Brentford FC vs Arsenal FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Brentford FC vs Arsenal FC — Premier League at Brentford Community Stadium.
- Brentford FC 5 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Arsenal FC 5 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Chris Kavanagh
- Referee
- Referee Stuart Burt
- Referee Mike Dean
- Referee Michael Oliver
- Referee Simon Bennett
5 games this season
🟨 3.2/game
⚽ 12.6 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | Arsenal FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 May | Bristol City FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 May | Watford FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | AFC Bournemouth | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | Brentford FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 May | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 May | Crystal Palace FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 12 May | Chelsea FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 May | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 May | Villarreal CF | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Brentford FC | Arsenal FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #2 |
| 9 | Points | 12 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 2 / 3 / 0 | W / D / L | 4 / 0 / 1 |
| 10 | Scored | 8 |
| 4 | Conceded | 4 |
| +6 | GD | +4 |
| 1.80 | PPG | 2.40 |
| 40% | Win % | 80% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
40%
Clean Sheets
Brentford FC this season
Brentford FC this season
60%
Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season
Arsenal FC this season
Brentford FC are 4th (9 pts). Arsenal FC are 2nd (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Brentford FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/1
46-60
3/1
61-75
1/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Arsenal FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
4/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Brentford FC
| Kevin Schade | 3 G | |
| Vitaly Janelt | 2 G | |
| Keane Lewis-Potter | 1 G | 1 A |
| Michael Kayode | 1 G |
Arsenal FC
| Bukayo Saka | 3 G |
| Martin Odegaard | 2 G |
| Kai Havertz | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Brentford Community Stadium!
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from David Raya, as he is very good at scoring at Brentford Community Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 15' Kieran Tierney is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Brentford FC so far.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Granit Xhaka made 417 appearances and scored 32 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 22' Goal! Sergi Canos scores his 24 goal in 347 matches.
- 27' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 32' It is a cagey affair so far. Brentford FC in their trying to find a way past Arsenal FC's compact .
- 37' The home supporters are growing impatient. Brentford FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 42' Arsenal FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 47' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 52' Brentford FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Arsenal FC backline.
- 57' Bukayo Saka has been relatively quiet despite scoring 98 goals in his last 417 appearances.
- 59' Arsenal FC make a change. Folarin Balogun trudges off to be replaced by Bukayo Saka on 59 minutes.
- 64' Both keepers have barely been tested. Brentford FC and Arsenal FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 69' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 71' Mads Bech Sorensen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer at the 71 minute mark.
- 73' Christian Norgaard is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the midfielder.
- 78' Arsenal FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 80' Mads Bidstrup has so much to prove this time. He replaces Frank Onyeka on 80 minute.
- 81' Another substitution for Arsenal FC to replace Calum Chambers by Nuno Tavares on 81 minute.
- 82' Another change for Arsenal FC made on 82 minute. Calum Chambers leaves to be changed by Nuno Tavares.
- 86' Another change for Brentford FC made on 86 minute. Bryan Mbeumo leaves to be changed by Marcus Forss.
- Full Time. Brentford FC beats Arsenal FC
Lineups
Brentford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 3
- 7
- 18
- 1
- 17
-
19
Bryan Mbeumo ↓ Marcus Forss 86'
- 27
- 6
-
15
Frank Onyeka ↓ Mads Bidstrup 80'
- 20
Bench
-
29
Mads Bech Sorensen ↑ 71'
-
9
Marcus Forss ↑ 86'
- 4
- 14
- 11
- 30
- 21
-
41
Mads Bidstrup ↑ 80'
- 13
Coach
Thomas Frank
Arsenal FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 34
- 10
-
21
Calum Chambers ↓ Nuno Tavares 81'
- 19
- 22
- 3
- 23
- 4
-
35
Martinelli ↓ Reiss Nelson 71'
-
26
Folarin Balogun ↓ Bukayo Saka 59'
Bench
- 25
- 2
- 16
- 15
- 17
-
24
Reiss Nelson ↑ 71'
-
7
Bukayo Saka ↑ 59'
-
20
Nuno Tavares ↑ 81'
- 49
Coach
Arteta
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Christian Norgaard | 2 |
| Kai Havertz | 2 |
| Yoane Wissa | 2 |
| Gabriel Jesus | 2 |
| Emile Smith Rowe | 1 |
| Bukayo Saka | 1 |
| Declan Rice | 1 |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 1 |
Head to Head
Brentford FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.5
Brentford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.65
Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Brentford FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Brentford FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Arsenal FC
44%
Brentford FC or Arsenal FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Brentford FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
16.4%
0 – 0
13.8%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
6.5%
3 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 2
3.6%
2 – 2
2.8%
0 – 2
2.3%
4 – 0
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Brentford FC
| Handicap | Brentford FC covers | Push | Arsenal FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 17% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 26% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 11% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
52%
✓
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.