In the 26th round of the English Premier League on February 12, 2026, Brentford will host Arsenal. The visitors will be aiming for victory, but they face a very tough away match against their neighbors.
The team from Brentford Community finished last season with 56 points, rounding out the top 10. Many expected a decline after the departure of longtime coach Frank and several key stars. However, the club is now lively and firmly in contention for a long-awaited European qualification. In January, though, after a string of wins, they lost to both Chelsea and Nottingham Forest. Still, in the most recent rounds, they managed to beat both Aston Villa and Newcastle.
Their much more illustrious neighbor finished as Premier League runners-up three times. But now they are aiming for success not only in the league. In the EFL Cup, they have already reached the final. The English side finished the Champions League group stage with eight wins—a perfect result. However, what seemed like a prolonged and confident lead in the EPL was shaken by setbacks in January. Nonetheless, both Leeds and Sunderland were not just beaten—they were thrashed.
Andrews’ side scores an average of 1.56 goals and concedes less in response—1.36 per game. Gyökeres and his new teammates average 1.96 goals scored per match, conceding just 0.68.
Brentford vs Arsenal: Key Stats and Trends
Brentford has won two games in a row
52% of Brentford’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.92 goals per match
Arsenal has won ten of their last twelve matches
44% of Arsenal’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.64 goals per match
Brentford vs Arsenal: Probable Starting Lineups
Brentford (probable lineup): Kelleher – Henry, Collins, Ajer, Kayode – Janelt, Yarmolyuk, Schade, Damsgaard, Jensen – Igor Thiago
Arsenal (probable lineup): Raya – Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera, Saliba, Timber – Eze, Zubimendi, Merino – Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, Saka
Previous Matches: Brentford vs Arsenal
In the last six encounters, only once—April last year—did Brentford manage a draw against their neighbor.
