Arsenal vs Brentford Prediction & Betting Tips (9 March)

3rd in the Premier League with 2 small points behind 1st place, Arsenal is involved in the fight for the title which has eluded them since 2004. The London team showed some shortcomings during the month of December. On the other hand, the Gunners are running at full speed in 2024. Indeed, they have won, most often in style, their last 7 championship matches played against Crystal Palace 5-0, Nottingham Forest 1-2, Liverpool 3-1 , West Ham 0-6, Burnley 0-5, Newcastle 4-1 and Sheffield United last Monday 0-6. In the Champions League, Arsenal lost their round of 16 first leg against Porto 1-0 and will try to turn things around next Tuesday in the return match.

Brentford is now 15th in the Premier League with 1 match more and 6 points ahead of the first relegation. Ivan Toney's teammates must still remain vigilant in order to stay out of the red zone, especially since the current dynamic is not good. Indeed, they have only pocketed one victory in the last 7 days, for 1 draw and 5 defeats. After losing 3 consecutive losses to Liverpool, Manchester City and West Ham, Brentford reacted last weekend by holding off Chelsea 2-2 at home.

Injured during the first day of the championship, Dutch defender Timber must still wait before making his return. In addition, Mikel Arteta is not guaranteed to be able to count on the important left-back Zinchenko and the versatile Tomiyasu. Also announced as uncertain, executives Saka and Martinelli should still hold their place. The central hinge made up of Saliba and Gabriel works wonders and allows the Gunners to have the best defense in the championship.

Excellent again last Monday, midfielder Declan Rice is having a top-notch season. Danger comes from everywhere at Arsenal and no less than 5 players now have 6 or more goals in the Premier League (Martinelli, Odegaard, Trossard, Havertz and Saka). On loan from Brentford, goalkeeper Raya cannot play and will be replaced by last season's starter Ramsdale.