Brentford
01 Jan, 2025
18:30
Arsenal
Brentford has been a force to reckon with at home this season.
They're currently the second-best team in the league based on home stats, amassing an impressive 22 points from 9 matches with a goal difference of 26:16. That’s the kind of home form that gives them a real edge.
However, it’s worth noting that out of the top five teams, they’ve only faced two so far.
They secured an exciting 4-2 win against Newcastle but fell short in a 2-0 loss to Nottingham. These results highlight their strengths but also suggest some vulnerabilities when matched against certain opposition.
Their tactical approach revolves around counterattacking football, and with the electrifying pace of Wissa and Mbuemo leading their frontline, they consistently create dangerous scoring opportunities.
This strategy has proven effective throughout the season, particularly on home soil, where they seem to thrive.
Heading into this match, they'll undoubtedly be focused, determined, and ready to maintain their impressive record.
When it comes to head-to-head encounters, Arsenal holds the advantage, having won four and drawn one of their last five meetings.
Still, there’s a vulnerability to Arsenal’s defense, as they’ve conceded a goal in each of their last five away games.
This is an area Brentford will surely look to exploit, making it essential for Arsenal to tighten up at the back.
All in all, this match promises to be a thrilling contest. Will Brentford’s dynamic duo deliver another standout performance at home, or will Arsenal’s superior record and experience shine through? Either way, fans can expect an exciting battle.
What we say
Both Teams to Score
Given Arsenal's tendency to concede on the road—10 goals in 9 away matches—and Brentford's willingness to play more open, attacking football in front of their home fans, this matchup promises to be an exciting, end-to-end affair to kick off the new year.
Both teams have the firepower and quality in their forward lines, and when you combine that with Brentford's strong home form and Arsenal's recent defensive vulnerabilities away from home, it’s hard not to expect goals on both sides.
The balance of home and away stats, along with the individual brilliance of the strikers from both teams, should make this a thrilling contest.
Home team lineup
Player Name | Player Position |
Flekken | GK |
Roerslev Rasmussen | RB |
Collins | CB |
Mee | CB |
Lewis-Potter | LB |
Norgaard | CM |
Janelt | RCM |
Damsgaard | LCM |
Mbeumo | RW |
Shade | LW |
Wissa | CF |
Away team lineup
Player Name | Player Position |
Raya | GK |
Timber | RB |
Saliba | CB |
Gabriel | CB |
Lewis-Skelly | LB |
Rice | CM |
Havertz | RCM |
Odegaard | LCM |
Trossard | RW |
Martinelli | LW |
Gabriel Jesus | CF |
Head to head
Wed 01, 2025 | Brentford | Arsenal | 1 - 3 |
Sat 03, 2024 | Arsenal | Brentford | 2 - 1 |
Sat 11, 2023 | Brentford | Arsenal | 0 - 1 |
Wed 09, 2023 | Brentford | Arsenal | 0 - 1 |