London rivals Brentford and Arsenal kick off the New Year with a fiery Premier League encounter at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Mikel Arteta’s side aims to maintain their unbeaten streak, while Thomas Frank’s Brentford hopes to start 2025 with a statement win at home on Wednesday.
🐝Brentford Look 👀to Get Back to ✔️Winning | Home Win = 6.89💵
The Bees halted a three-game losing streak with a goalless draw against Brighton last Friday, an improvement, but still winless in their last three league games, something they would hope to change against the Gunners.
Although it will be really difficult because Brentford has yet to find the net against Arsenal in their last three home meetings, Brentford’s strong home form this season is something Thomas Frank’s side will draw inspiration from.
Brentford’s form at the Gtech Community Stadium has been a saving grace this season, earning 22 points—joint-highest in the league alongside Liverpool.
🔴Arsenal Aim 🏹to Reclaim Second 🥈Spot | Away Win = 1.47💵
Arsenal’s ability to dig deep to try and get results even in games they seem destined to draw, like in their last against Ipswich, has been key, with a three-game winning streak and an 11-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
Despite the absence of Bukayo Saka due to a hamstring injury, the Gunners managed a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ipswich Town in their last outing, thanks to Kai Havertz’s first-half goal.
Currently in third place, Arsenal could leapfrog Nottingham Forest into second with a win. Their London derby dominance in 2024, where they remained undefeated across 10 matches, gives them confidence heading into this clash.
🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:
Arsenal’s injury woes continue with Bukayo Saka sidelined for two months. Arteta will look to Odegaard’s creativity and Jesus’s recent form to lead the attack. Defensive stability from Saliba and Gabriel will also be crucial in thwarting Brentford’s offence.
Brentford’s threat comes from their dynamic attacking trio of Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, and Neal Maupay. However, their defensive vulnerabilities could be exploited by Arsenal, especially in the absence of first-choice GK, Mark Flekken.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds🔢 | Draw = 5.15💵
Arsenal have won their last three visits to Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium without conceding a goal. They have also kept clean sheets in eight of their last 11 matches in all competitions. | Specials Market: Away win to nil (Yes) = 2.48
Brentford’s 26 home goals are the highest in the league this season, but their inability to keep a clean sheet at home could spell trouble. | Specials Market: Over 2.5 & Yes = 2.01
With Arsenal’s form and Brentford’s home record on the line, this London derby promises an intense start to 2025. Both sides will look to set the tone for the second half of the season in what could be a closely contested encounter.
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