Arsenal and Brentford will battle for three points in an all-London affair in midweek Premier League action on Wednesday (December 3rd). The game will be played at The Emirates Stadium.
The home side are coming into the game on the back of a 1-1 draw in another London derby away to Chelsea over the weekend. Their hosts were reduced to 10 men in the 38th minute when Moises Caicedo was sent off following a VAR review on a harrowing tackle. However, the Blues went ahead despite their numerical disadvantage, breaking the deadlock through Trevor Chalobah's header early in the second half. Mikel Merino equalized just before the hour mark.
Brentford, meanwhile, claimed maximum points with a 3-1 home win over Burnley. All four goals were scored in the final 10 minutes in a frantic end to the game. Igor Thiago continued his fine run of form when he broke the deadlock from the spot in the 81st minute, while Zian Flemming equalized with a penalty of his own in the 85th minute. Thiago restored his side's lead before Dango Ouattara made sure of the result in injury time.
The win saw the Bees climb to 10th spot in the standings with 19 points from 13 games. Arsenal lead the way on 30 points.
Arsenal vs Brentford Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the 23rd meeting between the two sides. Arsenal lead 10-6.
- Their most recent clash came when they canceled each other out in a 1-1 stalemate in April 2025.
- Five of the last six head-to-head games have produced three goals or more.
- Brentford have failed to win 10 of their last 11 midweek EPL games (seven losses).
- Arsenal are unbeaten in the last eight head-to-head games (six wins).
- Brentford have dropped 11 points from winning positions this season - more than any other side in the EPL ahead of this round.
- Arsenal have scored at least twice in five of their last six league games played on a Wednesday (four wins, two draws).
Arsenal vs Brentford Prediction
Arsenal's quest for Premier League glory took a big step forward following their draw at Stamford Bridge, although Mikel Arteta might have bemoaned his side not making the most of their numerical advantage.
Brentford have alternated between a win and a loss in their last five league games. However, they have tended to struggle in midweek games, having failed to win 13 of their last 15 EPL games played on a Wednesday (10 losses).
We are backing the hosts to claim a routine victory and a clean sheet.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Brentford
Arsenal vs Brentford Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Arsenal to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Over 1.5 goals