Arsenal back at the Emirates — can Brentford spring a shock?
The Emirates Stadium will be buzzing on December 3 as Arsenal host Brentford in Round 14 of the 2025/2026 Premier League. Arsenal arrive in sparkling form: unbeaten in their last ten across competitions with eight wins and two draws, and sitting top of the table with 30 points from 13 matches. Brentford, sitting 10th with 19 points, have been more erratic — flashes of high-scoring promise interspersed with defensive vulnerabilities. The contrast in recent momentum is stark and sets the tone for a compelling match-up.
Form and context — why the market leans heavily toward the hosts
Arsenal’s home numbers tell a convincing story. Nine wins, one loss overall this season and seven clean sheets at home show a team that dominates territory and limits opponents. Their attack has produced 25 goals across 13 matches while conceding just seven; at the Emirates they have conceded only twice. Brentford’s campaign has been more balanced offensively but fragile at the back — 21 goals scored but 20 conceded, and only two clean sheets all season. Recent wins for Brentford, including a convincing 3-1 victory over Burnley, demonstrate they can hit the net, but their away defensive record is a concern: six losses on the road and 12 goals conceded away suggest they struggle against top sides in hostile venues.
Head-to-head history adds weight to Arsenal too: the last Premier League meeting finished 1-1 in April, but Arsenal’s overall control of matches this autumn — demonstrated by their shots averages, dangerous attacks and home defensive solidity — pushes the bookmakers to title them clear favorites. Indeed, the latest market shows Arsenal at 1.31 with a 76% implied probability, while Brentford are priced at a long 10.00, reflecting the bookmakers’ confidence.
Key match storyline and tactical edge
Expect Arsenal to press and control possession, exploiting their higher shots and dangerous-attacks averages at home. Brentford will likely look to counter and capitalize on transition moments; their recent win and the standout performance by Dango Ouattara in the Burnley game underline that threat. Still, Arsenal’s consistency and a packed Emirates crowd — capacity more than 60,000 — create a tough environment for Brentford to hang on to points.
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Betting suggestion (1X2): Back Arsenal to win. The home side’s form, defensive solidity at the Emirates, and the market probability around 76% make the straight home victory the clearest value play from the two primary markets. Stake responsibly and consider a conservative stake given the short price.