Brentford go up against Arsenal in the Premier League 2022-23 at the Brentford Community Stadium in London on Sunday, September 18, 2022. The match will start at 4:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Brentford have been solid in their second Premier League season. The Bees are currently ninth on the points table with nine points after six matches. Brentford won 5-2 against Leeds United in their last game in this competition, thanks to Ivan Toney’s breathtaking hat-trick. They also beat Manchester United 4-0 earlier in the campaign.
Meanwhile, Arsenal bounced back after their first Premier League defeat of the season with a gritty victory against FC Zurich in the UEFA Europa League 2022-23. The Gunners are atop the Premier League points table this season with 15 points. Mohamed Elneny, Reiss Nelson and Thomas Partey are ruled out of the match in London while the Gunners are also likely to miss the services of Emile Smith Rowe.
Brentford vs Arsenal Premier League 2022-23 odds
Parimatch odds: Brentford: 4.50, Arsenal: 1.76, Draw: 4.00
Betwinner odds: Brentford: 4.32, Arsenal: 1.74, Draw: 4.02
Betway odds: Brentford: 4.20, Arsenal: 1.77, Draw: 4.00
10CRIC odds: Brentford: 4.34, Arsenal: 1.80, Draw: 3.97
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Brentford vs Arsenal head-to-head
Brentford won the 2021-22 Premier League season opener against Arsenal by a 2-0 scoreline. Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard inspired the Bees to their only win so far against the Gunners.
Arsenal have beaten Brentford twice so far. The Gunners won 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League last season, while their first win against the Bees came in 2018 when Arsenal sealed a 3-1 victory in the EFL Cup.
Brentford vs Arsenal Premier League 2022-23 squads
Brentford: David Raya (goalkeeper), Thomas Strakosha (goalkeeper), Zanka, Ethan Pinnock, Charlie Goode, Tristan Crama, Kristoffer Ajer, Pontus Jansson (captain), Ben Mee, Aaron Hickey, Shandon Baptiste, Mads Roerslev Rasmussen, Keane Lewis-Potter, Sergi Canos, Frank Onyeka, Joshua Dasilva, Vitaly Janelt, Mathias Jensen, Rico Henry, Bryan Mbeumo, Ivan Toney, Mikkel Damsgaard, Yoane Wissa, Saman Ghoddos.
Arsenal: Aaron Ramsdale (goalkeeper), Matt Turner (goalkeeper), Cedric Soares, Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Rob Holding, Benjamin White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Martin Odegaard (captain), Fabio Vieira, Reiss Nelson, Emile Smith Rowe, Mohamed Elneny, Thomas Partey, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Granit Xhaka, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Marquinhos, Edward Nketiah.
Brentford vs Arsenal probable starting lineups
Brentford: David Raya (goalkeeper); Kristoffer Ajer, Pontus Jansson (captain), Ben Mee; Aaron Hickey, Shandon Baptiste, Vitaly Janelt, Mathias Jensen, Rico Henry; Bryan Mbeumo, Ivan Toney.
Arsenal: Aaron Ramsdale (goalkeeper); Benjamin White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Oleksandr Zinchenko; Martin Odegaard (captain), Albert Sambi Lokonga, Granit Xhaka; Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli.
Brentford vs Arsenal Premier League 2022-23 combined fantasy XI
David Raya (goalkeeper); Benjamin White, William Saliba, Rico Henry, Oleksandr Zinchenko; Martin Odegaard (captain), Mathias Jensen, Granit Xhaka; Ivan Toney, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli.
Brentford top picks and players to watch vs Arsenal Premier League 2022-23
Ivan Toney: The Brentford striker has been one of the most in-form forwards in the Premier League this season. Toney has registered five goals and two assists while taking 2.5 shots per game and making 1.7 key passes per game. His anchor play and movement in the box combined with his precision from the penalty spot will make him a major threat to the Arsenal defence.
Mathias Jensen: Brentford’s no. 8 has been an influential playmaker in the Premier League this season. Jensen scored and assisted in the Bees’ victory over Manchester United and also recorded an assist against Fulham. Jensen is also an expert at breaking up the opposition attacks, averaging 2.2 tackles per game.
Arsenal top picks and players to watch vs Brentford Premier League 2022-23
Gabriel Jesus: The Brazilian striker’s performances after joining Arsenal have been very impressive. Jesus has netted thrice in the Premier League and also assisted three goals in this competition this season. Jesus is extremely competitive on offensive duels and has the ability to come in midfield and influence the game. The 25-year-old scored in Arsenal’s last home game in this competition.
Gabriel Martinelli: Gunners’ 21-year-old winger has peaked early in this Premier League campaign. Martinelli has scored a goal each in two home games this season, while he also netted in Arsenal’s season opener against Crystal Palace. His pace and skill on the ball will make him a different proposition for the Brentford backline.
Brentford vs Arsenal Premier League 2022-23 prediction
Brentford got one over Arsenal in the Premier League last season. However, the Gunners have started this season with great form and their top players have been dominating on the pitch. Arsenal have the odds in their favour and are expected to win this encounter.
On the other hand, Brentford will find it difficult to outscore Arsenal in this game. The hosts have a significantly lower winning probability here and are unlikely to cause an upset.