The London derby schedule shows no sign of easing for Arsenal, who return to the Emirates on Wednesday night to face Brentford. After a demanding stretch of league and European football, the Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw at 10-man Chelsea at the weekend. Brentford, on the other hand, strengthened their case for a top-half finish with a 3-1 home win over Burnley. Below, we have the betting preview, best bets and prediction for this London derby.
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Betting Preview
Mikel Arteta’s side still sit two points clear heading into the midweek round, after Man City’s 5-4 win over Fulham on Tuesday night. At home, Arsenal have been brilliant, winning nine of their last 10 in all competitions, including seven straight. Their defence has conceded only twice at the Emirates this season, the fewest home goals of any club in the division so far.
Brentford’s away record tells its own story. Keith Andrews has overseen five away defeats in six league games this term. Yet the Bees are thriving in the European conversation thanks to their home form, driven by a new club hero. Igor Thiago, who has 10 league goals in 13 games, is the fastest Brentford player to hit double figures in a Premier League season. Still, away from home, they’ve managed just one clean sheet this campaign and haven’t beaten the Gunners on the road in this rivalry since 1938.
Head-to-head history heavily favours Arsenal. They haven’t lost to Brentford in their last seven league meetings and hold a 15-match unbeaten home run against them in all competitions stretching back decades. With Arsenal’s home control and Brentford’s travel issues intersecting, we see the league leaders winning this game and restoring their 5-point gap at the top of the Premier League table.
Recent Form & Stats
- Arsenal have won 7 of the last 10 matchups against Brentford; Brentford have won only 1, and two ended in draws.
- Their recent meetings average around 2.5 goals per match.
- Arsenal generally have a high-scoring tendency when playing at Emirates. In recent home fixtures, the total has often gone over 2.5 goals.
- Brentford’s away record this season is poor; historically, they concede regularly on the road, making a defensive shut-out unlikely.
Best Bets & Prediction
Prediction: Arsenal to win at 1.38.
Best Bet: Arsenal win & over 2.5 total goals at 2.05.
Alternative Bet: BTTS – No at 1.65.
