- Date and Time: Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 18:30 GMT+1
- Venue: GTech Community Stadium, Brentford, England
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| Brentford vs Arsenal | Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 18:30 GMT+1 |
| Brentford odds | 6.5 |
| Arsenal odds | 1.45 |
| Draw | 4.76 |
| Over 2 | 1.22 |
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Brentford
Brentford take on Arsenal in a frenzied London derby in the nineteenth round of the ongoing Premier League on New Year’s Day. The home team know they have an uphill task in the league, but they’ll give their best and end up on the winning side for nothing but the pride of beating their local rivals.
The Gunners at the Gtech. pic.twitter.com/WCpG2KMH68
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) December 30, 2024
Brentford are ranked 11th in the league table at the moment, with 24 points to their name. They’ll be expected to push further up in the months to come and challenge for a spot in the Europa Conference League next season. Under manager Thomas Frank, the Bees have become a major threat to top teams across England. Long may it continue.
| Recent Form (all competitions, most recent first) | D, L, L, L, W |
| Key Players to Watch | Bryan Mbeumo |
| Team Strengths | A patient build-up of play |
| Team Weaknesses | Conceding a lot of goals from open positions |
| Injuries and Suspensions | Ben Mee, Joshua Dasilva, Mark Flekken |
Arsenal
With the downfall of Manchester City this season, Arsenal and Chelsea have emerged as contenders for the league title. Although Liverpool seem to rule the roost by standing on top of the table with 42 points, the Gunners have not done too poorly for themselves. They are in the second spot with 36 points.
Arsenal need to make sure they don’t let the fatigue of their players get into their heads and allow their performances to drop. Manager Mikel Arteta, one of the finest tacticians in the world at the moment, knows the importance of winning this local derby. The Gunners intend to do so by stamping their authority from the first minute.
Final goal of 2024 🎯 pic.twitter.com/9ekOW8AVcp
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 28, 2024
| Recent Form (all competitions, most recent first) | W, W, W, D, W |
| Key Players to Watch | Kai Havertz |
| Team Strengths | Excellent passing play with the inclusion of wings |
| Team Weaknesses | Facing difficulty in creating transitions |
| Injuries and Suspensions | Ben White, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling |
Brentford vs Arsenal Head-to-Head Statistics
There have only been eight recorded matches between these two teams, in which Arsenal have emerged victorious on six occasions. Brentford have only won once against the Gunners, in the 2021-22 season, and they’ll hope to repeat this on Wednesday. The two teams also played out one draw in February 2023.
Bet hereBrentford vs Arsenal Player Focus
While Brentford will rely heavily on the services of their star attacker Bryan Mbeumo, for Arsenal, the absence of Bukayo Saka due to injury will end up being quite costly.
However, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Ødegaard will have to step up to fill the big boots that Saka has left. Striker Wissa, who’s scored nine goals this season for the Bees, will pose a massive threat to the Gunners‘ defenders with his off-the-ball movement.
Brentford vs Arsenal Tactical Analysis
Arsenal are a typical attacking side that like to play short passes and build the game from midfield. Brentford will likely adopt a patient approach against their opponents and wait for an opportunity to arise instead of going after the ball from the first minute.
Both teams have the ability to play the waiting game and not get too anxious to attack. However, Brentford’s wingers have often brought them joy in periods of disconsolation. Arsenal’s fullbacks will have to be on their toes throughout this match. Both teams like to press hard and focus on zonal marking.
Brentford vs Arsenal Prediction
- Football pick: Arsenal to win
- Odds: 1.45 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Brentford 1-2 Arsenal
Arsenal are the overwhelming favourites to win this game, and we expect them to do so comfortably. While Brentford’s attackers have won many accolades, their defenders have not quite risen to the occasion in the Premier League this season. That is an issue that manager Frank will look to solve.
Brentford conceded 32 goals this season, which is double what Arsenal have done (16). This means their midfielders tend to give the ball too easily. They allow their opponent attackers to challenge their defenders, and the same will be on display in this game.
Brentford vs Arsenal Betting Tip
- Football Pick: Total over 2 goals
- Odds: 1.22 (22Bet)
We expect a total of over 2 goals to be scored in this match. It’ll be challenging for Arsenal to keep Brentford’s Wissa, Damsgaard and Mbeumo. For the visitors, Havertz, Ødegaard and Martinelli will pose a massive threat.
Brentford, however, have a lot of injuries in this game, with Ben Mee, Joshua Dasilva and Mark Flekken struggling for fitness. Both these teams have seen over two goals scored in three out of their last five matches, and the same will be expected in this encounter.
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