The capital-city derbies keep coming thick and fast for league leaders Arsenal, who next host Brentford at the Emirates on Wednesday night. After their 1-1 draw at 10-man Chelsea this weekend, the Gunners will want to bounce back against a Brentford side fresh from a 3-1 home win over Burnley.
Arsenal remain in control at the top despite a somewhat sluggish performance against Chelsea. In that match, they might have considered two points dropped. Meanwhile, Brentford travel to North London hoping to carry momentum from their recent win, even though away trips this season have often proved challenging.
| Bets | Status | Moneyline |
| Total Goals | Over 2.5 | -145 |
| Total Shots | Over 25.5 | +110 |
| Total Shots on Target | Over 8.5 | -114 |
| Total Corners | Under 10.5 | -182 |
| Total Cards | Under 3.5 | -130 |
| Arsenal Goalkeeper Saves | Over 2.5 | +145 |
| Brentford Goalkeeper Saves | Over 4.5 | +170 |
Arsenal are dealing with multiple injury and fitness concerns. The fit-again Noni Madueke, Martin Odegaard and Viktor Gyokeres are pushing for starting spots, while regulars such as William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes remain doubts. Saliba is out with a knock and Gabriel with a hamstring issue. Attackers Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz are unlikely to feature. Given the hectic schedule, rotation is anticipated.
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For Brentford, loanee Reiss Nelson must skip the fixture against his parent club, though he isn’t a key starter. Long-term absentees Fabio Carvalho, Antoni Milambo and Josh Dasilva remain sidelined until 2026 with knee issues. Meanwhile, star forward Igor Thiago is slightly doubtful with a knock but is expected to be available. Manager may stick with a back-five formation, especially against top opposition, to try to limit Arsenal’s attacking threat.
The history and recent trends between these two clubs support a high-scoring outcome. Their head-to-head matches often produce goals, with a solid pattern of games surpassing 2.5 total goals. At home, Arsenal have been ruthless. winning seven matches in a row across competitions, with their offensive output matching their high standards. Meanwhile, Brentford’s struggles away from home are well documented: five defeats in six league trips this season make them vulnerable defensively. Given Arsenal’s firepower and Brentford’s defensive fragility on the road, a 3-1 or 3-0 result seems plausible.
With several of Arsenal’s regular attackers unavailable or questionable, the likelihood of Viktor Gyokeres starting increases. And that boosts his anytime-scorer appeal. The information pack mentions him as a potential starter.
Moreover, Arsenal’s emphasis on attacking rotation amid fixture congestion could give Gyokeres a central role. With Brentford’s leaky away form and the match likely to open up, there’s genuine value in backing Gyokeres at Evens.
Although not mentioned explicitly in the information pack, the form and context support backing Declan Rice for a goal contribution. Arsenal often dominate possession and create numerous chances at home. Their last few games have seen creative midfielders contribute assists and goals. Given the likely attacking pressure and Brentford’s tendency to concede, Rice stands a decent chance to either score or set up a goal. Thus, justifying the +155 odds for a goal or assist.
| Picks | Moneyline |
| Viktor Gyokeres to score first | +340 |
| Eberechi Eze to score anytime | +155 |
| Declan Rice to assist anytime | +270 |
| Noni Madueke to either score or assist | +105 |
| Aaron Hickey to see a card | +190 |
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Arsenal’s fortress-like home form, their attacking depth even amid injuries, and Brentford’s poor away record make a convincing case for a dominant Arsenal win. Their combination of creative midfield, attack rotation, and defensive solidity should see them control the game from start to finish.
Brentford may struggle to cope with the Gunners’ intensity, particularly in front of goal. A 3-0 home win seems the most likely outcome.
The Arsenal vs Brentford Premier League clash is on December 3, 2025, at the Emirates Stadium, London, England.
Arsenal are favorites to win with a moneyline at -275, to draw at +400 and for Brentford to win at +650.
Viktor Gyokeres to score anytime: +160
Declan Rice to assist anytime: +275
Noni Madueke to either score or assist: +120
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