Arsenal vs Brentford Match Preview
Arsenal vs Brentford in the Premier League will take place at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, March 9, as the third-placed side plays host to the 15th placed side.
The Gunners enter this contest on the back of a great run of form. They have won their last seven Premier League games on the bounce, scoring 31 goals and conceding just three. This run has seen them score the highest number of goals in 2024 as well as earn the highest goal difference in the league so far. Their last outing was a 6-0 drubbing of Sheffield United at Bramall Lane as Arsenal continued their ruthless run. They were looking to add to that run with another win.
The Bees, on the other hand, have won just once across their last seven games. During that run, they have lost five and drawn one game. Brentford have shipped a worrying 17 goals in these seven games and have managed just one clean sheet. Their last game was a 2-2 draw against Chelsea at the Gtech Community Stadium in a game that saw two lead changes. Just six points off the drop zone, they knew they needed to win to ensure safety.
That said, let’s take a look at the team news emerging from both camps ahead of this contest.
Team News
Arsenal
The good news for manager Mikel Arteta is that his team’s injury list is shortening just before the business end of the season. Multiple players returned from injury layoffs and made appearances off the bench in their win against Sheffield United.
Defensive trio of Takehiro Tomiyasu, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jurrien Timber are the only ones that will remain sidelined. They could return before the end of March. Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli picked up small injuries in their last game and should be back into the XI to face Brentford.
Brentford
Manager Thomas Frank will have a lengthy injury list to deal with ahead of his side’s trip to North London. Most of the players out are defenders, posing a big selection problem for the manager.
Defenders Rico Henry (knee), Aaron Hickey (hamstring) and Ethan Pinnock (ankle) are all out long-term and will miss the next few games. Ben Mee missed the last game and is doubtful for the next, which if he misses, will mean the Bees will be without their entire first-choice backline.
Other key players injured are midfielder Josh Dasilva (knee) and Bryan Mbeumo (ankle), who will also miss the next game.
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal
The Gunners have done exceptionally well in recent weeks and will retain the same combination for the next game.
Predicted XI: David Raya (GK); Benjamin White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jakub Kiwior; Declan Rice, Jorginho, Martin Odegaard (C); Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli.
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Brentford
Having fielded makeshift lineups in the last couple of games, it seems like Thomas Frank will resort to doing the same against the Gunners.
Predicted XI: Mark Flekken (GK); Zanka, Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins; Mads Roerslev, Frank Onyeka, Christian Norgaard (C), Vitaly Janelt, Sergio Reguilon; Ivan Toney, Yoane Wissa.
Arsenal vs Brentford Head-to-Head Record
These two clubs have met few times officially in recent history, since they have never really played much in the same division until Brentford were promoted to the Premier League.
In five meetings since, Arsenal dominate the head-to-head record with four wins, with the teams sharing one draw.
Last 5 Games
- Brentford 0-1 Arsenal (11/23)
- Brentford 0-1 Arsenal (09/23)
- Arsenal 1-1 Brentford (02/23)
- Brentford 0-3 Arsenal (09/22)
- Arsenal 2-1 Brentford (02/22)
Prediction
The Gunners seem unstoppable currently with the form they are in. Add to that players returning from injury, which will only make their ability to control games better. Brentford also have a lot of defensive injuries and will struggle against a top side away from home.
Prediction: Arsenal 4-0 Brentford.
Betting Tips & Odds
Arsenal have won four of the last five meetings between these three sides and kept clean sheets in three of those. Currently ranked as the best defence in the league, the Gunners could be in line for another shutout.
In terms of goals, Arteta’s men have also been the top scorers in 2024, while Brentford have had one of the worst defensive records.
Tips
- Both Teams to Score – No: 1.85
- Arsenal Over 3.5 Goals – Yes: 3.15
- Arsenal to Score in Both Halves – Yes: 1.72
Match Odds
- Arsenal Win: 1.23
- Draw: 6.90
- Brentford Win: 12.50
Arsenal vs Brentford Timings & Telecast
- Date & Time: Saturday, March 9th at 5:30 PM (GMT).
- India: Star Sports Network, Hotstar app & website.
- UK: Sky Sports.
- US: Peacock Premium.
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