Match Preview: Arsenal vs Brentford

Arsenal seem to have a strong advantage going into this match at home against Brentford. Historically, Arsenal have dominated this fixture, winning 7 out of their last 9 encounters. With an impressive home form this season, gathering an average of 2.27 points per game, they are expected to be formidable on their turf. Brentford, on the other hand, have shown an average away performance with just 1.13 points per game, suggesting they may struggle at the Emirates.

Past meetings between these two sides have produced a moderate number of goals, with an average of 2.56 goals per match, and both teams scoring (BTTS) 56% of the time. Arsenal’s clinical finishing and home advantage could mean they come out on top once again, potentially replicating their previous 3-1 victory. However, given the BTTS statistics, Brentford might still find the net. Overall, an Arsenal victory seems likely, but Brentford could still make their mark on the scoresheet.

Insights

• Arsenal have historically dominated the fixture with 7 wins in the last 9 meetings against Brentford.
• Brentford have only managed to beat Arsenal once in their last 9 encounters.
• Arsenal’s home form is excellent, making them favorites when playing at home.
• Brentford’s away form is average, potentially disadvantaging them in this fixture.
• The matches between Arsenal and Brentford have averaged 2.56 goals per game.
• Both teams have scored (BTTS) in 56% of their recent meetings.
• Arsenal’s current home points per game average is 2.27 in the Premier League.
• Brentford’s current away points per game average is 1.13 in the Premier League.
• The last meeting between the teams ended with Arsenal winning 3-1 against Brentford.

Match Facts

• In their last 9 encounters, Arsenal FC has emerged victorious 7 times, with 1 draw and Brentford FC claiming victory once. Arsenal FC leads the goal tally 16-7.
• Arsenal FC secured wins both home and away against Brentford FC last season, triumphing 2-1 at home and 1-0 on the road.
• Arsenal FC nets 23% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minute.
• Brentford FC scores 22% of their goals between the 16th and 30th minute.
• Arsenal FC is unbeaten in their last 7 matches.
• Brentford FC has not won in their last 4 games against Arsenal FC.
• Arsenal FC remains unbeaten in their previous 4 home encounters against Brentford FC.
• Arsenal FC has amassed 5 red cards this season, the most in the Premier League.
• Arsenal FC has failed to score in 2 of their 15 home Premier League matches this season.
• Brentford FC has failed to score in 3 of their 15 away Premier League matches this season.
• Arsenal FC’s home record for this season stands at 10-4-1.
• Kai Havertz is Arsenal FC’s leading scorer with 9 goals, while Bryan Mbeumo has netted 16 for Brentford FC.

• Bukayo Saka leads in assists for Arsenal FC with 10, and Mikkel Damsgaard is Brentford FC’s top assister with 9.
• Jurrien Timber has the most yellow cards for Arsenal FC with 7, whereas Keane Lewis-Potter has 5 for Brentford FC.
• Arsenal FC has scored in each of their last 6 matches.
• Arsenal FC leads at halftime in 56% of their games, compared to Brentford FC’s 35%.
• Arsenal FC has won 56% of all first halves, while Brentford FC has won 35%.
• Arsenal FC won the last encounter against Brentford FC by 2 goals.
• When Arsenal FC leads 1-0 at home, they win 81% of these matches.
• When Brentford FC leads 0-1 away, they win 53% of their matches.
• If Arsenal FC is trailing 0-1 at home, they win 50% of those matches.
• If Brentford FC is losing 1-0 away, they win 25% of their matches.
• Arsenal FC has a superior performance record in the Premier League compared to Brentford FC.
• Arsenal FC’s recent form in the last 5 matches outshines that of Brentford FC.
• Arsenal FC has not lost any of their last 5 matches against Brentford FC, across all competitions.
• In their last 5 clashes, Arsenal FC has won 4, with 1 match ending in a draw, while Brentford FC has secured no victories.
• Arsenal FC has not been defeated in their last 5 Premier League matches against Brentford FC.
• Brentford FC has not won any of their last 5 Premier League fixtures against Arsenal FC.
• On average, Arsenal FC scores 1.6 goals per match against Brentford FC, while Brentford FC scores 0.6 against Arsenal.
• The average number of goals in matches between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC is 2.2.
• The average number of goals scored in the first half of these encounters is 1.
• Both teams did not win their previous Premier League match.
• Arsenal FC scores an average of 2.16 goals at home, while Brentford FC scores an average of 1.61 goals away.