gunners are unbeaten in their last four away league games, with two wins and two draws, including an impressive 5-1 win at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace. Gabriel Jesus was the star of the show in their last away game with a brace and is expected to start.

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