Brentford vs Arsenal: Betting tips and predictions

Imago Bryan Mbeumo has been on a winning streak when it comes to goal scoring, and he stands in good stead to score against Arsenal in their upcoming match; but what are the odds saying? — *Imago* Bryan Mbeumo has been on a winning streak when it comes to goal scoring, and he stands in good stead to score against Arsenal in their upcoming match; but what are the odds saying?

Brentford state of play

It is four games and counting in all competitions since Brentford tasted the sweet success of victory.

The Bees are in danger of losing touch with the group of teams chasing a European spot, and have failed to find the back of the net in their last two Premier League outings.

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Thomas Frank's side have done their best work on their own patch, but they lost their unbeaten home record when being beaten by Nottingham Forest in their most recent match at the Gtech Stadium.

Arsenal state of play

Arsenal are nine points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool and cannot afford many more slip ups if they are to stand a chance of lifting the title.

However, the Gunners are in good form; after a 1-0 home defeat to Ipswich as well as the 5-1 thumping of Crystal Palace before Christmas.

Bukayo Saka limped out of the Selhurst Park clash with a hamstring injury and Arsenal are reeling from the news that the England international is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery.

Key talking point: Can Arsenal keep it tight at the back?

Arsenal have not managed to keep a clean sheet in their last seven games on the road.

Despite their failure to stop the opposition from scoring, the Gunners are unbeaten in four away matches and Mikel Arteta will have his squad primed to keep their slim title hopes alive.

Brentford boast the Premier League's second best home record, although the Bees failed to find the back of the net for the first time when they were beaten in their last game at the Gtech.

They failed to fire in their following match at Brighton, but Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa should cause plenty of problems for the Arsenal defence.

FIRST’s top tip for Brentford vs Arsenal

Double Chance & Both Teams To Score Yes/No - Draw or Arsenal & Yes - 1/1 (Betway)

An entertaining game is on the cards as Brentford boast one of the Premier League's best attacks and worst defences. Despite the Bees' superb home record, Arsenal should have enough to claim at least a share of the spoils.

Extra tips

Bryan Mbeumo To Score Or Assist - 9/4 (Betway)

Bryan Mbeumo has eight goals and two assists in nine home games this season and could play a big role against an Arsenal defence that has struggled to shut out the opposition away from home as of late.

Team news

Brentford are sweating on the fitness of Mark Flekken and Ben Mee after the pair were substituted against Brighton. The Bees' lengthy injury list includes Kristoffer Ajer, Joshua Dasilva, Aaron Hickey, Rico Henry, Gustavo Nunes, Ethan Pinnock and Igor Thiago.

Arsenal ace Saka is set to miss at least two months, Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are also long-term absentees, but Raheem Sterling is nearing a return to fitness.