Match preview

Brentford (4th, 9 pts) host Arsenal (2nd, 12 pts) at Brentford Community Stadium on Wednesday 2 December, kick-off 20:00.

Brentford are unbeaten, having won 2 and drawn 3 of their last five league games (scored 10, conceded 4). Arsenal are in excellent form, having won 4 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 8, conceded 4).

The last league meeting, in February 2026, finished Brentford 1–1 Arsenal.

Varless AI expects around 1.0 goals for Brentford and 1.4 for Arsenal, making Brentford 26% to win, the draw 28% and Arsenal 45%. It shapes up as a tight one, with under 2.5 goals at 57%.