Prediction: Brentford vs Arsenal

Prediction: Arsenal to win 3-2

Best Odds: 16/1

Bookmaker: Betfair

Brentford and Arsenal will face each other in the London derby this weekend. The Premier League match will be held at the Gtech Community Stadium and is scheduled to kick off at 12pm UK time on Sunday.

Brentford

Brentford have made a strong start to the season and are doing extremely well in the Premier League at the moment. Thomas Frank’s side are currently eighth in the league table with nine points from six matches, just four points behind fourth-placed Brighton and Hove Albion.

The Bees will head into the London derby against Arsenal on the back of a 5-2 win against Leeds United at home in the Premier League. It followed a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace away from home in London in the league.

Team News:

Brentford will have Ivan Toney leading the line against Arsenal in the London derby this weekend. The striker scored a hat-trick against Leeds United and will be determined to put on a show against the Gunners as well.

Arsenal

Arsenal are having a wonderful season in the Premier League at the moment and are currently at the top of the standings. Mikel Arteta’s side have picked up 15 points from six matches, a point more than second-placed and defending Premier League champions Manchester City.

The Gunners will head into the London derby against Brentford on the back of a 2-1 victory over Zurich away from home in Switzerland in the Europa League. It followed a 3-1 defeat to Manchester United away from home at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

Team News:

Ghana international defensive midfielder Thomas Partey is back in full training, which means that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could decide to include him in the starting lineup against Brentford. If Partey does start, then he will replace Albert Sambi Lokonga in the starting lineup. Gabriel Jesus came on as a substitute against Zurich, but he will return to the starting lineup against Brentford.

Key Factors to Consider

• Arsenal have scored 14 goals in 6 Premier League matches.
• Brentford have scored 15 goals in 6 Premier League matches.
• Arsenal have conceded 7 goals in 6 Premier League games.
• Ivan Toney has scored 5 goals in 6 Premier League appearances.
• Gabriel Jesus has scored 3 goals in 6 Premier League games.

Conclusion

Brentford are doing well at the moment and will fancy their chances of winning against Arsenal. It is very likely that the Bees will score a goal or two. However, Arsenal do have a better team, and the North London club could eventually pick up all three points from the encounter.

Prediction: Arsenal to win 3-2

Best Odds: 16/1

Bookmaker: Betfair