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Brentford FC vs. Arsenal FC
The Premier League is getting back to normal. The last matchday was cancelled due to the death of the Queen, and not all matches will take place next weekend either. However, the match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC is likely to be played. The London clash kicks off on Sunday at 13:00 at the Gtech Community Stadium, you can find our prediction in the following Brentford vs Arsenal tip.
Although we are now entering the eighth matchday, all teams have only played six games so far. Brentford have made a good start and have collected nine points, which is currently enough for eighth place. The Gunners, on the other hand, have been the team of the moment in the first few games. Arsenal have picked up 15 points so far to secure top spot in the table, although the chasing pack of Man City, Tottenham and Co. lurk just a point away.
Brentford – Arsenal info:
– Date & Time: 18/09/2022, 13:00.
– Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, London
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 8
– Broadcast: Sky
Brentford Form & Balance Check
Brentford FC head into a difficult second season after promotion to the Premier League. The Bees were able to celebrate a commanding stay in the league last year and are already doing well in the new season. In the first seven competitive games, the Londoners have only suffered one defeat, a 3-2 loss to Fulham. The two wins in the league so far, however, have been absolute highlights. The first win came at home against Manchester United, where Brentford thrashed the overmatched Red Devils 4-0.
Deutlicher Sieg gegen Leeds
The second win of the season was no less brilliant. In the latest league match, Brentford faced Leeds United, both teams knowing each other from years of shared second division history. For the Bees, it was Ivan Toney who particularly caught the eye in this match. The striker scored a treble to take his tally for the season to five goals. Mbeumo and Wissa added the other goals in the Londoners’ 5-2 win, while Sinisterra and Marc Roca’s goals in the interval were of no consequence.
Brentford facts & analysis
– 8th place in the Premier League, 9 points from 6 games.
– Last win 5:2 against Leeds
– Unbeaten in 4 competitive games
Arsenal form & balance check
Arsenal FC seem to have finally found themselves under Mikel Arteta. After two years in eighth place, the coach managed to push forward last season, finishing fifth and narrowly missing out on the Champions League. This season, the return to the top flight should now work out and represent the next step in the evolution of such a young team. The start of the season was more than promising. The Gunners won all of their first five league games, scoring a whopping 13 goals in the process.
Man United end dream start
It was only last matchday that Manchester United suffered their first defeat of the season. The Red Devils were simply cleverer in their 3-1 win and countered the high standing Gunners time and again. Antony and Rashford (2) scored for United, Arsenal equalised through Saka. At least the Londoners were able to redeem themselves in the next game in the Europa League, when they won 2-1 against FC Zurich. Since then, however, Arsenal have not played a competitive match in a week and a half, as the Gunners’ most recent Europa League match was cancelled in addition to their last Premier League fixture.
Arsenal facts & analysis
– Lead the Premier League table, 15 points from 6 games.
– Last win 2:1 against Zurich
– 6 wins from first 7 competitive matches
Predicted line-up – last update on 16 September 2022
Brentford coach Thomas Frank is likely to rely on the successful starting eleven from the last game against Leeds. In a 4-3-3, Toney will play up front and Janelt, a German junior international, will play in the centre. Jörgensen, Dasilva and Wissa are first alternatives from the bench. On the Arsenal side, Arteta’s 4-2-3-1 has a top eleven locked in, which also played in this form against Man United. Nketiah, Smith Rowe and Tomiyasu are other options.
Brentford – Arsenal direct comparison & stats
Brentford and Arsenal have met in 13 games so far, but the majority of those were over 75 years ago. Overall, the Bees have the better record with six wins to their name, while Arsenal have won four times. Three other games ended in a draw. Last season, this duel went to the home team in each case.
– The comparisons between the two clubs last season: 2-0 (home to Brentford FC) and 2-1 (home to Arsenal FC).
– The average number of goals scored in a Brentford FC vs Arsenal FC clash is 3.
– The average number of goals scored in the first half in matches between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC is 1.
– A year ago Arsenal FC was in 10th position in the table with 9 points. Currently they are in position 1 (15).
– Brentford FC have not lost any of their last 5 home matches
