Arsenal will take on Brentford on Wednesday, 3 December, with the Gunners looking to get back to winning ways following their draw with Chelsea at the weekend.
With Man City taking on Fulham on Tuesday night, there is a chance that Arsenal could find themselves just two points clear in the title race by the time this match kicks off at the Emirates Stadium
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Arsenal vs Brentford prediction below.
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Arsenal vs Brentford prediction: The hosts to win with ease
Key Stats
- Arsenal have the best home record in the league this season, with an average of 2.67 points per match at the Emirates Stadium.
- Brentford have lost five of their six away Premier League matches this season.
- Arsenal have conceded at least one goal in every match they have played since Gabriel was injured on international duty.
Correct score prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Brentford
Arsenal certainly look ropier at the back without Gabriel, but they are still more than good enough to stick a few goals past one of the worst away teams in the league on Wednesday night.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Brentford are big underdogs
- HOME: 7/20 (1.35) – 74.1%
- DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) 19%
- AWAY: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Arsenal vs Brentford odds are weighted strongly in favour of the Gunners, as you would expect given the circumstances. Ladbrokes have given Arsenal a 74.1% chance of winning the match, while Brentford have been given just a 12.5% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Arsenal domination
Arsenal have a brilliant recent record against Brentford, which should fill them with even more confidence ahead of Wednesday night. The Gunners are unbeaten in their last eight meetings with the Bees, who have never won a competitive match at the Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal preview: A flurry of returning players
Arsenal could welcome back several players into the starting XI on Wednesday, especially as the match is sandwiched between clashes with Chelsea and Aston Villa. Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus could all feature, but Gabriel, William Saliba, Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard are all in the treatment room.
Predicted lineup: Raya (GK), White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Madueke, Gyokeres, Saka
Last five results
- Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal
- Arsenal 3-1 Bayern Munich
- Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham
- Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal
- Slavia Prague 0-3 Arsenal
Reiss Nelson won't be available to Keith Andrews on Wednesday, due to the fact that he is only at the club on loan from Arsenal. Nelson joins Josh Dasilva, Antoni Milambo and Fabio Carvalho on the sidelines, with the trio all ruled out through injuries.
Predicted lineup: Kelleher (GK), Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Ajer, Henry, Henderson, Yarmoliuk, Damsgaard, Ouattara, Thiago
Last five results
- Brentford 3-1 Burnley
- Brighton 2-1 Brentford
- Brentford 3-1 Newcastle
- Crystal Palace 2-0 Brentford
- Grimsby 0-5 Brentford
Player to watch: Viktor Gyokeres
Viktor Gyokeres returned from injury off the bench at the weekend, but the Arsenal striker should get a start here. The big Swede is searching for his fifth Premier League goal of the season after a decent start to his career in North London.